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Clearly I wasn’t referring to after he has been knocked unconscious. That shouldn’t have happened in the first place.

I didn't say anywhere that he triumphs. I just said that he should fight. I would hope that with the imminent prospect of the death of someone you love, you would fight to try to avoid it happening, irrespective of whether you are male or female. I did mention further upthread that I like the 'girl power' aspect of the swans getting their revenge on VR. But I would like it more if Siegfried had put up a good fight, then gone over the rocks to join Odette, then let the swans finish off VR. Nothing to do with 'macho' fights, all to do with fighting for someone you love.

I love things about Act IV: the pdd, the beautiful swans, the way the swans slowly leave the stage during the pdd, the atmospheric lighting. What I dislike about the act is that Siegfried is consigned to the floor for much of the last part. He should be up, fighting VR ! Nor do I like the ending (my preference is for them both to die, then reunite in the apotheosis for eternity, as in Dowell's version), although I think I'm getting used to it.

Or, you just might not have liked it simply because you didn't like it! It's allowed!

How wonderful that she will perform with ABT on that stage again!

This is appalling, but not surprising. It's merely a reflection of where our society is right now. Bravo Wigmore Hall for being so brave.

Should've gone to Specsavers....! 🤓

Probably for her TikTok or Instagram page...

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Great review Jan, thanks. I can’t wait to see this in London at the end of May.

Someone once described Bourne's works as "dancicals" and for me that is the perfect description for them.

Lamb was wonderful last week.

I look forward to hearing what people think of it.

Thanks Jane. I thought it might be Rachel.

And they would probably have a record as to who bought the ticket for that seat. I am so sorry you had to experience that, Emma. I certainly would not have been as restrained as you were!!

A beautiful photo of Yasmine Naghdi in her debut run as Odette/Odile. Photo by Rachel Hollings.

Just keep checking our Ticket Sales and Exchange area. If someone is selling a ticket, you will find it there. You can also post up to let everyone know what you are looking for.

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Same....even more luckily, both at the ROH!

Yes....I would recommend Vadim/Fumi and Yasmine/Matthew (although you can see the latter in the cinema soon so if you can only come once perhaps try the former at the ROH and see the latter on the screen).

My personal opinion is that with Fumi and Yasmine Naghdi, the RB (and we the audience) is lucky enough to have amongst its ranks two of the world's finest classical ballerinas.

I agree totally. Tonight was wonderful. Vadim was phenomenal.

Tonight's cast list: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/swan-lake-by-liam-scarlett/cast-list/54711