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  1. Sim
    I think that was much of the reason for him pimping out his sister in the first place, so that they would both benefit financially. Lescaut is out for himself as much as (if not more than) he is for Manon.
  2. Sim
    Let’s hope so…his start at the RB has been very sad. Let’s hope he can fulfill his potential from now on. I have really enjoyed watching him and want to see more. Much more.
  3. Sim
    We are usually by the small set that leads down to the old foyer or up to the Crush Room. Thanks for your kind wishes. X
  4. Sim
    Cinderella is going to the ball! Thanks to a very kind forum member I now have a ticket for Friday night. I am thrilled. Reading all of the reviews above reiterates my total bafflement as to why RB management decided to pretty much cut Alex out of performances for the past few years. I am at a loss to understand it. Didn't they see his unforgettable Romeo with Yasmine Naghdi? His brilliant and sympathetic portrayal of Benno, usually a role no more than a bland wingman for Siegfried? His wonderful Oberon? I could go Oberon and on....but I don't want to start my Sunday with anger.
  5. Sim
    Lovely photo, @bangorballetboy
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    @Jamesrhblack @Fonty @Beaker and anyone else wanting to say hello tonight....sadly I have had to sell my ticket for this evening's show, but the 'gang' usually sits by the small set of stairs that go down to the old part of the House. I do hope if you are all there on either Tuesday or Thursday I can catch you then instead. But do say hello to whoever is there tonight...we are a friendly bunch!! Oh, and enjoy. Gutted I can't be there as I don't have tickets for the 8th. Can't wait to hear about it. At least I saw Hayward at the beginning of the run, and she was magnificent.
  7. Sim
    Indeed. The emotion on their faces in the first one says it all.
  8. Sim
    Thanks Bridie. I look forward to reading everyone's reviews....and that will make it hurt even more, no doubt!! 😱
  9. Sim
    On the other hand, even if one has never sat in the stalls before, maybe a 40% discount might entice them to do so!
  10. Sim
    I certainly agree about Bussell, less so about Yoshida.
  11. Sim
    Ticket now spoken for.
  12. Sim
    I am so bummed out because for the first time ever I have done my back in and won't be able to make it for tonight's show. Even more bummed out because I don't have a ticket for the 8th. Anyway, very last minute but if anyone would like this ticket please send me a DM. £14. Thanks. Sim
  13. Sim
    I have tickets for the 28th and whilst I am sorry not to be seeing Lauren (especially after her tour de force as Manon) I am thrilled that she is being replaced by Fumi so that I can unexpectedly see this wonderful partnership again this season.
  14. Sim
    Yes, those good old days, when you had to fill in that tiny form, write out a cheque (remember those?!) and provide a stamped addressed envelope for return of tickets. When you could still rely on the mail. As you say, Mary, the excitement of opening your returned envelope was so much fun. I always used to add a little note requesting certain seats, and almost always got what I asked for.
  15. Sim
    I believe that anyone who uses the ROH aside from the 'home' companies has to pay to rent it. There might be the odd exception, but I don't think the Opera House has the financial luxury of being able to support visiting companies (staff, insurance, electricity and everything else involved).
  16. Sim
    Yes, it's usually the case that Manon takes off her bracelet and throws it at the Gaoler or onto the floor right next to him. She is so disgusted she would never want to keep it. In the heat of the moment Lauren probably forgot to take it off!
  17. Sim
    May I also add a kind reply....as I am not seeing this cast, it was wonderful to have such a good and incisive description of it. Thanks Dawnstar.
  18. Sim
    Ten times mine!!
  19. Sim
    A very emotional evening, not least because of the presence of Dame Antoinette Sibley. Kevin O’Hare came out before it started to tell us that in this 50th anniversary of Manon, the creator of the role was in the audience and that it’s her 85th birthday! Joe Sissens brought her out from behind the curtain at the end and she got a huge ovation. The house lights went up and she could see everyone applauding her. She had a huge smile and gave a graceful and balletic acknowledgment to us. She looked beautiful. A moment to treasure.
  20. Sim
    I very much look forward to hearing your report from front and back stage!!
  21. Sim
    Yes, I remember. I was at Daria's farewell performance at the RAH and we gave her the send-off she deserved. Coming from the fans and audience, it meant the world to her.
  22. Sim
    Well, as I always say, if I want any information of any kind my first port of call is always this forum! That's how I found out about Ryo replacing Steven.
  23. Sim
    This.
  24. Sim
    Me four. I'm going to the Saturday matinee so unfortunately will not be able to see Sara Mearns, but I'm very happy with the casting otherwise.
  25. Sim
    And a fake blood capsule in the mouth that they can bite on to make them 'bleed' from the mouth.
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