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    I was there and this was a very sweet triumphant moment for them! After an absolutely stunning performance from both.
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    i agree that audience members probably shouldn't "bellow their approval of a concert performance before the final note has died away", in the words of this author. I also admit to finding it slightly annoying when clapping within performances happens, particularly ballet, as it tends to drown out the next few bars of the music. However once the music has fully ended, the audience is at perfect liberty to bellow their approval. Surely that would be preferable to a lack of appreciation. I disagree that standing ovations are over the top all the time. I think it is another mark of the huge amount of respect we have, as audience members, for those dancers, opera singers and indeed actors that have poured their heart and soul out to us throughout their performance. I was driven to a standing ovation after Thursday's matinée of "The Marriage of Figaro" - an experience and performance of a lifetime. I certainly don't regret my decision to stand and applause for those artists until my hands hurt: they deserved it. Even if it hadn't been the "performance of a lifetime" for me, the artists still deserved my respect in any way I felt appropriate to show it. Therefore, I cannot agree with the author's assertion - "stand up for nothing less than the performance of a lifetime (or a train that leaves in the next ten minutes)". Indeed, I find it quite rude when audience members leave before the applause and curtain calls have finished - I had someone in my row do that in Marianela/Federico's Romeo and Juliet performance on the 10th; crushing my legs in the process. They didn't even say 'excuse me' which would have been polite; I found their behaviour quite disrespectful. Unless, of course, they did have an extremely pressing train to catch - but they didn't really seem to be in an extreme hurry. And if that was the case, maybe they should have chosen an end seat beforehand?
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    Do you think a DVD will be produced?
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    Thanks for your response to my question about the cloakrooms being open. I wanted to ask if there are also lockers available in them - to store laptops for example?
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    Thank you Also was wondering (as I haven't been to the Coliseum in a while) - do they ask for identification, to match your name to the one on your ticket? Because my sister and I have tickets for different dates (20th and 18th respectively), but we're looking to swap due to scheduling issues. Hopefully that wouldn't be an issue?
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    Just a general question, does anyone know what the exact Covid-related requirements are at the London Coliseum? Do you need to present a negative lateral flow test as well as a Covid passport, or is it either/or?
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    Definitely agree - that's exactly what I thought, particularly in the final scene.
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    I would love to see Joseph Sissens doing Mercutio - very grateful that I got to see Marcelino on Monday of course but Joseph Sissens is definitely one of my favourite dancers (his performance in the Dante Project made a huge impression on me) and I'd love to see him in this role again at some point! Or as Romeo eventually... Learning it in 24 hours must have been outstandingly difficult. Extreme respect to him, and of course the entire company, for successfully rallying to last minute changes.
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    That's definitely who I think of as the lead Friend - I really love that part where they dance with Romeo. Not sure about yesterday, but I believe on Monday it was Isabella Gasparini.
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    Just an update - I attended the Marriage of Figaro and am speechless at the beauty of the music (couldn't expect anything less from Mozart, of course) and the extremely miraculous talent of the cast. It was an amazing experience.
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    Just an update - I attended the Marriage of Figaro and it was amazing, an absolutely stunning performance - very hilarious at times! Particularly enjoyed Riccardo Fassi, Federica Lombardi, Germán E. Alcántara and Hanna Hipp. But the whole cast was incredible.
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    Indeed - as I think earlier, Edward Watson and Lesley Collier did most of the coaching?
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    Indeed - she was stunning, a totally mesmerising performance. I particularly enjoyed the first meet/ballroom sequence, the dance with Paris, it all seems extremely effortless and the role of Juliet very natural for her. Similarly, with the balcony scene - no words to describe that. A sublime performance. I definitely felt the chemistry between them both throughout. I believe Marianela was coached by Alessandra Ferri, and this was definitely evident in this performance. The crypt scene had me in tears, specifically her reaction to Romeo's death - incredibly moving. This is my first time seeing her in the role, after also seeing Sarah Lamb in October. I understand that both of these principals are around/nearly at the 40 year age range. I think they consistently prove that age is not always a drawback in a dancing career, despite how short-lived these careers tend to be. Indeed, both appear to be dancing better than ever. Marcelino - stunning and engaging portrayal. Amazing acting, he really embodies the role magnificently. I saw him in the "Beyond Words" film but haven't yet seen him do Mercutio live, so I was overjoyed to see him yesterday. I was also very impressed by Téo Dubreuil as Benvelio.
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    Just a quick general query - are the cloakrooms in the Royal Opera House open and do they charge for usage?
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    Where are you viewing the cast lists?
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    Indeed - I know that if a performance gets cancelled, tickets are refunded/become ticket credit. I was just wondering if it's worth booking for the 13th matinée, if it might be cancelled. I can see that they've sold well in evening performances, it's only the matinée that hasn't.
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    Indeed - though I'm not sure whether that was because of unsold seats, or the fact that a cast/crew member had covid.
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    Wow! I'm surprised no one else noticed them. Are dancers often seen in the shop? Amazing recount of the final performance
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    I'm sure the intention behind them counts as well! Incidentally, at the Nutcracker on the 5th, I think Romany got two/three bouquets and Mayara got one? Not really sure but I think they both deserved two/three each!
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    Slightly unrelated (but not sure if there is a thread for this yet) - does anyone think the Marriage of Figaro performance next week on the 13th Jan, at 11.30am, might be cancelled? Because I wanted to book for it, but I see there are many empty seats so not sure if it's going ahead?
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    Slightly unrelated (but not sure if there is a thread for this yet) - does anyone think the Marriage of Figaro performance next week on the 13th, at 11.30am, might be cancelled? Because I wanted to book for it, but I see there are many empty seats so not sure if it's going ahead?
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    Indeed - unprecedented times. I suppose there's no chance that Natalia might do the performance on the 13th...or the one on the 1st Feb later in the run. I understand that's not how it works, but as there are no more tickets for the 29th Jan performance I'm trying to hope I might be able to see her in the role somehow!
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    maybe it went to your spam folder first, then got automatically deleted or something...seems unlikely though given the timings
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    Same! I also have a ticket for the Nuñez/Bonelli original scheduled performance on the 13th of January next week. Do people think they will still be doing that performance? Because in that case it would be better for me to cancel the one on the 10th, given that I'm supposed to be seeing them a few days later anyway.
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    Is it because they already sold out from before - I think they were originally scheduled for these dates?
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