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On 21/12/2020 at 17:30, Sim said:

Ha it’s not actually alarmist, unfortunately.  Christmas is indeed cancelled here in London and southeast England.  🤬😢

I don’t think that Christmas is cancelled. Most people, including myself, have sadly had to cancel or rethink their people, places and plans for the Christmas period due to a global pandemic. This is indeed unfortunate and I wish that things were different. Nevertheless there is still much joy to be found in discovering new things, doing things differently or in doing things that I never had time for in previous years. 
E.g. I was going to feed on ROH Nuts as a part of my Christmas celebrations. Instead I have the opportunity to feast on a Global Mixed Nut Selection from around the world. Not the same, but it will be equally enjoyable if I allow myself to enjoy it.

Just as COVID doesn’t recognise Christmas, Christmas isn’t cancelled due to COVID. It It may not be what I anticipated, but Christmas is still Christmas and will happen as always on December 25th. 
Merry Christmas one and all 🔔 🎄 🎁 🩰 
 

Much to enjoy in a production that fires the imagination combining the joy of dance and richness of theatre to create an original narrative of a boy discovering a world of colour and excitement in contrast with the grey world outside.

(NB Given the links currently being made in football about dementia and heading a football, having the boy head the ball repeatedly as a part of his “trick routine” may not have been a wise choice.) 

3 minutes ago, Rob S said:

 

 

 

A few more from Friday, obviously they would've been better if the bar had been open 🙂

great pics Rob. Btw that must be why the dancers are so good, because they’ve been at the barre all day 🤣

1 hour ago, FlexyNexy said:

If anyone is selling 2 tickets for Nutcracker in December please let me know.  It would be as a present for 2 dancers. Thank you. 

keep checking the ROH website, there are tickets being put onsale every day. Good luck

22 hours ago, zxDaveM said:

 

So apart from the interval which is the same length, they have cut approx 5mins from Act 1, and 10mins from Act 2 (give or take).

Now I'm wondering which bits been chopped (10mins from Act 2 would hint at the Rose Fairy waltz, with all that lifting between lead flowers and cavaliers, and Rose herself.

Utterly idle speculation, I hasten to add!! 🙂

Perhaps they’ve increased the tempo of the music so that the dancers spend less time in proximity to one another? 🤔 

On 05/12/2020 at 09:36, capybara said:

I agree that SPW’s Birmingham production is the best available here by far. However, the adaptation for the RAH does not ‘do it’ for me at all. Unfortunately, that is the version BRB will be streaming/filming on the 18th December.

But I have still bought a ticket to view at my leisure because I want to support the company.

I hope I’m proven wrong but my reading of BRB website is that either I can buy a ticket to see the live stream on 18/12 or I can buy a ticket to watch on demand for a period of three consecutive days between 19/12 and 24/12 that kicks in from my first viewing. Buying a ticket for the live stream on 18/12 wouldn’t appear to allow me to watch again on demand. As I say, I hope I’m wrong.

1 hour ago, oncnp said:

Agreed but not stopping the ENB ( 19 shows in 18 days with a smaller company v 17/24 for RB). Don't know how the length and complexity of the performances differ as RB has not published length of the new Nut as yet. 

ENB Nutcracker Delights is 75mins no interval

RB is 120 mins with an interval I believe 

Am very keen to get a ticket for the Christmas Eve performance as it’s been a tradition for many years. Hopefully someone can help me... thanks 

18 minutes ago, FionaE said:

and ROH should be able to release more seats?  I am assuming the original ticket allocation was for more socially distanced numbers than the new limit of 1,000 which is 45%?

or not, I’d prefer safety first rather than going to the max determined by an arbitrary guideline 

1 hour ago, MJW said:

Well I've booked for two Saturday matinees...now we wait to see if the performances will be allowed to go ahead  🤞

hi for those able to book already, I see there are two selections: single/pairs & group. Does anyone know if groups are 3 or more? Thanks 

3 hours ago, oncnp said:

 

It will be longer....update on website ...wonder how they are going to socially distance the interval?

 

The performance will last approximately 2 hours 25 minutes including one 20-minute interval.

AWESOME 👏🏻 

7 hours ago, JohnS said:

Just saw this.
Must be very difficult deciding what preparations to make for possible December performances when there may be very little notice of any extension to lockdown - my sympathies with those having to take the decision and all those affected.

I’ve suddenly been overtaken with that ‘Cinderella’ feeling 🩰

8 hours ago, Peony said:

Did you get to visit other areas not usually seen on the ROH tours?

it was a very short tour, a taster really. Each timeslot had 4 bubbles of up to 6 people who maintained social distancing from each other. There were 3 opera costumes to peruse  supervised by a  knowledgeable Thurrock archivist in the foyer whilst waiting for the tour to start. Then downstairs into the Linbury for a short video presentation on ROH. After we were led through the Kings room up onto the main stage. Verbal presentation/history of the building (my tour was David Pickering and Christina Arestis) Q&A and selfie moment. Out to ground floor coffee bar and shop. Smooth, efficient and safe. Well done to everyone involved with planning and execution.

It was a terrific feeling to be back in the ROH, to be made to be feel welcome by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff who were proud to show off the building to their visitors. A small movement in the right direction 🙏🏻
 

Meanwhile I received this re RPO & BRB from the Royal Albert Hall today:

”

21 September 2020

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents: The Beauty of Ballet | Wednesday 4 November 2020, 7.30pm | new date confirmed

We are writing to inform you that the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s The Beauty of Ballet has been rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This event will now take place on Wednesday 10 November 2021

 I’ve decided to ditch any expectations and preconceptions that I might have and view this and other ‘live’ streams as a ‘new’ art form and judge them solely on their merits. 

On 24/05/2020 at 11:03, Jane S said:

Next from the RDB is the Hubbe/Schandorff Swan Lake, with J'aime Crandall and Alban Lendorf.

thank you so much for flagging this up as it wasn’t on my radar.  what a refreshing and inventive perspective on Swan Lake this turned out to be as it unfolded before me. a shot of joy on a lockdown Monday night. gorgeously danced and beautifully staged in a futuristic kingdom.  this was also intelligently filmed making it a pleasure to watch on the small screen of my laptop.

the only small bone I have to pick is that Odile’s entrance was so subtle I missed it and I had to rewind to watch it again. 

6 hours ago, toursenlair said:

but geoblocked outside France, unless something has changed since yesterday

sadly you’re right. is there anybody out there who knows how to get round this obstacle? 

Paris Opera & Ballet will be screening various operas and ballets in the coming weeks. If I understand correctly available via www.operadeparis.fr
 

https://www.lefigaro.fr/musique/l-opera-de-paris-met-en-ligne-gratuitement-ses-spectacles-pendant-le-confinement-20200316?fbclid=IwAR1g9tgzOGTs8qnxrrnb_tsfVOFfL-yDXGHTC0dFVqgmGKaQkf1r4VlJPq0

Akane & Federico 

Natalia & Reece

Nella & Vadim

What a privilege to have seen these pairings dance together during this run, supported by a world-beating cast, corps and off-stage crew both behind and front of house.

And, such upcoming riches to anticipate with 7 more, different pairings, all now suspended indefinitely, for the common good, for as long as it takes.

I sincerely wish for everyone who works at the ROH and equally everyone who attends too to come out of this crisis healthy and well. Look after yourselves, look out for one another 🩰🤗🙏🏻

I’ve had an email from the Old Vic. The remaining 2 weeks of Endgame have been cancelled.

11 hours ago, Bruce Wall said:

Ireland has just reported that all cultural institutions (serving over 100 people) will close until 29th March.  

 

 

does that include stations, supermarkets,

nightclubs and the larger pubs I wonder? 

11 minutes ago, capybara said:

 

Well, this is astonishing. I am going tonight  and to daytime events next week but have received nothing. 

i agree as I don’t usually get such emails. dare I suggest that the ROH website has a virus? 😉

Received a little over an hour ago:

Dear Mr S,

The performance for which you booked is happening soon: The Royal Ballet's Swan Lake

When: Friday 20 March 2020 at 7.30pm

Where: Main Stage, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DD

Approximate performance timings:
The performance lasts about 3 hours, including two intervals.

Approximate end time: 10.30pm

Please Note:

Given the developing situation with the COVID-19 virus, customers are reminded to carry tissues with them and to wash their hands regularly as per government guidelines. Please do ask our staff if you need directions to the nearest bins or to toilets to wash your hands.