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OK, final word on this from me, it wasn't sarcasm at all (British humour has many facets) it was a bit of fun and yes I'm perfectly happy to be very silly at times. Life would be dull if we were always dour wouldn't it? I reckon at my advanced age I've earned the right to be very silly indeed. I try very hard not to breach copyright. I've added a Tweet (an X doesn't sound right to me) from the ROH to the 'streaming' thread with details of fresh screenings and a lovely clip from the cinema relay of Nutcracker: And another to the 'Ballet Miscellany' posts showing how the snow is enabled for Nutcracker.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! ❄️

Though the live stream and Sunday's 'Encore' screenings are ended, a number of cinemas now showing 'extra' ROH Nutcracker screenings' so it's worth adding your location and getting the list if you have a yearning for a viewing. I note Keswick Alhambra is showing Nutcracker January 1st if you're in the NW. Enjoy the clip.

After which it automatically goes on to full price. Clearly they are hoping to cash in on Christmas viewing and gift subscription. Is there a 'cancel early' option on the half price offer can you see, or are you sucked in for the entire year? I had considered a month's trial also but I don't want a year.

Yes the FB post is from 2022. I thought it gave a flavour of the event for anyone wishing to book. Another upcoming BRB event Feb 14th 2024 (where has 2023 gone?) https://www.brb.org.uk/shows/an-evening-with-brb-at-hockley-social-club An Evening with BRB at Hockley Social Club

It was the Tchaikovsky themed part I thought a good piece of marketing. It might pull in a fresh chunk of audience. https://www.facebook.com/bhamroyalballet/videos/an-evening-of-music-and-dance-is-back-join-our-dancers-and-the-royal-ballet-sinf/4817465055047201/

I found this:

It is streaming fine in the UK.

Several copies of the book available. I have the recording on VHS and yes I have a player. 😊 https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/margot-fonteyn/magic-of-dance/9780563176459?

Oooh. Nah I'll leave the forum fairies to it, with their magic wands. Are you being Carabosse today? I thought it best not to post a link with unknown provenance, just in case those forum fairies were contacted with a takedown notice by some irate copyright holder though as the clip is from 1979 I & been on Youtube three years suspect not.

I think this is a clever piece of marketing the more I think about it. Nothing obscure, people have heard of Tchaikovsky, heard of Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, nothing too taxing and a concert venue rather than a theatre. Lovely music with benefits. One to take children, perhaps. Nice evening out, before the holiday weekend.

There are several clips on YouTube though some are really REALLY awful quality, search Collier Dowell Cendrillon Cinderella. This one isn't good but good enough for nostalgia! Five minutes of bliss. Search Lesley Collier and Anthony Dowell - PDD from ‘Cinderella’ John Hall (who has so, so much of historic interest on his YouTube channel) 1979 ROH I'll message you the link and anyone else who wants it, though I won't post it as I'm sure the forum removal fairies will frown.

Not keen on tripe... 😉

Today and the countdown is working in the UK at least! https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/116718-000-A/peter-tschaikowsky-schwanensee/

Actually, it's not a bad idea, is it? It could well draw in a fresh audience for ballet via 'popular' classical music (which isn't in any way denigrating Tchaikovsky). People go away humming the tunes and then consider a trip to the theatre to see a production? No names mentioned yet for dancers. It could give a few 'up and comings' a chance to dance these pieces, without the pressure of a full ballet. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 2,262 seat concert venue. Hopefully makes a few quid for BRB also? https://bmusic.co.uk/events/tchaikovsky-classics-with-birmingham-royal-ballet