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    No shortage of experienced Kitris, it's not a long run is it, to give each a few performances? https://www.roh.org.uk/photos/32753135857
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    Yes I know.
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    Akane Takada is back just in time for Don Q isn't she?
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    Enjoy. Things come and go. I have to say I think Ashton would not have approved of the drag queens currently on stage. He's the one in white, for younger readers. The nose I believe was modelled on Edith Sitwell!
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    @Dawnstar if you want a flavour of the 'old' Cinders, with Ashton / Helpmann, if you look on the Nina Timofeeva thread and follow the links to historic footage of Timofeeva on YT the same person who posted the historic footage on YT has obliged with three separate acts, four months ago. Sibley / Dowell. Slightly faded and all that but it's important these things are available for posterity, critical comment, comparison and anyone with a scholarly interest. (And yes the entire 2023 version has of course also been posted, but not by that person and I'm not giving any clues.)
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    Though the links isn't really the place to discuss is it?
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    Even if relevant to what is being discussed here?
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    Interesting review. I enjoyed the new production of this ballet while watching it, there is much 'magic' to enjoy, but certain parts of what Paul Arrowsmith has to say chimed with my own thoughts, especially the stepsisters. These sisters were cheapskate runway challengers from RuPaul's Drag Race. https://www.gramilano.com/2023/04/review-royal-ballet-cinderella-2/?fbclid=IwAR1Ym2pV0BowleOVMh4wZCioMHd6ks4-C35K0sFcjZhrOwzhfVaEOYWgH3Q Good to see the 'oompah trot' gets a special mention. He's been reading this forum hasn't he? 😉
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    Oooh yes Coppelia! That was terrific. Coppélia first came into the repertory in 1933, brought from Russia by Nicolas Sergeyev. Royal Ballet founder Ninette de Valois created this production of Coppélia in 1954, working with notations that had been previously made of the original Petipa production in 1870 and with material added by the the great mime artist and teacher Enrico Cecchetti. The effervescent and technically brilliant Nadia Nerina starred as Swanilda. The choreography of Coppélia is unassumingly challenging: brimming with fast, fleeting footwork and covering a gamut of styles, from the jerky doll variations in Act II to the grand ballerina climax of the Wedding pas de deux. https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/coppelia-2019-digital I was thinking more of Ninette de Valois' ballets which were by her alone. It would be good to have a revival of a few but it would have to be carefully done, with the right casts etc. I don't know how modern audiences would react.
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    Apparently yes there is a daily LIKES quota! Who knew hey?
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    And a revival of Les Patineurs! That same 'nonchalant wit' was on display when Daichi Ikarashi rehearsed the Ashton Foundation masterclass 'Blue Boy' variation' with Wayne Sleep.
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    BRB2: Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection review — young stars of new ensemble shine Hopeful!
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    I've used up all today's LIKES quota so consider this a LIKE!
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    Well the Guardian critic appears to have liked it which is good! BRB2 review – great start for Carlos Acosta’s young squad https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/apr/26/brb2-review-great-start-for-carlos-acostas-young-squad The newer dancers show care and precision, and a developing sense of performance. It’s clear they’re still young, but this an enjoyably impressive showcase, and proof that Acosta is serious about investing in young talent.
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    Yes there's an awfully looooong thread to catch up with! 🤩
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    Yes we discussed this further up. Worth diving back in the posts!
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    However, given the current state of the finances, new works aren't going to be commissioned right now. But the company isn't actually short on works by women. It has very recently commissioned work by women. Given its history, it's not exactly averse to women as choreographers or indeed, Directors. Sadly, no women have choreographed anything to rival Don Q, Swan Lake or Nutcracker and at this point, those are needed to secure the future of the company.
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    I've not seen Checkmate in years, of them all it seems to have been the keeper though. It's actually bad isn't it that these are being neglected / lost?
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    Andree Howard's La fête étrange?
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    Rake's Progress, depends on who is cast of course! I'd love to see revivals too but I think not very likely. Ah the Wells books! I see I've used up my quota of LIKES for today. Hmm.
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    I can't see De Valois being revived TBH unless it was part of some anniversary season. I wonder if they would attract audiences now.
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    Well do make some suggestions from the existing rep! I'd say women have been given opportunities in the recent past. some works from the distant past could be revived (doubtful TBH) but maybe at this time what is needed are the old favourites to pull in the ££££££
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    There's been recent work by Crystal Pite but it's been too recent to revive this soon? (I loved The Statement) Pam Tanowitz?
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    So, given that new works clearly cannot be afforded at present, which ballets from the existing rep can you suggest should be revived? Obviously as the Cellist (which I think was good in parts, but I'd not rave, and the music was of course wonderful...) is being revived and Kristin McNally is choreographing a new piece it's not a total no show for women?
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    There's a rather good review here of three of the Ashton ballets Sarasota are bringing. https://dancetabs.com/2021/05/sarasota-ballet-ashton-bill-valses-nobles-et-sentimentales-walk-to-the-paradise-garden-facade/ I also wondered given recent er... sensibilities what would happen to the character dancing the tango in Facade, I see he's now to be known as the gigolo. 😊 https://www.roh.org.uk/photos/6171434563 Sir Fred in the role. Gargouillades galore in that polka! As for Paradise Garden: "Without the context of a bravura gala, the piece feels preposterous" Oh well.
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