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Ah, that's not really choreography, that's just something she'll do because she can if she's feeling it in a performance. It's added flair, if you will. I'm not sure about the turns, so they didn't turn at all?

Also, it's 12.30, that's early, even for a matinee! I believe it's Marci's debut too, no? Must be awful to see a lot of empty red seats.

What choreography was simplified? Was there anything in particular, or just a general sense that it wasn't kept to the same difficulty?

Ah, not to appear mean or anything, but Hinkis just does nothing for me as a dancer. I know she's popular in certain circles, but I just don't really see it with her. Some roles she gets I think would be better performed by others. But of course, its subjective, I imagine some people absolutely adore her dancing. It's just a personal thing.

Who were the lead couple last night?

I thought the same thing, she just looks so happy. So great to see someone so clearly satisfied with their performance, joyful photos.

I am not surprised. Trying to see if I can sneak in a visit for her performance.

They really are beautiful, but they always are! I would imagine Akane will be stunning in the second act, she always has such a naturally ethereal quality to her dance it must lend itself well to this part.

I was glad nobody clapped the hops, because I felt they were weaving such a spell, it would have ruined it, they were captivating during that sequence. The applause at the end of the solo did get a sustained applause, all VERY worthy. I so agree about ACT 1, there was a couple of moments which felt very slow, particularly at the end of Giselle's solo variation, it didn't seem to speed up and when Giselle breaks apart Albrecht and Bathilde it felt a little slow as well, it didn't come in with much impact.

Rob, thank you so much for those beautiful photos here and in Insta, you capture every dancer so well, that last one particularly is just wonderful. I was lucky enough to be there last night, and it was a real treat of a performance. I'm not sure there's anything more beautiful on any stage as the second act of Giselle, I feel like I'm holding my breath throughout it. The corps were truly stunning and haunting and Mayara led them beautifully. I love her as a dancer and performer. Obviously so much is said about Nela and Vadim and I don't need to add to it, but they really are something special. All of that technique just sits so beautifully on Marianela and it frees her. The steps just seem to live inside her and are as natural as walking and nothing is ever strained. Vadim danced beautifully, and I know there has been a lot of discussion about the entrechat six, well I didn't count but there was nowhere near 30 and I would take them any day as he performed them last night. They were beautifully done, the height and beats, so crisp. A lovely night all round.

You are in for a treat!

Haha! That's alright then! I can just imagine though, someone coming out asking along the line what exactly happened in that corner until you find someone who saw it!

Thank you!

Oh thanks for this, it's something to think about as it's one I've double upped on the cast, so I may end up not using them. I have back and neck pain, so I'll have to think about it. Sorry you missed a key moment and you're still left with the mystery of it!

I have no idea why on Earth they no longer have a seat view. I looked yesterday before general sale was open and you can access some seats then, but what they had available was completely different to what they really did have available. I've got some seats in the stalls circle, I've never sat there before as I always go for the balcony. Does anyone have a seat view or experience sitting in SC A-90?

No, I'm on Google Chrome. But my phone is also Google and it's allowed me to log in. Strange one, but it did happen exactly the same last year.

I've managed to sign on on another device, it's my laptop it's not allowing me to sign in. Thankfully it worked fine during booking.

Thankfully I got the tickets I wanted for 1st March, Nela/Vadim. Thankfully because I've now been locked out of the website. They've logged me out and I cannot sign in, I've tried changing my password, I'm still locked out. This happened last year too at the time of the first livestream performances. Has the website been playing up for anyone else?

You know, I went to SCD as part of the audience, it completely turned me off of the show. I always hated the audience anyway, but it's just so false, they're making you clap louder, stand up, boo. I felt like I was at a pantomime (which I absolutely hate). I haven't watched it since!

Dawnstar, I've actually really enjoyed this discussion and hearing everyone's different opinions and experiences, so for me you've opened up a discussion that's pretty interesting.

As a tennis fan I liken them both to Federer and Nadal, completely contrasting styles and techniques but both amazingly brilliant in their own ways and you cannot dispute they're both greats, no matter which way you personally sway. Personally I am a huge Federer fan and also a Nunez fan. Osipova amazes me with her verve and what she brings to roles. I just have an issue with her arms to the point I can be distracted by them. What Marianela does on the stage is something else, her technique is just so perfectly sound that she seems beyond it in a way to then bring so much more to a role. All of these write ups are making me want the 18th to get here quickly!

Poor thing, you really never want to see that. Hopefully it's something small and she can get back to it soon.

So happy everyone had such a great night last night. Also pleased for Reece in his debut, what a way to do it. I'm off to see it on the 18th with Marianela and Vadim and I have to say one thing I'm really looking forward to is seeing Magri as Myrthe. I'm a big fan of hers in the character she brings to roles, she really has such projection that can be absent in so many. I'm really interested to see what she does with the role.

Good news, hope you all enjoy it!

There's currently a standing ticket on the balcony on the ROH website.