Cescablue

Just now, Cescablue said:

I see that Calvin Richardson has been replaced by Lukas BB for 27th December evening.

Never mind, I see someone has already noticed!

I see that Calvin Richardson has been replaced by Lukas BB for 27th December evening.

2 minutes ago, Dawnstar said:

I saw a Swan Lake from C22 in the last run and you have to do a lot of looking to either side of the pillar (hopefully while also trying to be considerate to the rest of the bench's occupants, whose view suddenly becomes very restricted if the person in the pillar seat decides to lean really far forward!). So basically it's a choice between a possible/quite likely view restriction in D2 and a definite view restriction in C22; and between standing or sitting.

Thanks Dawnstar, really helpful. I want to see Sissens/Sasaki so will have to make the choice one way or another - just glad to have tickets really! 

7 minutes ago, Rob S said:

D2 is reliant on someone not too tall sitting in the high chair in front, at least the pillar isn’t too intrusive…I buy D1-4 as a last resort. 
 

Not sat in C22 but it looks like a lot of leaning may be in order to see the left hand side of the stage 

Thanks for taking the time and trouble to look at the website, Rob! I hadn't thought about someone in the tall seat in front of the standing spot so that's helpful. Might continue to check the website for returns...! 

Wondering if forum members can help with a decision - I have a SCS ticket(D2) and also managed to get C22 in Friday Rush, which I now see has a somewhat restricted view! Can anyone who has stood/sat in approximately these places advise which might be better?!! Very much appreciated!! 

47 minutes ago, capybara said:

Casting is online for today's General Rehearsal.

I can't seem to be able to cut and paste but it's the Hayward/Campbell/Tsembenhoi/Rovero/Avis cast.

 

That's a fabulous cast!  Really peeved that I didn't manage to nab a ticket now!

33 minutes ago, Linnzi5 said:

I sadly will be watching from home as I have a chest infection and can't go (my continuous coughing would not be fair on the audience)  I hope those going enjoy it  

Hope you feel better soon! (Maybe it was your ticket I snapped up!). 

I'm just heading up to London for the Insight - couldn't believe my luck when a return appeared on the website Sunday evening!  Particularly excited to seen Giacomo Rovero - he was impressive in Dante at the general rehearsal (to my untrained eyes!). 

13 minutes ago, RobR said:

Thanks for your post, it prompted me to check to see if there were any more tickets for the performance I was looking for on 27 December and, as luck would have it, there were 😀

Oh that's good to know! I'm at the matinee on 27th, looking forward to Sissens/Sasaki!

And gone in the time it took me to post this!

SCS just appeared for 12th December if anyone if looking....

17 minutes ago, PeterS said:

Yes. That would be me. 
I didn’t get it at all on first viewing from the orchestra stalls on opening night.  An unheard score, an overly dark staging in the act 1 which made it impossible to connect with and follow any hint of a narrative of what was happening, the central character who at the time i mistakenly believed to be most important so I was following him with my eyes was actually often on the opposite side of the stage to where the interesting dancing was taking place and the act 3 projections above the dancers distracted me from the important choreography below.
Put together this was all too much for my simple brain to process and when the final curtain fell I was left feeling bemused, confused, disappointed and short-changed.

However also in the audience that night were Adès fans who had bought tickets merely to watch and hear him conduct his original score. They raved about what a masterpiece it was. So, I bought a slips ticket above the orchestra pit returning to spend an evening focussed on the music. It soared up into and filled the auditorium beautifully and touched me especially, the act 2 solo horn or trumpet refrain followed by the bells (?) which is simply heavenly.

Music now in my head, a third visit to a standing place, deciding to discard all but the simplest narrative thread left me able to concentrate on and enjoy the choreography created on the multi-talented and stunning company that is the Royal Ballet. The advantage of stalls circle standing in this instance was that it cut off the act 3 projections above the stage making it much easier to enjoy the complex choreography for what it is. Much better without the distractions.

So, not the most instantly accessible ballet for me.  I had to allow myself to accept the challenge and be open minded to what I am seeing and hearing on stage. It was worth it. I

I enjoyed today’s rehearsal, and have to bear in mind that it was only a rehearsal, not all the dancers were giving it “the full welly” and Jonathan Lo, new to the score I believe, needs to settle in too.

I have more performances booked this run and am looking forward to seeing it again. 

That's really interesting, thank you. Maybe I'll give it another try!

2 minutes ago, MJW said:

 

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm afraid I found it rather a struggle (especially compared to Woolf Works which was astonishing). Still, we can't like everything and it will save me having to buy a full priced ticket!

I agree, MJW, I loved Woolf Works but really couldn't find a way into Dante! I found it rather disjointed and I just couldn't find a way into the emotion of it. The dancing was, of course, wonderful - particularly the men I thought, especially Matty Ball, Marci Sambe, Lukas BB and Joseph Sissens who appeared in all three acts with Bracewell. I'm glad I only paid for a rehearsal ticket, but happy to have experienced it!

PS Does Gary Avis ever have a day off?!!

Probably not quite the right place to post this, but can't find anywhere suitable on searching - just FYI, there appear to have been a lot of Nutcracker tickets released today - including for previously sold-out pre-Christmas performances. Just in case anyone is wanting to treat themselves - there is a range of prices (not exactly cheap though....).  Should I start a new thread for this?  Not sure on protocol....  Many thanks!

On 22/10/2023 at 12:10, BillyElliot1 said:

Or a Box would be an amazing as they have never seen ROH Nutcracker before!

A lot of tickets seem to have been released for previously sold-out performances on the ROH website this evening - a range of prices.

33 minutes ago, MJW said:

 

I wasn't overly keen on The Cellist when I saw it in 2020, but am going again this evening and it will be interesting to see if my feelings about it changed. I was impressed with Anemoi when I saw it live during its first run.

Well, I hope you enjoy the evening!

7 minutes ago, postie said:

Oh my. I thought The Cellist was marvellous. So lyrical, full of grace, elegance and .. family and ... dignity ... and pathos. Can't say there wasn't a dry eye in the House though I suspect many were moved more than they expected by the power of the storytelling. Phew: a memorable afternoon, indeed!

 

If there is anyone you'd like to introduce to the Royal or ballet, I think this would make a very good choice.

 

 

I have to say that a couple of tears rolled down my cheeks - whether it was the music or Mayagra I'm not sure....probably both, and everything you've eloquently expressed above, Postie!

Attended my first Friends Rehearsal in 25ish years today! Decided to try a rehearsal as neither ballet had really excited me on screen, but I wondered if an in person experience would be better - suffice to say, it was! I know I can't properly review the rehearsal, but I will say that Mayara was a revelation and I found The Cellist unexpectedly emotional - recommended! 

Just returning from the General Rehearsal this afternoon. Is there are thread for Anemoi/The Cellist yet? I've had a good search around and can't see one. PS I thought Ms Magri was just wonderful!

3 minutes ago, JohnS said:

Kevin O’Hare  emphasised that Steven had been advised not to continue as a precaution. Marci was in the wings.

 

A fabulous dream sequence.

This is good news, fingers crossed for Steven!

8 hours ago, alison said:

 

I guess you must have got some of the better ones, then.  At the prices they're now charging, I'm starting to get a little picky about where I stand.

D16, so at the rear of the stalls with a full view of the stage.  No complaints at £14, but then I guess I don't know how much they used to be!

Was a fabulous evening - Magri and Sambe on sparkling form! 

I did make a point of looking at the whole company during the crowd scenes and they were all fully invested in their performances, not a weak link to be seen. In my inexpert opinion, the corps were wonderful in Act 2 (though they impress in everything I see). 

My first go in Stalls Circle Standing - the first act was a bit of a struggle, the next two much easier! Excellent view for the price though!   As I usually visit for the more sombre MacMillan repertoire, Don Q made a wonderful and uplifting change!

3 minutes ago, Cescablue said:

I see that Akane Takada has been replaced for her performances. What a shame. Meaghan Grace Hinkis is stepping in. 

And now I see this is being discussed in the casting thread! Just ignore me!

I see that Akane Takada has been replaced for her performances. What a shame. Meaghan Grace Hinkis is stepping in. 

On 19/05/2023 at 17:14, Sim said:

You won't be disappointed Cesca! 

I certainly wasn't, Sim! What an evening!  Yasmine really is a wonder - beautiful dancing and she just radiates joy as Aurora, so glad I booked to see this.  Felt quite happily tearful at the end of the rose adage!

Was thrilled to see Joseph Sissens as bluebird - what a performer!  And also very pleased to finally see Yuhui Choe in person, such a lovely dancer.  The whole company was on fine form I thought - and they are so amazing - fab dancing (and, being a person interested in practical details - all those quick changes, must be very tiring!).