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  1. MJW
    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 😆
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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/
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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/
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    I will book for their run at Sadlers Wells in June. Very kindly as I gave a donation they have invited me to watch class when there are in London.
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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/
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    I suspect that the relatively cheaper seat prices have helped !
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    Last nights Twinkle: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3Z40KlovUr/?igsh=MWduaDR0ODQ5ZG53Mw==
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    Twinkle was an absolute delight. Perfect. How wonderful to give Kate Shipway such a prominent position. Four very different works, three of which I would be very happy to see again and even the fourth I wouldn’t try and avoid. Boundless was impressive in parts though perhaps a few cuts here and there are needed. For what it’s worth certainly brought a smile. Not overly keen on Never Known - nothing that I haven’t seen before but the dancers are impressive as always.
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    This evening’s cast sheet https://static.roh.org.uk/digital/cast-sheets/New-Works/New-Works-Cast-Sheet-15-02-24.pdf
  14. MJW
    Looking forward to Thursday evening's performance - just have to remember to leave work early for the 7pm start!
  15. MJW
    The start of the Lords' debate is at the link below https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/4a103539-5cf0-4704-81e0-5a2616ae04b1?in=11:51:21&_gl=1*1ceoixq*_ga*MjUwNjE3ODY4LjE3MDc1MDkzNjQ.*_ga_L0NJWDWMGN*MTcwNzUwOTM2NC4xLjEuMTcwNzUwOTM5OC4yNi4wLjA.
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    Goodness….what an intensely moving performance this afternoon. Coming back to reality as one meets life on Bow Street comes as a shock! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C25E6R2oWeW/?igsh=eHIzOHlmdjBpNDBl
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    Thank you! Thankfully on the move again - luckily I am getting an early train into London
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    At least I hope to be - there is a trespasser on the line near Clapham so all trains are being held - stuck at Woking!
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    I will be
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    Just had this offer for La Boheme Have you been thinking about booking your first opera at the Royal Opera House? If you loved Swan Lake we think you'll love La bohème. With its soaring love duets, intimate arias and spectacular chorus scenes, Puccini's timeless Parisian tale has enduring appeal to audiences throughout the ages. Join us on Wednesday 24, Monday 29 or Wednesday 31 January and get 40% off tickets for the top two price bands – meaning you could get stalls tickets for under £150.
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    Well that was certainly better than a day at work! Cuthbertson especially was excellent this afternoon. Back for more on the 3rd.
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    Oh well....I'll wait and see then.
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    I think it was streamed on Facebook rather than YouTube.
  24. MJW
    As the General Rehearsal is tomorrow afternoon and the run starts that evening, I thought I'd start the thread. I thought that Laura Morera mentioned in last week's Insight that Will Bracewell and Yasmine Naghdi would be performing in the General tomorrow. Hopefully that will be the case, as I'm not booked to see them otherwise.
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