Benjamin

Already a video on ROH’s YouTube Channel about why The Royal Ballet thinks The Sleeping Beauty is a classic.

5 minutes ago, Ondine said:

 

Live relay, I think filmed last week in case of disaster.

 

Then I understand cinemas 'download' the live relay while it is happening to show as 'encores'.

 

 

Do you mean the recording they are using was from last week or it was additional footage or footage in case tonight’s performance was canceled or something?

1 minute ago, Rob S said:

Is tonight's cinema screening going to be of tonight's performance (rather than the same cast last week that was filmed) or does the ROH website no longer warn in advance that the there is filming?

I think it would have to be live? On the website it says: The Sleeping Beauty, Live: Wednesday 24 May.

38 minutes ago, oncnp said:

Like Water for Choc has been added per ROH IG

I might have to subscribe! 

1 minute ago, Bluebird said:

I don't think this has been referred to elsewhere.  Yasmine Naghdi replaces Natalia Osipova for tonight's performance:

12 MAY 2023

FRIDAY, 7.30PM

MAIN STAGE

GUIDANCE: Content suitable for all, subject to House rules

 

SHOW LESS

Conducted by Jonathan Lo

CAST

CAST CHANGE

• PRINCESS AURORA
  Yasmine Naghdi replaces Natalia Osipova
• PRINCE FLORIMUND
  Reece Clarke
• CARABOSSE
  Elizabeth McGorian
• LILAC FAIRY
  Nadia Mullova-Barley
• CONCERT MASTER
  Robert Gibbs
• ORCHESTRA
  Royal Ballet Sinfonia

I didn’t see that coming… especially this close to the show! But I’m always happy for more Yasmine.

I could only assume Roh and Burberry want to make “headlines” or maybe Burberry wants their “fashion” to enter into the theatre world? One could only guess, but I don’t think that Roh would be paying big money.

Running Time

2 hours 15 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals)
 

Thursday 7 March 2:30

Thursday 7 March 7:30

Friday 8 March 7:30

Saturday 9 March 2:30

Saturday 9 March 7:30

Sunday 10 March 2:00

Rotunda

Justin Peck’s Rotunda, featuring a commissioned score from acclaimed American composer Nico Muhly, creates an overarching sense of community through punctuated mirroring and ensemble groupings, inspiring reflection, delight, and intrigue.

Duo Concertant

An animated dance for a neoclassical couple, the dancers periodically stop and listen to the onstage musicians before ending with a poignant scene in a pool of light on a dark stage. Based on the composition by Igor Stravinsky, George Balanchine premiered Duo Concertant at NYCB’s Stravinsky Festival in 1972.

Gustave Le Gray No.1

Set to Caroline Shaw’s piano composition “Gustave Le Gray”, four dancers in flowing, vibrant red costumes repeat sharp yet sweeping phrases and interact with the onstage pianist, who continues to play even as they move the grand piano and musician from one side of the stage to the other.

Love Letter (on shuffle)

Kyle Abraham reunites the pop stylings of singer, songwriter, and producer James Blake and eye-catching costume designs by Giles Deacon, inspiring the NYCB dancers to new physical and emotional heights in a mashup of phenomenal classical feats and contemporary swagger.

16 minutes ago, Lizbie1 said:

7th to 10th March - it's up on the SW website (weird URL though!).

 

https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/__trashed/

Is it this link? https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/new-york-city-ballet/

14 minutes ago, Lizbie1 said:

7th to 10th March - it's up on the SW website (weird URL though!).

 

https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/__trashed/

Has it been deleted? (Why it could be called “trashed”) It’s says page not found for me.

5 hours ago, Bluebird said:

 

Yuhui Choe danced Cinderella several times in the 2010/2011 season and was really lovely in the role.  Edited to add that Sergei Polunin was her Prince.

 

Here is the cast for one of her performances:

 

https://www.rohcollections.org.uk/performance.aspx?performance=19703&row=0&character=Cinderella&person=Choe&searchtype=workprodperf

 

Here are the links to her other Cinderella performances that season:

https://www.rohcollections.org.uk/SearchResults.aspx?character=Cinderella&searchtype=workprodperf&person=Choe

The fact that she danced the title role of Cinderella over 10 years ago but still isn’t a principal is crazy to me.

Just now, zxDaveM said:

 

there are four of them, pulling the 'pumpkin coach' so Ella can make that grand entrance.

All I can say is that the 'humans' must be teeny-weeny folk, as mice and fairies are as big as they are....

I guess its motorised or something because I don’t know how they would pull the huge carriage? (Even if It’s presumably light).

46 minutes ago, bangorballetboy said:

 

To be frank, I don't think it was.  

Oh well then no. Thanks for correcting me. I’m not great at this.

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10 hours ago, Ondine said:

FLOSS: I agree with every word. Though I do feel Muntigirov has more in him than he's often given to do. Sad he's spending so much time guesting elsewhere.

 

 

 

But good for the rest of the world.

10 hours ago, oncnp said:

 

Fit is irrelevant at this point as the King doesn't want it changed.  

Yes, but this conversation was about if he wanted it changed.

2 minutes ago, Benjamin said:

CR? Can’t the cut the crown?

I don’t know how they would fit the full thing on this tiny area? I know it’s a bit more than 2 letters but would (at least Roh) oversimplify it, they should keeps the same format, right?

10 hours ago, oncnp said:

 

The King's cypher is quite different so more to it than that

 

CR? Can’t the cut the crown?

Just now, oncnp said:

 

At the King's request, I believe. 

That’s one good thing. It would be easy because all you would have to change is 2 letters.

7 minutes ago, Fonty said:

Who was the Lilac Fairy?  

 

Oops, sorry, that was a genuine mistake!  Who was the Fairy Godmother?

I believe that’s Gina Storm-Jensen

Is it not a sell, or is this the usual for BRB performances?

8 hours ago, Ondine said:

 Cinders? Yep a Christmas 2024 return I suspect.

I wonder when Canada will get it? It’s not scheduled for National Ballet of Canada’s 23/24 season. I would assume Royal Ballet will tour it or revive it before they ship it over.

Just now, Balletfanp said:

Exciting news for Muntagirov afficionados! Vadim has just announced on his Instagram account that he has a book coming out entitled “From Small Steps to Big Leaps”  on 1st June.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrsPB0xMFyl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Did not see this coming… but I might have to pick it up. Also I hope the Instagram picture is not the cover.

Interested to hear more.

35 minutes ago, Benjamin said:

They might want to delete that tweet very quickly.

Oh it’s another one but still.

3 minutes ago, Sim said:

Did they tweet the Gramilano interview?

They might want to delete that tweet very quickly.

8 hours ago, OnePigeon said:

Oh yes please let that happen!  Let’s allow Sleeping Beauty her sleep for a good long while, preferably with Swan Lake.  Why must they all put on the same few ballets ad infinitum?  

If only I could’ve got to Canada last June to see Karen Kain’s Swan Lake. Canada only haves: Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and Don Quixote in their 23/24 season so maybe Hope Muir wants them to spread out more.