Mandy Kent

17 hours ago, Sim said:

It’s worth looking at the comments on Ballet Alert, our American cousin.  When I looked earlier today the comments were generally positive.  

Thanks Sim,  for directing our attention to Ballet Alert. I really enjoyed reading some positive reviews of the performances of Mayerling. 

Are there any balletcoforum folks in LA watching the Royal Ballet. I've just read in today's links Lewis Segal's less that adulatory review of Kenneth McMillan's masterpiece Mayerling...

Joshua and Laurie McSherry-Gray have announced on Instagram that they are taking part. 

General booking opens tomorrow Thurs 4th July .

Friends ( ENO supporters) booking is open now.

Hearty congratulations to all but very special congratulations to Brandon Lawrence who has been deservedly promoted to principal. Well done 🍾🍾🍾

Thank you for your interesting review. What a varied programme. 

6 hours ago, alison said:

I didn't know anything about all this.

Neither did anyone else !

Anyone on the forum planning to go? Hope we get some reports ! 

What a treat for New York ballet lovers ! And the opportunity  to see Ed Watson dancing... sigh

The Stalls were pretty full, I was right at the back and there were only a few spaces. 

Fabulous night of dancing and a very special tribute and flower throw ( carnations ) for David Bintley. And people did sing The Lily Of Laguna although I didn’t know it so just listened 😀

The words were printed in the cast sheet !

I thought the £5 programme excellent value with lots of tributes to David Bintley from various dancers such as Robert Parker and Elisha Willis . 

If anyone else is planning to go , and would like to meet up, please send me a PM ...

I’m going !! 

5 hours ago, LinMM said:

Have I misunderstood something here.....he hasn't left ENB to join the Mariinsky has he? I thought he had just been invited to do this performance ( of maybe there's more than one) 

 

LinMM , he has not left ENB.

He was invited to guest , first of all at a gala earlier this year, and now as James in La Sylphide on July 19 th . 

3 hours ago, Bluebird said:

https://www.brb.org.uk/whats-on/event/hobsons-choice#dates-and-times

Edit: click on Sadler’s Wells to get links to cast lists.

Thank you dear Bluebird xx 

I’m attending on Tuesday 25th for the Triple at SW and Sat 29 th eve for Hobson's Choice. Really looking forward to seeing BRB ! Do we know the casting yet for Hobson's Choice at SW ?? Thanks if anyone could report back ! 

I suppose that’s a possibility. He has already guested at the Mariinsky in a Gala earlier this year. I’m keenly ‘watching’ his career. He has so much potential. 

Let’s organise a group visit ( wishful thinking ) 

Congratulations Shale Wagman and merde 

From a flyer at the Royal Albert Hall:

BRB with the Royal Philharmonic  Orchestra present The Beauty of Tchaikovsky on Wednesday 2nd October at 7.30 pm 

Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Polonaise ( Eugene Onegin) Capriccio Italien, Marche Slave and an 1812 Firework Finale ( wow !!) conducted by Barry Wordsworth 

Box Office 020 7589 8212

royalalberthall.com

On the website look up The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra rather than BRB 

Ticket price range from £20-£66

There are not so many tickets left , quite heavily booked already ! 

1 hour ago, bridiem said:

 

I think Dawnstar was joking...

 

But yes, it's extremely aggravating to sit behind someone with a bouffant hairdo of some kind (especially if they're tall to start with!).

As a tall lady ( not as tall as some men I know) I often feel I should hunch down a bit if there are shorter people behind me. Its the fault of raking. Everyone gets a much better view looking down from one of the circles...Last night at the theatre in the stalls,a very tall man directly in front of me obscured much of the first half of Rosmerholm.. went upstairs for act 2. much better view !

Cant expect the theatres to sell tickets in height order can we ! ;)

2 hours ago, Bruce Wall said:

I've also read Adam Cooper is to be in AMP's Swan Lake at SW when it is revived - yet again - the year after next.  It didn't say exactly in which role he would be appearing.  

Where did you read this please Bruce ? I’ve heard about him appearing in The Red Shoes and in SITR but not in Swan Lake which is  still currently touring to Japan and the USA this autumn and winter . If it were to happen I can see him as The Private Secretary possibly? 

On 14/06/2019 at 01:46, Balletfanp said:

 

 

Ditto Nicol Edmonds. I really liked his portrayal of Paris, plus having just seen him in Symphony in C tonight (more later on the appropriate thread) I feel he is a dancer who is underrated and who also needs promotion.

I agree wholeheartedly. He made Paris into a real character and he partnered Sarah Lamb beautifully with support and accuracy. 

On 04/06/2019 at 00:06, Sim said:

One of my favourite quotes ever from Eric:   “The best Kitri I ever saw was her Giselle...!”

😂

I have one spare ticket stalls circle Row B at cost price £52 ono for La Fille du Regiment matinee 12.00pm

on Saturday 20th July. Please send me a PM if interested  , thank you

Mandy  

Just in from The Covent Garden Dance Company.. with the  full programme !

There are just a few tickets left for the Sunday Evening

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BALLET & DANCE
The Covent Garden Dance Company are celebrating ten years of ballet and dance at Hatch House in Wiltshire. Over the last decade Hatch House has played host to some of the biggest names in ballet and dance including Carlos Acosta, Lauren Cuthbertson, Mara Galeazzi, Vadim Muntagirov and many, many more.
The all-inclusive dinner ticket includes a welcome drink, three course gourmet dinner with wines and all 12 world class performances. You are invited to come and dine amongst the scents of the summer flora in Hatch House’s world-famous Walled Garden and watch some of the world’s greatest dancers perform for your delectation.
The company of world-famous artists perform a mixed bill of classical, contemporary and neoclassical works. To celebrate the 10th anniversary this year’s stars include Steven McRae (Royal Ballet), Lauren Cuthbertson (Royal Ballet), Xander Parish (Mariinsky Ballet), Maria Khoreva (Mariinsky Ballet), Ksenia Ovsyanick (Staatsballett, Berlin) Mara Galeazzi and many more.
The dinner and performances all take place in a specially created 440 seat dinner theatre within the walled garden (covered for the event) with half hour sections of performance taking place between the three dining courses.
The Covent Garden Dance Company have earned a reputation for presenting some of the most beautiful gala programmes in the world. The combination of ballet and fine dining is a treat for anyone and everyone.
Post show there is a fully furnished cocktail bar and music till 1am with a divine menu created especially for the event by our mixologists.
For further information or to book tickets for the summers hottest event at www.coventgardendance.com or email us on events@coventgardendance.com.
  
 ENTRÉE
10th ANNIVERSARY OF BALLET & DANCE AT HATCH HOUSE PROGRAMME
SUMMA:
Choreographer: Vitali Safronkine. Music: Arvo Pärt (Summa) Performed by Vitali Safronkine, Iker Murillo, Maria Sabater.
ROMEO & JULIET: Balcony pas de deux.
Choreographer: Sir Kenneth Macmillan. Music: Sergei Prokofiev Performed by: Mara Galeazzi and Vito Mazzeo
CONCERTO: 2nd Movement Pas De Deux
Choreography: Sir Kenneth Macmillan. Music: Dmitri Shostakovich Second Piano Concerto. Performed by Lauren Cuthbertson and Nicol Edmonds
CORSAIRE: Act 2 Pas De Deux.
Choreography: Marius Petipa. Music by Adolphe Adam. Performed by Xander Parish and Maria Khoreva
PLAT PRINCIPAL
SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Choreography Steven McRae. Music: Benny Goodman. Performed by Steven McRae
LA SILLOUETTE:
Choreography: Vitali Safronkine. Music: Giovanni Sollima Performed by: Vitali Safronkine and Maria Munoz Sabater
QUALIA: Choreography Wayne McGregor. Music: Scanner Performed by: Mara Galeazzi and Vito Mazzeo
CLOSURE:
Choreography: Juliano Nunes. Music: Schubert Impromptus. D 899 (Op.90) Impromptu No.3 in G Flat Performed by: Xander Parish and Maria Khoreva. - Choreography: Juliano Nunes
THE LIGHTNESS OF BEING:
Choreography Ksenia Ovsyanick. Music Phillip Glass. Performed by: Ksenia Ovsyanick & Zdenek Konvalina
LE DESSERT:
CZARDAS:
Choreography: Music: Czardas performed by Vasko Vassilev Performed by Steven McRae
REMINISCENCE:
Choreography: Vitali Safronkine Music: Ólafur Arnalds Performed by: Vitali Safronkine, Iker Murillo and Maria Sabater
MULTIPLICITY / FORMS OF SILENCE AND EMPTINESS –
Choreography: Nacho Duato. Music: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Johann Sebastian Bach Performed by: Ksenia Ovsyanick (Staats Ballet Berlin) Zdenek Konvalina (Covent Garden Dance)
WHITE ADAGIO. ACT II. SWAN LAKE: Choreography: Marius Petipa. Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky Performed by: Lauren Cuthbertson and Nicol Edmonds
101:
Choreography: Eric Gauthier. Music: 101 special recording. Performed by: Xander Parish

 HELPFUL INFORMATION
DRESS CODE AND WEATHER COVER:
Chic and elegant with an eye on the weather.
The gardens are covered for the event, but they are not heated. Please dress for the weather as well as the occasion.
PARKING:
There is plenty of free parking in the estate. You will be guided by the marshals as you
arrive down the grand drive. Please follow their instructions.
SHOW TIMES:
The Gardens open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 7:15pm. The show ends around 11pm.
BAR:
The is a cocktail bar for pre & post-show social and dancing until 1am.
CASH AND CARD:
You can pay for using cash or card at the event.
NEAREST TRAIN STATION:
Tisbury station is 6 mins from Hatch House venue.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
We will contact all parties and bookings to check for any dietary requirements. We try to ensure that we can cater for almost all dietary requirements. If you have any severe allergies, then please ensure you make the production aware.
WHAT TIME DO WE BOOK A TAXI FOR?
The gardens are open till 1am and you are welcome to stay until your taxi arrives. Guests in general stay post show until 12:30 – 1am for a social. However, if cocktails and music are not your thing then midnight is a good time to book your cab for.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATION: We have a ‘Recommended Accommodation’ list of places in the area that you can book. Please just email us for the list.
MENU &WINES: The menu is a set menu and is a three-course gourmet dinner with wines. We are generous with our wine allowing around 3⁄4 of a bottle per guest.
SAT NAV: Hatch House, West Hatch, Wiltshire. SP3 6PA.

On 07/06/2019 at 20:21, Rosefin said:

This sounds fantastic, although the price is a little high per night.
 
Does a portion of the ticket price go to charity, or will there be separate charity events going on? And another question, which wine will be served at the night?

Thanks
Rosefin

The price includes good quality wines and a high standard of catering with a sit down 3 course meal. I have no idea which wines are being served ! Would that be a deal maker ? If so I can enquire!? Or you can contact Covent Garden Dance Company through their website. 

As far as I know this is not a charity fund raiser. The price of the ticket is to cover the cost of the meal/ drinks /venue hire/ payment of staff/ payment of dancers/ tax and insurance etc. I personally think it is good value for money if you wish to treat yourself. I realise not everyone can afford it, but we all choose and budget according to our individual means I guess. 

The dancers listed are all amazing with many principal dancers. I’m going on the Sunday evening 😀

49 minutes ago, Mary said:

Aren't they lovely.....

So gorgeous watching on the cinema screen... close ups are excellent.