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  1. art_enthusiast
    Good to know - I'm hoping to see his version for the first time when ENB performs it in January.
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    Possibly because it's a Sunday and transport isn't as good
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    Thanks - so I'm guessing it's the beginning waltz of Swan Lake then.
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    just wondering what this is? Is it an alternative spelling of pas de deux?
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    Oh well - hopefully they might be in the cast with Sarah Lamb/Ryoichi Hirano?
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    Indeed - I recall a performance of Romeo and Juliet this year, Natalia Osipova's only performance (as she pulled out of the other one due to Covid). I was so looking forward to seeing her and managed to snap up a return for the other night. Was unfortunate to be seated alongside two rather unpleasant people who looked to be around 50/60 years + (I'm just adding ages here to indicate that rudeness is across the board) in the front row of the stalls circle (side). The wife kept on leaning forward to see, forcing her husband to do so as well, to the detriment of others in the row, and I spoke to them both very politely about it after the first act. They brushed it off, with the husband loudly insisting that they "weren't leaning forward" and they "didn't understand" what I meant (when they clearly were doing exactly that). A man in the row behind me asked me to report them both to the usher, which I duly did - and nothing came of it. I was enraptured by the performance anyway and could mostly ignore it, but it's so irritating when people obstinately refuse to understand or change their behaviour. I'm wondering if there is some sort of 'code of conduct' the ROH could provide as a reminder, along with the cast sheets.
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    Looking forward to seeing this at Sadler's Wells. Just wondering if anyone has any updates on the Angel station situation?
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    Indeed - I've pulled out of attending performances I really wanted to go to if I've had unexpected, work related circumstances to contend with. It's a necessary sacrifice for the enjoyment of others and to show sufficient respect to the dancers/performance in question.
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    Indeed. But there must be some severe cognitive dissonance there, because how on earth can you sit in what is known as a world-renowned/iconic auditorium and somehow believe you are a) the only one there or b) at home... it really is quite baffling. I thought people might have been out of practice in terms of audience behaviour post-Covid, so I chalked it up to that, but now the pandemic restrictions have been somewhat over for a while, it's no longer an excuse!
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    I can also relate to this - thankfully not last night, but in a few other performances in this season: most notably the first Swan Lake of the run, with Yasmine Naghdi and the Scènes de ballet / A Month in the Country / Rhapsody triple bill on the 26th April. In both cases, I had the misfortune to be sitting next to exactly the same man (what are the odds of that!) who felt the need to wave his hands around/'conduct' the performances from his seat (which is fiendishly annoying and very distracting when it's in your sightline), bob his head around to the music (how on earth does one do that during Stravinsky, of all things?) and even worse, actually hum at some points. I understand and respect enthusiasm for beautiful live music, but is there a need to hum, move around and wave your hands in 'conductor' mode, when there is a highly skilled professional in the orchestra pit already employed to do this properly? I find it quite baffling that people believe this sort of behaviour is acceptable, as if they are sitting at home watching TV instead of in a public place. Because this man was significantly older than me, I felt that I could not really complain or say anything, and when I did try he and his wife simply gawped at me as if they didn't understand a word I was saying, though I believe they both spoke perfect English. I did briefly mention it to the usher in the intervals, giving their seat numbers, but predictably, nothing was done. Luckily I saw these performances again on different nights where I was thankfully not seated next to any disruptive attendees. But I understand how frustrating it is when it feels as if there's nothing you can do, and if you try anything you risk looking impolite, or being ignored completely.
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    Well done to Claire - I believe that was 32 fouettés! (I know it's not all about them, but hugely impressive!)
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    Claire is stunning - and an amazingly strong Benno performance from Joseph Sissens.
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    Is there an adequate rake in place in the front few rows?
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    Exactly. For example, this is the view from Row B as shown on the website
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    Just wondering, how do seats work exactly at the Southbank (have never been before to see a dance production). I don't know if there is a thread for Southbank seats, so just asking here. Are front stalls very close to the stage? If so, not sure why the pictures for certain seats on the website appear to give quite a distant/far away view (e.g. the view from row B)?
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    Just wondering, how do seats work exactly at the Southbank (have never been before to see a dance production). So, are front stalls very close to the stage? If so, not sure why the pictures for certain seats on the website appear to give quite a distant/far away view?
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    Do you know if an actual full album will be released?
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    Excellent show. Steven McRae delivered a very strong performance, what a great comeback to the role of Siegfried. Anna Rose - stunning of course, and seemed more confident in the role of Odile. Extremely impressed by Sae Maeda and Ashley Dean, as Siegfried's sisters. And of course the entire corps, brilliant as always.
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    Laura Morera is stunning! Beautiful partnership with Vadim. Amazing!
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    Looks like the good seats have gone as well
  21. art_enthusiast
    Wow. Absolutely speechless, three amazing performances!
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    How are people actually getting to Sadler's Wells? Is the Northern line still going to Angel from Euston? I thought there was a big cancellation between Moorgate and Kennington.
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    I really hope Cinderella isn't something that has too many pantomime-esque/ostensibly "child friendly" elements that encourage lots of small children to attend. (No offence to them, I'm just wary of potentially disruptive behaviour during a performance).
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    Just wondering, why does it cost so much more to stage these original works? (In general)
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    Speaking as a younger audience member, I am thrilled for the opportunity to see Mayerling. I've never seen it live before. Never seen Cinderella either, so that sounds amazing. The Sleeping Beauty is a ballet I am very familiar with - of course the music/Rose Adagio is extremely familiar to everyone, even those who have no knowledge of ballet at all - but I have never seen it live. So also interested in that as well. As for modern works, I'm extremely open to trying them out. I do understand the frustration of people here who want to see some strong, original, unique Royal Ballet works brought back - as do I. However, I have also been very impressed by their recent modern works.
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