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  1. MJW
    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
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    Looking forward to Thursday evening's performance - just have to remember to leave work early for the 7pm start!
  6. 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
  9. MJW
    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
  11. MJW
    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.
  12. MJW
    Well that was certainly better than a day at work! Cuthbertson especially was excellent this afternoon. Back for more on the 3rd.
  13. MJW
    Oh well....I'll wait and see then.
  14. MJW
    I think it was streamed on Facebook rather than YouTube.
  15. 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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  17. MJW
    At the RBS, James Hay recently discussed how he prepares to inhabit a role. As he discussed Gamache, I thought I'd include it in this thread: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/2024/01/12/the-art-of-acting-with-james-hay-first-soloist-with-the-royal-ballet/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2024_JAN_ALL_latest_news&utm_term=james-hay-talk&utm_content=image
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    Just finished watching this fascinating series this afternoon. What an excellent presenter Fonteyn was - her conversational style put me in mind of Clark's Civilisation or Alistair Cooke's America, which I have seen (several times) on DVD as they were all rather before my time. How perfect to see Salut d'amour again - having seen it first at the Fonteyn celebration a few years ago.
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    It was in an email to Friends and Supporters
  20. MJW
    Out of interest, who amongst the current established choreographers, work in the classical tradition? If there aren't any (or many) then clearly it is incumbent of the Royal Ballet (and other companies) to foster new talent in the classical manner. That in turn rather begs the question of why Joseph Tonga has the choreographic residency at the RB given his background in hip hop.
  21. MJW
    Also mentioned in this evening's Friends ENews PROMOTION FOR GIACOMO ROVERO The Royal Ballet is delighted to announce that Giacomo Rovero has been promoted to the rank of Soloist, with effect from the beginning of February. Congratulations Giacomo!
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    I'm glad you said that, because I thought the same thing when I read it!
  23. MJW
    This afternoon was my third and final Nutcracker of the current run (and third trip to London in five days). I've been very lucky to have seen three lovely Sugar Plum/Prince pairings (Hayward/Cambell. Naghdi/Ball and Kaneko/Bracewell) and some excellent Nutcrackers (Rovero, Ikarashi and Nakao) and lovely Claras (Tsembenhoi, Pantuso and Allnatt). Not to mention Gary Avis (twice) who is the perfect Drosselmeyer, and wonderful supporting dancers. Clearly there have been a considerable number of cast changes (not least James Hay) but hopefully they will all be back fighting fit for Manon in January (or later in the run).
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    This afternoon’s cast sheet https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/the-nutcracker-by-peter-wright/cast-list/54528 The House seems extra busy today!
  25. MJW
    That’s good news - nice that your comments have been appreciated
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