DoctorDerry

Well in summary. I did not like the music I disliked the story. I found the choreography indifferent and the dancers I saw did not impress me. Sorry

How I wish I was. Lucky you

Just a quick review of last night’s performances ,but before that a ‘Thank You’ to forum members for your erudite and helpful previous discussions about Different Drummer, much needed to follow the story. We found Dances Concertantes great fun, really well danced by everyone,the costumes are certainly eye openers and must have been quite astonishing in the grey years of the 50s. Could not stop thinking of the teletubbies unfortunately. I really disliked pretty much everything in DD and although I would have preferred to see the first cast I suspect they would not have rescued it for me. Never again. Requiem was glorious We agreed that if they did it again we would be back asap wonderful ensemble work and beautiful duets, plus some of my favourite music. Heaven Thank you Dawnstar and Silke for your photos

I pretty much agree with all of this. Currently too many principals,all doing a bit of everything. Obviously excluding Campbell and Morera who were allowed to do almost nothing….very odd indeed

Could not agree more with that comment.Sad to see Alexander leaving at a relatively young age but I am sure he will be a fantastic teacher and administrator. We are currently very top heavy with principal dancers. No more please.

Such a disappoint for you, but enjoy the cinema and hope trains hold up for your last ‘ go ‘ at Manon live

Not an answer to your question, but we ate in the Piazza restaurant last Saturday and it was very enjoyable.

How much do you think he needs😂🤸‍♂️

I am not often lost for words but last nights Manon has almost achieved that As we left the Royal Opera House my husband, who is not really a fan, said ‘ that is simply the best ballet performance I have ever seen ‘ I completely agree, and that follows my history with Manon,I have never really liked it ,despite the wonderful choreography, successive viewings have never changed my personal view of the ballet as a whole. This time I had a whole new vision of how this story evolved. It began for me with that amazing lyrical solo from Will Bracewell, his elegant lines and stillness told us about this young man on his way to a seminary having a Damascene moment. Seeing Manon, loving her before he knew her, and knowing his life was changed for ever for good or ill I was so convinced by Yasmine’s Manon, discovering she was desirable and revelling in this new power she had, having previously been powerless. Then again I was blown away by Luca Acri’s Lescaut, first rate, nasty , manipulative, a bully,but a man who loved his sister enough to die for her. Great interpretation and dancing. The performance just got better and better .Phenomenal pas de deux.The spin lifts ,the heartbreaking and utterly believable ending Best ballet night ever, remarkable cast. So sad it is not recorded Thank you Will ,Yasmine,Luca and all

Really enjoyed reading his review. Thank you for posting

well what a delightful surprise,lovely though the Cheltenham Everman theatre is ( a Matcham gem). It is not ideal for dance. Nonetheless I have booked two tickets in the circle Hooray

Thank you for posting. What a lovely enthusiastic review of a great show.

Sounds useful Sam but for people like me who do not “do” twitter. How could it be accessed?

So glad to hear others were able to enjoy a largely incident free broadcast. We went to Cineworld in High Wycombe for the first time but never again! we were told on entry that the picture was not ‘ quite right’ and we could have a refund. Having driven a long way we thought we would try it 😂😂😠 Not quite right was hardly the description. The picture was elongated and squashed. Very like those mirrors you have in fun fairs making you look short and fat. Darcy B was as wide as she was high😠 We lasted 10 minutes then opted for a refund Avoid this cinema at all costs for live relays

“ you know what” sounds a bit like “ he who must not be named” in Harry Potter. Must use it whenever possible.😂😂