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Based on the above positive comments, I've booked to see BRB at Sadlers Wells next month.
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I've read everyone's comments with interest and the offering at Saturday's matinee was certainly a mixed bag. On the plus side I enjoyed Rotunda (though perhaps a bit bland) and surprisingly I enjoyed Pam Tanaowitz's work (despite having thought her offering as part of the Diamond Celebration at ROH appalling). I could have done without the piano being moved across the stage which added nothing. I can't say I was overly impressed with Duo Concertant - the dancers standing at the piano at the start was fine but didn't need to be repeated. I struggled with the Stravinsky. Lastly, Love Letter (on Shuffle). Parts of this worked really well but it was marred by the terrible costumes, lighting effects and the music accompaniment which I found painfully loud (the chap next to me put is headphones on at point). For some reason this work produced quite a lot of whoops and cheers (though perhaps they were reacting to the rugby score?)? It would be interesting to see this work again with better music and fewer lighting effects so one can actually see the dancers. Anyway, that was my first visit to Sadler's Wells and the first time I have seen NYCB. Given I'm not likely to see them very often, I'm still glad I went.
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Booked for the summer performance at ROH this morning (I'm an RBS Friend) - thankfully its on a Saturday this year, so transport hopefully won't be so much of an issue.
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
MJW replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Clearly they must have X-ray vision...- 996 replies
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Ditto! Not having ever seen NYCB live or any of these works before, I'm keeping an open mind!
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Just following up on my earlier post regarding Tuesday's performance: 1. Bag searches - I know these are a pain but necessary but the chap who was supposed to check my bag barely have me time to even unzip it before he waived me off. What's the point? If an eco-demonstrator manages to get in and spray paint or whatever, I wouldn't be surprised. 2. Having seen Gary Avis as Monsieur G.M. in my two previous performances in this run, his not performing on Tuesday just showed what an excellent actor he is - the malevolence and arrogance of his character could be felt across the auditorium. I'm afraid Christopher Saunders came across more as an avuncular uncle. There was a third point, but I can't remember what it was now... p.s. apologies if this comes across as a very formal post with numbered points, but I am still in work mode 😆- 996 replies
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
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I would certainly echo many of the comments above regarding last night's performance. Despite a long day at work and suffering from a mild cold (I managed not to have a coughing fit or sneeze throughout) I so glad I decided to go ahead last night (having booked for this performance some time ago); partly as James Hay was performing but also having seen Calvin Richardson perform the bedroom scene in the Diamond Celebration in 2022 and having thought I good he was. So glad the run seems to have sold so well (without the need for discounting) and that so many people have enjoyed the performances. From last night: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4K6Affo9lK/- 996 replies
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In which case it makes no sense why you wouldn't receive the offer!
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Have you booked for the MacMillan triple? If so I suspect you won't get the offer. I have booked and didn't receive anything.
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Website was a bit slow this morning but my firm has had an IT upgrade so that could have been the cause! Went a bit mad and booked seven performances and have three in three days 🤪
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Lovely to see James Hay back on stage - clearly he is very pleased also - From his IG - https://www.instagram.com/p/C32MkJVoKXm/- 996 replies
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ROYAL BALLET NEW WORKS FEBRUARY 2024
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Photos of the four New Works from ROH's Flickr. I think the set of Twinkle was beautiful and certainly caused a gasp from the audience last night https://www.flickr.com/photos/royaloperahouse/albums/72177720314818290/