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Oh wow, I would really like to get one. Did they seem to have a reasonable number available?

Same, this was my first time seeing the RB's Nutcracker live in a long time. I also wasn't too keen on the Arabian Dance as a pas de deux, but I thought the battle scene was great and the Mouse King - who I believe was David Donnelly - gave an excellent performance. Also enjoyed Romany's participation in the battle scene. I had originally booked for Mayara's performance on the evening of the 23rd which had Joseph Sissens as the Nutcracker, as I was hoping to see him in this role. Still was glad to see Leo Dixon, he did an amazing job - after what I understand was a great deal of extra performances this season - and I got to see Joseph Sissens as the Soldier in the beginning, and in the Waltz of the Flowers. All the Rose Fairy escorts stood out to me: Joseph Aumeer, David Donnelly, Joonhyuk Jun, and Joseph Sissens of course. Also enjoyed Stanislaw Wegrzyn's performance as Clara's partner and in the Chinese Dance with the brilliant Luca Acri. Stanislaw really stood out to me as one of the Poets/Thieves in the Dante Project (along with Joseph Sissens and many others), it was interesting to see him in something more light-hearted after that. Same with everyone else in the Dante Project (which is to me, one of the best ballet/dance productions I have ever seen in my life and I am currently watching the stream every day). Just goes to show how versatile the RB dancers are. Also loved the Snowflakes - Marianna Tsembenhoi stood out to me again as she did in Giselle - and the Mirlitons were excellent. Also Meagan Grace Hinkis as the Rose Fairy. The main thing missing in the Snowflakes was the children singing - I feel like it adds so much to the magic of the piece, and the orchestra almost seemed to drown the recording out a bit.

Same. Mayara was amazing. And Ryoichi Hirano of course. I also cried a bit when the Christmas tree was growing, I just love the music there. Drosselmeyer at the end, seeing his nephew, was so moving.

Because it keeps switching between the new/old checkout service - for me anyway

are people still able to see tickets available for tonight? I can but am wary of the site's technical reliability

Did anyone have a situation where they were shown the new checkout service earlier today (with the seats pictures) but are now unable to see it? I'm quite nervous as I want to get a ticket for tonight and can see some available, but given the ROH website and its technical issues I'm wondering if those seats are actually available and is this information valid? I wouldn't want to turn up to find that the seat has gone. Just wondering if anyone can still see seat availability for tonight?

Oh! I really wanted to see her and Ryoichi before their performances were cancelled. I suppose there aren't any seats left though

Is it more likely that later performances will go ahead and ones on earlier dates might not? Due to potential restrictions

Great thank you - so they are full monetary refunds and not credit vouchers?

Same, it's quite confusing right now. Will From the Box Office provide refunds if the performance is cancelled? Or is it better to book from the venue website? I'm not sure

If you order tickets fromtheboxoffice, will they be refunded if the performance is cancelled?

Just wait for Act 2 - the music is really amazing. Agree that Joseph Sissens and Calvin Richardson really stood out. Astounding performances.

For those who booked to see Mayara today, I think she's shared a few clips from their stage call on Instagram - just a taster for everyone who's missing it

What do you mean by "deadstreams"? Adoring the Dante Project stream. Of course, it was uniquely amazing live, but still has the same profound impact digitally. Not sure where to ask this, but has Thomas Adès released the orchestral score on Spotify or anywhere else? Would definitely purchase it if I could find it.

Was just wondering, in the case of the ROH anyway (not too sure about other places) have the shared eating areas/selling of refreshments exacerbated the situation at all? I know dining services are a big part of their revenue as well, but was wondering if they'd come back without the additional services it might have been easier to contain spread. I'm sure it wouldn't have made much difference in the end though.

I was annoyed because I didn't understand why the Nabucco performance could go ahead today (20th) and not on the 28th. However, as @Dawnstar kindly pointed out, it's because of the casting: a different cast is performing today who is presumably Covid-free. Same with Tosca. The other cast must have tested positive.

I'm a bit shocked and also kind of annoyed about the Nabucco ones as I was hoping to go on the 23rd/28th. I'm really hoping that none of the January performances of Nabucco are cancelled, as it's such a short run. And hopefully the January performances of Nutcracker can go ahead.

Oh so would it be the actual monetary value instead of gift certificate credit? (Unless you purchased it with ticket credit originally I assume)

Yes. When I last spoke to them though, the respondent told me a lot were working from home (she herself was at the time)

Don't wish to be pedantic but does anyone have any idea when credit returns for cancelled performances might be issued?

Bit confused though because opera on the main stage seems more unaffected. Nabucco today and Tosca on Wednesday seem to be going ahead this week. And Wolf Witch Giant Fairy on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Gutted to be missing Magri's debut! And the Nutcracker in general, as I guess there are hardly any tickets left for performances after January 3rd - if they are not also cancelled?

I won't be seeing the Nutcracker at all then, as I believe there are hardly any tickets available after January 3rd. Oh well - I hope they all recover soon, extremely sad for Magri/O'Sullivan and the others debuting roles. I was especially looking forward to seeing Magri in the SPF role.

Yes...oh dear.

Indeed - and Natalia Osipova is 35, definitely still an amazing dancer. I know they've all had injuries during their career, as every dancer experiences - maybe not that many though? I believe Steven McRae has said that minimising injury is the best way to prolong a dancing career, and it seems that these dancers have been able to do this well, given their demanding schedules etc. I suppose the pandemic period of physical rest has also helped them in this respect.