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  1. Balletbloke
    He limped offstage halfway through Requiem, in "Libera me" I think.....yes, I'm sure we all hope it's nothing serious!
  2. Balletbloke
    Well apart from Hirano's injury, there was some kind of ruckus in the upper seats during DD, and a few minutes later a gentleman next to me in the SCS fainted, which entailed a bit of scurrying about, with doors opening etc...whether or not the performers were aware of any of this, we'll have to wait and see!
  3. Balletbloke
    I'll take it please!
  4. Balletbloke
    Would you be kind enough to tell me the "seat" number please? Thanks!
  5. Balletbloke
    Thanks everyone for diving in on this one! No, I certainly did not intend rudeness, but if that's how my comment was construed I apologise. I think my question has been answered now anyway, so maybe we can close the matter?
  6. Balletbloke
    Well that leaves me none the wiser.
  7. Balletbloke
    Sorry Geoff, but you'll have to explain what "non-idiomatic emotionalism" is.
  8. Balletbloke
    As far as I know, if performers don't want to meet the public there are other exits they can use. Those who leave via the stage door are usually prepared and pleased to spend some time with their fans. Expect to wait up to an hour or so though!
  9. Balletbloke
    I try and avoid the crowd at Covent Garden Station after a performance by nipping over to the Coach and Horses for a glass of Guinness...by the time I walk back down Floral Street the dancers are usually starting to leave, so if it's opportune and not too busy, I will thank them for their performance. It's a win-win really, as by that time the crowds have died down, and I can make a hasty getaway on the Picc! So in answer to your question, a minimum of 30 minutes.
  10. Balletbloke
    I had a lovely chat with Susan Hampshire, who I see often at the ROH. She also gave me a chocolate. More to the point, it was my third Manon, and I took a friend who hasn't seen much ballet before, and the performances left him spellbound! What a masterpiece.
  11. Balletbloke
    Great art can often move one to tears. And Manon is just that...you weren't the only one with "something in your eye " last night!
  12. Balletbloke
    I've messaged you.
  13. Balletbloke
    I always thought they were giving out flyers for a restaurant.
  14. Balletbloke
    If you go on the ROH website and choose any performance, you can click on a seat number and get the stage view. Everyone has different preferences though - some people like to be close to the stage, to see the dancers better, whilst others would choose a higher seating position, to get a better overall view of the choreography. If I can, I try and do both at some time!
  15. Balletbloke
    I think Marianela refers to that walk as her "ballerina waddle"!
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