Swan

Just now, bridiem said:

 

If you click on the dots at the top right-hand corner of your post, it gives you the option to edit and then save your changes. But you can only do this for half an hour after you've posted - after that, the post stands.

Thank you @bridiem. In my haste to post, I’ve realised my proof reading skills are often lacking. 🤣

Please could someone let me know how to edit a post to correct any grammar and spelling mistakes?
 

Thanks.

@Rob S Thank you for the beautiful photos you have posted this week, it’s lovely to be able to see the dancers the casts I may not have booked for.

16 minutes ago, JennyTaylor said:

So, onto the Ugly Sisters. Like them or not, and I'm on the vaguely negative side, Gary Avis and Luca Acri were magnificent this afternoon. I'm particularly impressed with Luca Acri's performance who gives his sister a real character that you can actually like.  Gary, of course, held the stage superbly and this is the first time I've really enjoyed watching the Sisters, though I still think they have far too much air time. 

 

Another highlight today was the Napoleon / Wellington (now called Suitors) which I have always loathed. Today we had Philip Mosley and Lukas Braendsrod who were both superb comic actors.  By far the best in these 2 roles I have ever seen.  Poor Lukas had to lift Gary Avis into a very significant holding position and he succeeded magnificently.  Philip Mosley almost made me laugh out loud, as did Lukas.  Well done them in these 2 usually thankless roles. 

 

I saw the matinee this afternoon having been looking forward to it all week. I’ve never seen a Cinderella and am still processing the experience! However, although the sisters didn’t make me howl with laughter throughout, there were some very amusing moments and I thought Luca Acri was absolutely terrific today and had a lovely partnership with Gary Avis. Napoleon and Wellington were really good fun too. 
 

As I said, I still processing the rest but my mood may well have been affected by the issues travelling to London with engineering works on my line.

1 hour ago, Dawnstar said:

 

Seeing a 30 minute interval followed by an only 25 minute Act III makes my heart sink a bit. It's a lot of hanging around when you're attending alone - especially as I'll be doing so 6 times over!

I totally agree @Dawnstar! 
 

On a positive note, I’m super excited about seeing the matinee on Saturday as well as the other casts I’ve booked for. Might be tough missing out seeing the dancers I haven’t booked for but if there are tickets still available……🤔

I’m so sorry I won’t now get the opportunity to see Brandon dance with the BRB. I hope the podcasts continue as Brandon comes across as such a beautiful person and I love his stories and rapport with the guests. Wishing him lots of happiness and success in the future.

That’s encouraging news as I have a Woolf Works on 18/3 and a Cinderella on 1/4 and both would be affected.

Had a few issues with the Thameslink signalling problems yesterday morning on my way in and then I discovered that the ROH didn’t have any banana bread which is my go to reward for walking from the station. 🙁However, after some carrot cake the day further improved when Fumi Kaneko and William Bracewell took to the stage. It was a wonderful performance, they complement each other so well and are getting better and better. I haven’t bought tickets for their Cinderella but may need to reconsider…

A very appreciative audience for a lovely cast this afternoon. I had been disappointed that I wasn’t going to see Akane Takada but loved the classy partnership of Sarah Lamb and Marcelino Sambe. Terrific supporting performances throughout with a special shout out to David Donnelly’s wonderful wolf, I hope that it is filmed at some point. Joyous!

23 hours ago, capybara said:

Sarah Lamb replaces Akane Takada as Aurora on Saturday 11th (1.00pm matinee) alongside Marcelino Sambe.

 

 

 

 

Sad not to be seeing Akane Takada on Saturday, I’ve been so looking forward to seeing her dance again. 😢

My survey arrived this evening and I stated how important matinees are to me to be able to travel home from London. I know there are many others on this forum in a similar situation and it’s not always convenient to stay overnight. Agree that the section with the pricing options was a bit odd.

19 hours ago, Legseleven said:

Was anyone lucky enough to see Claire Calvert & Nicol Edmonds as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her prince? 

I wasn’t able to see their performances but would love to hear from others that did.

Wonderful photos and comments about yesterday’s performance, would loved to have been there! 

Thank you for bringing us together on this wonderful forum, Happy Christmas to all! 

Ticket now spoken for.

I’m no longer able to do a ‘double’ on Saturday 19 November therefore my evening ticket is available for sale. SCS D46, £13. 

Please DM if interested.

We had a fabulous morning, it was so interesting learning more about what goes on behind the scenes and being able to participate in the Q&A sessions. We were so close to Charlotte and Lucas during their Swan Lake PDD, it was an absolute joy!

I kept getting an error message when trying to submit payment details and phoned the box office as instructed. They were very helpful and asked me to send a screenshot which I have now done.

However I have subsequently received 4 emails confirming my subscription even though I had made 4 unsuccessful attempts earlier so its back to the box office for help! 🤔🤣

Very happy to have 3 months free. 😃

I’ve entered the competition and I’d be interested in feedback from any forum members that did the last cruise.

I remember excitedly rushing to Cecil Court in my lunch breaks to buy the latest copy of Dancing Times.

I haven’t experienced your problems, Emmarose, but have had a different experience. I’m a recent subscriber and paid to view the RB Swan Lake and Don Quixote, however the stream of the latter was act 2 only and I’ve not been able to establish how long the rental is for as it seems I would need to pay again for further viewings. Annoyingly, Marquee TV haven’t replied to my email queries. 

My companion and I had fun spotting the various ballet and showbiz ‘celebs’ yesterday although we missed Marianela Nunez. 🙄 We both enjoyed the ballet and I thought this cast was terrific. Like others on the forum, I think that Cesar has had a great season and I’m really looking forward to seeing him dance other roles. Enjoyed Yasmin, Meghan Grace, Fumi, Christina, William and Luca as well but thought that Claire’s dramatic portrayal was magnificent. Both Kevin O’Hare and Christopher Wheeldon were sitting near me and I hope they were as impressed as I was! I now have to make a decision whether to travel to London to see it again but I’m not sure I will…

This I such an interesting thread! I remember Cafe des Amis very well from the early 80’s and, as I lived in London at the time, visited regularly when meeting friends. As I had less money at that time and wanted to see as many ballets as I could, I bought amphi lower slips tickets and remember the original entrance and stage door. On special occasions and galas I would try to buy a ticket in the main house and enter through the main doors which was a fabulous treat and I felt like royalty! 😃

After a very long absence from the ROH it has been a joy to return this season and my heart leaps every time I enter that beautiful building. My husband doesn’t like ballet but can be tempted to enjoy a glass of champagne either on the terrace or in the hall as he appreciates the building too.

Thank you, Alison 😃

Hi Alison,

it’s not the date you asked for but I have an SCS ticket for the matinee on 4 June - D51 - £9 if you’d like that as I’ve just booked a seat for that performance.
 

The love and support for Claire and Nicol from both audience and dancers was wonderful. I loved the vulnerability of Claire’s Odette and the strength of her Odile, very moving. Nicol was a very sensitive prince and the act 2 pas de deux brought tears to my eyes.

I am so disappointed they will not have another chance to reprise the roles this run, it seems very unfair and they deserve more principal opportunities.

The rest of the cast were great and I thought Joseph Sissens was a lovely Benno, what a graceful dancer he is.

Beautiful photos from Rob S, loved the moments when Claire gave Nicol the flower and the extra bouquets were brought out!