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DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I'd give the audience a break - the make-up of it probably had a large number of non-regular theatre/ballet goers for whom it would have been a marvelous novelty (first time attendance?), so can hardly blame them for being excitable -
DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I don't mind most of the more joyous shouts in the town square, seems in tune with what's going on. The bits I really don't like is the 'appreciative' exclamations around the gypsy campfire - sounds like dirty old men lusting after a lap dancer -
DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
somewhat ironically, I had given up going to my local Vue (15mins walk away) because they always cocked it up (and the price rise from Β£12 to Β£24 not helping). But tonight - no problem at all! (except the gloom, which I doubt was their fault) -
DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
My Vue (off Purley Way near the Ikea in West Croydon) doesn't seem to do encore shows at all - and isn't even doing the Nutcracker live stream in December this time around. Mind you, as there were only 6 of us in the Screen 1 autitorium this evening (out of 85 recliner seats), you have to wonder how many more they will cover in the future π As for the show this evening - enjoyed it well enough, though whether it's the lighting, the camera work, or a combination of the two, it wasn't half gloomy - even in the sunny town square (where sunny = beige, and indoors = dark brown) -
DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I think I've pulled a bit of a fast one π Sky Cinema offer two tickets per month for a free cinema visit, to be used Sunday-Thursday. Now I assumed this was for a standard film, but just for cheek I tried one of this month's codes for the DonQ cinema relay tomorrow - and it worked!!! So I'm there for nowt, along with about 7-8 other people at the moment. Bit of a result! -
Ballet music, dogs and bonfire night
zxDaveM replied to jmhopton's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Not a pet owner, but just dislike fireworks, especially in local gardens. We had our usually double whammy last night - the smaller 'displays' before 8pm, then what seemed louder ones when people got back from the big public displays (the big Saturday night ones in parks etc) at about 10.30-11pm And something to look forward to again this evening no doubt (the official bonfire night) -
Yes, wouldn't it be great to just get the tickets you want (and nice ones at that!) and have the only worry is that you don't clash with other dates, raher than clashing with the bank manager (or CC company!)
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RB Casting - SPRING BOOKING PERIOD 2024
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
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DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Sounds like the giveaway didn't work out The Sound of Music springs to mind: G: You gave all your dresses to the poor when you entered the abbey? M: Yes! G: What about that one? (the one she was wearing) M: Oh, the poor didn't want this one... -
RB Casting - SPRING BOOKING PERIOD 2024
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
ah - you beat me to it above, must have been typing at the same time (and I'm slower!)- 151 replies
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RB Casting - SPRING BOOKING PERIOD 2024
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Perhaps Akane's injury worse than we feared... OR Perhaps they are lined up for the June fixtures- 151 replies
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World Ballet Day 2023
zxDaveM replied to Benjamin's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I think it's a 'Wayneism' that he does instead of counts π -
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DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I think it's for a camera 'rehearsal' for the cinema relay, and to have a backup for wonkey moments on the live relay, should they decide to release a dvd. -
DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
way more chance of it appearing at ENB, than with the RB -
DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
no, just another pic of Julia and the afore mentioned Emma-Jane π -
DON QUIXOTE - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
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THE LIMIT - ROYAL BALLET - Autumn 2023
zxDaveM replied to Geoff's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Yes, the number of words left, the number they had saved for each other, gave an indication of their (flagging?) dedication to each other. Saw the 'other' cast this afternoon. Liked and enjoyed both cast members, and Hannah Rudd particularly fluid whilst dancing. The choreography properly her cuppa I guess. Vocals were clear enough, for my ears Jacob Wye clearer than Alex's aussie twang. Not sure The Boss would have appreciated the singing though from either this afternoon! -
ANEMOI/THE CELLIST - ROYAL BALLET AUTUMN 2023
zxDaveM replied to Cescablue's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
They seem to happen all the time at ROH these days (as many a curtain call photo ruined with heads and raised clapping hands attest) -
start/end times for performances
zxDaveM replied to zxDaveM's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
As I say, 7pm would be great for me, but appreciate it wouldn't suit everyone. Perhaps alternate shows at 7? Ironically, Saturday evening performances are often at 7pm, but I'm not keen on Saturday shows as there is so much else I'm a-doing on a Saturday!