Bluebird
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Just now, PeterS said:
I’m not a Premium friend, I was just looking at ticket prices. I’m wondering if they’re correct or not as SCS for DonQ are £26 !!
I've just managed to get the ticket prices on Safari and the front side amphi (some of which are very restricted but were, nonetheless, priced at £34 for Cinderella and Beauty) are priced at £52! That's surely a mistake.
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4 minutes ago, PeterS said:
Yes it’s up with some scary pricing!
What browser are you using? I'm not able to book yet but, although the usual seat map comes up for other productions, I get a blank page for Don Q on both Chrome and Firefox. On Safari I get the filter headings but no seat map.
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1 hour ago, oncnp said:
As @Bluebird mentioned on the other thread, the seat maps are on the website except for me they're not. Everything coming up blank. ROH says no problems on their end.
is this just me or is anyone having problems?
As I've just posted on the 23/24 season announcement thread, they've now removed all the seat maps. They must be having problems with them.
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4 hours ago, Bluebird said:
The seat maps showing the prices for Autumn productions are now on the ROH website but, currently, there's a fault with the Don Q pages. Let's hope they fix it soon.
Not only have they not fixed the Don Q pages, they've now removed the seat maps from the other productions. It's presumably still a work in progress.
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The seat maps showing the prices for Autumn productions are now on the ROH website but, currently, there's a fault with the Don Q pages. Let's hope they fix it soon.
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36 minutes ago, Blossom said:
Quick question for those in the know- will the repertoire here be a part of the RBS summer performance on the main stage?
A while ago, Friends of the RBS were sent details of the Holland Park programming (see below). Last night's repertoire seems to have been taken from this and, usually, most of the Holland Park repertoire is repeated in the Main Stage performance.
"Watch a rich selection of works performed by the future stars of ballet at four days of Summer Performances at Opera Holland Park, featuring the Dream Scene from Carlos Acosta’s vibrant Don Quixote for The Royal Ballet performed by Upper School 1st Year, 2nd Year and Pre-professional students, Konservatoriet, August Bournonville’s vaudeville work for the Royal Danish Ballet performed by our White Lodge students with 1st Year Upper School soloists, and Kenneth MacMillan’s inventive The Four Seasons set to three Verdi operas.
Fans of contemporary will find lots of exciting works, including BOLD by Goyo Montero created with students from 24 ballet schools around the world at this year’s Prix de Lausanne, and, in a first for the School, excerpts from acclaimed alumnus Christopher Wheeldon’s glowing masterpiece, Within the Golden Hour.”"
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On 13/06/2023 at 20:02, Dawnstar said:
Can anyone offer any opinions on the restricted view side stalls & side circle seats in the Linbury? I'm thinking of booking but I haven't been in the Linbury for several years & only a few times altogether. As I'm only interested in the event due to the promised prescence of Dame Felicity Lott, one of my favourite sopranos, I don't want to pay too much, especially as the event content is so uncertain.
On 14/06/2023 at 14:45, art_enthusiast said:I've sat in the front row of the side stalls, very close to the stage. It's a great view unencumbered by people, I suppose the downside is that you might feel a little too close to the stage. May be a different story for the row behind, I'm not too sure.
I believe it is, indeed, a different story and that the back row of the side stalls has a very restricted view.
On 14/06/2023 at 14:45, art_enthusiast said:The restricted view side circle are also good.
Where in the side circle were you, art_enthusiast? My experience is that the view is extremely restricted in the side circle. It's even somewhat restricted at the very ends of row B centre block and this must have been noted as, for some productions, the ends of row B centre block are cheaper than the rest of the row.
Actually, for an interview, the view restriction might not matter as the participants will, presumably, be sitting in the centre of the stage.
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22 minutes ago, Balletbloke said:
I believe that to be the case, and I think they go back as far as White Lodge together.
In her recent Ballet Association interview, Laura said she and Ben were first paired together at the age of 12!
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It seems that Laura Morera's debut was in 2008 rather than in 2011. I've continued to search the Wayback Machine but have been unable to find the Manon thread for that year. I have, however, found some Manon reviews, from that particular run, in the November 2008 Magazine. Your review, Alison, is of two other casts:
In the same Magazine, there is a glowing review of Laura's debut, written by Sim and her husband Ged:
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40 minutes ago, alison said:
I've just spent ages trying to hunt down the enthusiastic report I did on the originally unexpected pairing of Morera and Bonelli in what may have been her first Manon following injury to her scheduled partner, only to discover from the ROH Collections database that it was back in 2011 and therefore before the scope of this forum
Nevertheless, it was one of those "if you were there you were really fortunate" moments, even though fortunately there were later opportunities to see them scheduled together in it.
I've managed to find the 2011 thread on the Wayback Machine. However, I've a feeling it's incomplete as there aren't many comments on the Morera/Bonelli performance:
http://web.archive.org/web/20150322203218/http://www.ballet.co.uk/dcforum/happening/8066.html#82
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On 16/06/2023 at 13:25, tw1nklet0es said:
I went and Fumi did actually dance as Yasmin had an injury, William Bracewell stepped in as Fumi's partner. It was incredible
1 hour ago, FionaE said:
??? the 2023 event is in July. By my calendar it is 18 June todaytw1nklet0es' post was, I think, in response to this one:
On 14/02/2023 at 10:41, oncnp said:Which led me to this (also Covent Garden Dance )
Hatch House (@hatchhousewiltshire) • Instagram photos and videos
The Dicky Buckle Fund charity fundraiser evening is now on 18th February 6-8pm at the Port Regis theatre. To book email admin@dickybucklefund.com
Naghdi/Bracewell (RB) and Oliveria/Snyder (ENB) featured dancers.
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50 minutes ago, Dawnstar said:
Am I right in thinking the ROH website did previously have the cast listed for tonight's Corybantic Games? (I know it didn't for Untitled 2023.) Because it's not there at the moment. I hope that doesn't mean they are having to do a last minute rearrange due to injuries or illness.
It’s there now:-
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Press reviews will, of course, be in tomorrow's links but I couldn't resist quoting from a review that I found in www.theupcoming.co.uk (my highlighting)
"On this occasion, two understudies impressed in the roles of Cinderella and Prince Guillaume, with Erina Takahashi and Francesco Gabriele Frola ably standing in for Emma Hawes and Aitor Arrieta."
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56 minutes ago, oncnp said:
While looking for seat maps, I noticed the ROH has put links to dancers' profiles (assuming they have one) in the casting lists. Have they always done this and I've just missed it?
The casting list links to dancers' profiles were certainly on the old ROH website. I'm not sure when they disappeared. Maybe when they started to revamp the website?
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On 11/06/2023 at 15:34, Jan McNulty said:
Or you could always write to Carlos Acosta. BRB performed Concerto Barocco from the company's SWRB both in the main house and as part of a couple of midscale tours.
You've reminded me, Janet, of a wonderful mixed bill I saw in Birmingham in 2004. I've just searched out my programme - Concerto Barocco, Enigma Variations and Western Symphony - 2 Balanchines and an Ashton. Who could ask for more!
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Casting changes (due to injury)
- Emma Hawes and Aitor Arrieta are replaced by Erina Takahashi and Francesco Gabriele Frola (on Thu 15 Jun 7.30pm), and Precious Adams and Daniel McCormick (on Sat 17 Jun 7.30pm).
- Ivana Bueno replaces Emma Hawes on Thu 22 Jun 7.30pm and Sat 24 Jun 7.30pm; she will be making her debut as Cinderella, dancing with Aitor Arrieta.
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Due to double booking I'm selling Circle C29 for the Royal Ballet School performance in the Linbury Theatre June 20, £13. The seat is cheaper than the ones next to it as there is a pillar which obscures the extreme side of the stage. I have often sat in this seat and have been delighted with it as the almost full view is so much better than the view from the similarly priced seats at the sides of the auditorium (which really do have a partial view)
If interested please post here and also send me a PM.
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Cinderella in-the-round 15 – 25 June 2023, Royal Albert Hall Casting is subject to change
Thursday 15 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Emma Hawes Prince Guillaume Aitor Arrieta Stepmother Hortensia Sarah Kundi Stepsister Edwina Fernanda Oliveira Stepsister Clementine Katja Khaniukova Benjamin Ken Saruhashi Principal Guest Conductor Gavin SutherlandFriday 16 June, 2pm Cinderella Precious Adams* Prince Guillaume Daniel McCormick* Stepmother Hortensia Isabelle Brouwers* Stepsister Edwina Emily Suzuki* Stepsister Clementine Jung ah Choi* Benjamin Victor Prigent* Guest Conductor Daniel ParkinsonFriday 16 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Erina Takahashi Prince Guillaume Francesco Gabriele Frola Stepmother Hortensia Angela Wood* Stepsister Edwina Emily Suzuki Stepsister Clementine Julia Conway Benjamin Rhys Antoni Yeomans* Principal Guest Conductor Gavin SutherlandSaturday 17 June, 2pm Cinderella Shiori Kase Prince Guillaume Lorenzo Trossello* Stepmother Hortensia Eireen Evrard* Stepsister Edwina Natascha Mair* Stepsister Clementine Francesca Velicu* Benjamin Henry Dowden Guest Conductor Daniel ParkinsonSaturday 17 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Emma Hawes Prince Guillaume Aitor Arrieta Stepmother Hortensia Sarah Kundi Stepsister Edwina Fernanda Oliveira Stepsister Clementine Katja Khaniukova Benjamin Ken Saruhashi Principal Guest Conductor Gavin Sutherland Sunday18 June, 2.30pm Cinderella Erina Takahashi Prince Guillaume Francesco Gabriele Frola Stepmother Hortensia Angela Wood Stepsister Edwina Emily Suzuki Stepsister Clementine Julia Conway Benjamin Rhys Antoni Yeomans Principal Guest Conductor Gavin SutherlandTuesday 20 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Shiori Kase Prince Guillaume Lorenzo Trossello Stepmother Hortensia Eireen Evrard Stepsister Edwina Natascha Mair Stepsister Clementine Francesca Velicu Benjamin Henry Dowden Guest Conductor Daniel ParkinsonWednesday 21 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Erina Takahashi Prince Guillaume Francesco Gabriele Frola Stepmother Hortensia Angela Wood Stepsister Edwina Emily Suzuki Stepsister Clementine Julia Conway Benjamin Rhys Antoni Yeomans Guest Conductor Daniel ParkinsonThursday 22 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Emma Hawes Prince Guillaume Aitor Arrieta Stepmother Hortensia Sarah Kundi Stepsister Edwina Fernanda Oliveira Stepsister Clementine Katja Khaniukova Benjamin Ken Saruhashi Principal Guest Conductor Gavin Sutherland Friday23 June, 2pm Cinderella Precious Adams Prince Guillaume Daniel McCormick Stepmother Hortensia Isabelle Brouwers Stepsister Edwina Emily Suzuki Stepsister Clementine Jung ah Choi Benjamin Victor Prigent Guest Conductor Daniel ParkinsonFriday 23 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Erina Takahashi Prince Guillaume Francesco Gabriele Frola Stepmother Hortensia Angela Wood Stepsister Edwina Emily Suzuki Stepsister Clementine Julia Conway Benjamin Rhys Antoni Yeomans Principal Guest Conductor Gavin SutherlandSaturday 24 June, 2pm Cinderella Shiori Kase Prince Guillaume Lorenzo Trossello Stepmother Hortensia Eireen Evrard Stepsister Edwina Natascha Mair Stepsister Clementine Francesca Velicu Benjamin Henry Dowden Guest Conductor Daniel ParkinsonSaturday 24 June, 7.30pm Cinderella Emma Hawes Prince Guillaume Aitor Arrieta Stepmother Hortensia Sarah Kundi Stepsister Edwina Fernanda Oliveira Stepsister Clementine Katja Khaniukova Benjamin Ken Saruhashi Principal Guest Conductor Gavin SutherlandSunday 25 June, 2.30pm Cinderella Precious Adams Prince Guillaume Daniel McCormick Stepmother Hortensia Isabelle Brouwers Stepsister Edwina Emily Suzuki Stepsister Clementine Jung ah Choi Benjamin Victor Prigent Principal Guest Conductor Gavin Sutherland*Debut in role
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29 minutes ago, LinMM said:
So not cast in the coming triple bill then?
My highlighting: (Edited to add that Anna Rose was one of the dancers in last week's Royal Ballet Insight in the Clore Studio)
9 JUNE 2023
FRIDAY, 7.30PMCORYBANTIC GAMES
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17 minutes ago, PeterS said:
here’s casting from the 17th. doubtful it will change unless unforeseen circumstances:Fairy of the Enchanted GardenMeaghan Grace HinkisFairy of the Woodland GladeAshley DeanPresumably there were some unforeseen circumstances as there are some changes:
Fairy of the Enchanted Garden is Isabella Gasparini and Fairy of the Woodland Glade is Sae Maeda
18 minutes ago, PeterS said:Aurora’s Friends
Sophie Allnatt, Mica Bradbury, Ashley Dean, Hannah Grennell, Isabel Lubach, Katharina Nikelski, Gina Storm-Jensen, Charlotte TonkinsonAlso, Yu Hang replaces Ashley Dean as one of Aurora's Friends.
Those are the only changes I've noticed.
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5 minutes ago, alison said:
I'm pretty certain I remember standing (or something) being £1.65, and I've only been going since 1989!
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49 minutes ago, MJW said:
Separately, why is the extreme ends of the stalls circle always curtained off for ballet performances? They are available for opera.
They're available for operas which only require small orchestras - eg Mozart, Rossini, Handel...etc. They're curtained off for most other operas.
Edited to add that, even for the operas with smaller orchestras, those seats are not usually on sale during the initial booking periods. I believe they test the level of the decibels produced by the orchestra before they release them. They need to check that they're at a level which won't damage the hearing of the orchestra members
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27 minutes ago, CCL said:
Is it ok on this thread to ask what the pricing is like for Das Rheingold?
Stalls £240 - £325
Stalls Circle £25 - £325
Grand Tier £310-£325
Grand Tier Boxes £193-£310
Balcony £25-£294
Balcony Boxes £87
Slips £14-£43
Amphitheatre £14-£146
Edited to add that I've only quoted the lowest and the highest price for each area.
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Nevertheless, it was one of those "if you were there you were really fortunate" moments, even though fortunately there were later opportunities to see them scheduled together in it.
ROH Autumn 23 booking
in Ballet / Dance news & information
Posted · Edited by Bluebird
Since I can't get Safari on my PC, I just downloaded the Opera browser and the Don Q seating plan is showing on there (with its exorbitant and, hopefully, incorrect prices) It's still not showing on Chrome and Firefox.
Edited to add that it's now showing on Edge as well