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‘Look at the bloody tip!’: Jason Manford blasts messy theatre audiences https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/dec/05/bloody-tip-jason-manford-blasts-messy-theatre-audiences The comedian posted a video of the ‘shocking’ amount of litter left behind after his performance in a panto, saying, ‘You wouldn’t treat your own home like that, would you?’

I think this is a very sad day for many reasons and I'm in The North.

I held on since yesterday before posting. Should have checked links. Thanks. I think she deserves her own post. Further detailed info: https://www.pinabausch.org/person/marion_cito Marion Cito first worked as a dancer and assistant with Pina Bausch. From 1980 she is costume designer at the Tanztheater Wuppertal. She had a major impact on the style of Pina Bausch's pieces.

Hooray! A blizzard! (I think we can call that 'insider info'.)

Exactly

Marion Cito obituary Cito, who had been a dancer herself, spent 40 years working for Tanztheater Wuppertal https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/dec/04/marion-cito-costume-designer-to-pina-bausch-dies-aged-85

I do wonder why those snowflakes are wearing their vests under their costumes. Surely the entire point of being a snowflake is that you're chilly? Most odd and rather messy looking. Pics v interesting, ta!

Ad now on YouTube for Cinderella from Opus Arte (click bottom left link to YouTube & then 'more' for further info & sales):

Guardian today, no paywall: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/01/putin-loyalist-valery-gergiev-installed-as-director-of-bolshoi-theatre Putin loyalist Valery Gergiev installed as director of Bolshoi theatre Star conductor becomes latest Kremlin supporter to lead a major Russian cultural institution

There is further information about the magnificent King's Theatre dome here: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/about/stories/dear-john-celebrating-the-kings-dome Rich in theatrical motifs and references, John’s design for the King’s dome was painted onto the 17m high dome in the summer of 2013 by a team led by scenic artist Kevin Leary and including John Byrne’s daughter Celie Byrne and John himself. The work replaced the previous design, completed in 1985, but damaged and in a state of disrepair by 2012, providing the ideal opportunity for a major contemporary commission. There is a link there to the BBC documentary about John Byrne What do Artists Do All Day? (includes the creation of the dome).

The Scottish painter, designer and playwright John Byrne has died. His paintings are displayed in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, the Museum of Modern Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/01/john-byrne-renowned-playwright-artist-dies-aged-83 John Byrne obituary: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/01/john-byrne-obituary? Playwright and artist who wrote the BBC series Tutti Frutti and Your Cheatin’ Heart, and plays including The Slab Boys John Byrne: the maverick Scottish playwright and artist was a master observer https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/dec/01/john-byrne-died-aged-83-playwright-artist Byrne, who has died aged 83, used his life as a constant source of inspiration for exuberant plays and paintings John Byrne designed among other things Billy Connolly's banana boots, and this magnificent ceiling for the King's Theatre Edinburgh (Creative Commons, link with all credits etc here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_ceiling_in_the_King's_Theatre_in_Edinburgh.jpg )

Here it is. The info and link are on the FB comment which are part of the post with the video. https://www.medici.tv/en/ballets/romeo-et-juliette-prokofiev-christian-spuck-ballett-zurich-philharmonia-zurich-michail-jurowski-opernhaus-zurich?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=_romeoandjuliet_ballet

Oh dear.

Photos! https://www.brb.org.uk/stories/the-nutcracker-2023-opening-night A short film about the sets and props which are a 'joint venture', with ROH and Glyndebourne helping: Simply sumptuous. https://www.brb.org.uk/stories/meet-the-makers-the-nutcracker-props-sets Meet the three new Sugar Plum Fairies, 2023: https://www.brb.org.uk/stories/meet-our-new-sugar-plum-fairies-for-2023

This is one of the most magnificently costumed productions of Sleeping Beauty I've ever seen, and Carabosse is glorious!

Tokyo https://www.japanarts.co.jp/en/artist/asamimakiballet/ https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/news/all/condolence-maki-asami.html https://www.youtube.com/c/AsamiMakiBalletTokyo

That's not pirated footage I've posted. It's a trailer for the 'official' version. "Available on DVD from Opus Arte" However the full thing is on YouTube, for those willing to search. Pirated. But don't tell anyone.

It needs some very good dancers who can do the steps (!) and also have the required sense of irony, as well as a touch of pathos! I'd have thought Anna Rose O'Sullivan and Steven McRae (as the Captain Belaye) were made for this. Nela and Vadim! And where IS Coppelia? Bring it back! (And Fille of course.)

Sad isn't it? I see Nottingham Council has declared itself bust. I think many others will follow. There simply is not the cash to even provide the basic services let alone anything else.

Gorgeous! A bluebird who can actually fly 🙂and that waistcoat Vadim is wearing is sublime. Look at the embroidery on THAT! Phwoooar!

I suspect it's the very ancient one with Steven McRae. It's pirated on YouTube if you search! No Jolly Roger flying on this snippet. It's legit.

A new trailer, pushing the stream's festive offerings and £1 joining fee

Teaching. https://www.instagram.com/jasmindurham23/?hl=en-gb

Obituary Shane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/30/shane-macgowan-pogues-singer-dies?CMP=share_btn_tw

Shane MacGowan of the Pogues has died aged 65.