LinMM Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Perhaps we need a thread something like "who's going to Swan lake(etc etc etc) this week" Then people could arrange where to meet on any particular day. I think Duck has started something similar except I don't know how to put it at the bottom like she did!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Perhaps we need a thread something like "who's going to Swan lake(etc etc etc) this week" Then people could arrange where to meet on any particular day. I think Duck has started something similar except I don't know how to put it at the bottom like she did!! I used the space for the signature (my settings -> signature). Now that I've added a second performance there, I've noted that the signature has been amended also for previous posts I like the idea of a separate thread as the information that I am sharing about upcoming performances is only visible in my signature ... so if I am not posting anything, the information won't be visible to anyone. Ideally, the thread would be able to handle posts about a variety of upcoming performances in a way that a specific performance can be identified easily (something like a database that can be searched/ sorted by date/ location etc., not sure whether the forum has such an option?). ----- edited for typo & last sentence Edited August 1, 2016 by Duck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Ideally, the thread would be able to handle posts about a variety of upcoming performances in a way that a specific performance can be identified easily (something like a database that can be searched/ sorted by date/ location etc., not sure whether the forum has such an option?). I believe the software has a Calendar option - if it hasn't been disabled - but it takes one heck of a lot of work to keep it viable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulcinella Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 A theatre forum I go on has a thread titled "This week I am going to ..." on which people post which plays and musicals they will be seeing this week. Couldn't we start a similar thread? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 A theatre forum I go on has a thread titled "This week I am going to ..." on which people post which plays and musicals they will be seeing this week. Couldn't we start a similar thread? I like keeping it to a specific week as this will limit the number of posts of "I am going to ..." within the same thread, and thus facilitate searches for the same date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmie Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'll be at The Flames of Paris tonight (5th). I'll be there early as usual, in the Amphi bar area eating sandwiches and drinking tea pre-show if anyone wants to say hi. Only one interval which'll mostly be taken up with eating a mango sorbet (ROH summer special). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Ooh, they're doing the mango sorbet? Hurrah! A flavour I actually like (given the wide range of flavours of Criterion I'm happy to eat at Sadler's Wells, I rarely ever eat them at the ROH because of the lack of interesting flavours) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Is the mango sorbet served in the amphi bar? Yum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmie Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 They're hiding in with the ice-creams on sale at the interval all around the house - hard to spot and definitely yum . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavycapers Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Met a lovely young dancer and her mum whilst waiting at the stage door last night. We didn't have badges, but found out the other was Balletcoforum. Lovely to see we have such enthusiastic and articulate young members! Nice to meet you swanprincess! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 It was lovely to meet you, Cavycapers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ja Sm Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 At last I have got round to ordering mine! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 well I won't be wearing a badge but on Friday will be at the ENB Friends' rehearsal of Giselle at Markova House, which will be a very small group. Anyone else attending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Yes but it's Thursday Sept 1st isn't it? Will just go and check you've got me worried now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Yes my ticket says Sept 1st at 7pm it's at Markova House and is a rehearsal and talk of Akram Khans new Giselle. There could be two events of course but I shall be at tomorrow's one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I hope they haven't changed the date and I've missed an email!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Just checked all my ENB emails and had one only yesterday but confirming the details for the 1st Sept! And giving all the timings for the evening Do you want to check Quintus that you have the correct date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 In fact either someone has a sense of humour or I'm completely out of the link on something This is how tomorrow ENB event listed 7pm drinks in the lower studio 7.30pm rehearsal with Akram Khan and our dancers 8pm Q and A session hosted by Lindsey Winship dance critic of the Evening Standard 8. 45 pm carriages. Carriages??? ....Are we to be picked up by horse drawn carriages and whisked off to some special destination ......or just Victoria Station even? Is there another interpretation of this word? I'm looking forward to the whole evening but especially the carriages at the end!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissBalletFan Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 8. 45 pm carriages. Carriages??? ....Are we to be picked up by horse drawn carriages and whisked off to some special destination ......or just Victoria Station even? Is there another interpretation of this word? I'm looking forward to the whole evening but especially the carriages at the end!! Hi LinMM, I am sorry to tell you that 'carriages' is another way of saying 'this is when you leave'. So it is the end of the evening, and you will have to find your own way home...carriage or otherwise It is of course from olden times when you would probably ask your carriage to be waiting to pick you up. This term is often used at formal meetings or events, I have seen it a formal guild dinner, and also on a wedding invitation. I am sure the British contingent will have more background on the etymology. Edited August 31, 2016 by SwissBalletFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) There are two events. Mine is all Friday afternoon - it's the 'Great Friends' rehearsal. The one on Thursday is probably for a different membership - perhaps 'Bare Acquaintances' or 'Ships That pass in The Night'. Or perhaps the far more exclusive 'Practically Part of The Family' class. Edited August 31, 2016 by Quintus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Aha but our Thursday event maybe more intimate and revealing!! Hope you enjoy the big Friday do!! Bet you haven't got carriages on your invite either!! Edited August 31, 2016 by LinMM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Bet you haven't got carriages on your invite either!! It says 'Private Jets at 6pm' on mine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Not as romantic though is it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 ..... but just as final! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Not as romantic though is it? Sorry, my invite was folded - it actually reads 'Swooning ladies will be tenderly borne in the arms of their chosen Principal to their [Private Jets at 6pm]'. And there's a cream tea! ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I know when I'm beat! So from little friend to big friend ....bye for now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I don't suppose there are any ENB Friends in the "Bare Acquaintances" or "Ships That Pass in the Night" class who are going tomorrow? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ja Sm Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 If I remember...I shall wear my new badge with pride at the ukmasterclass on Sunday at Rambert studios...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Carriages = taxis Far less exciting - enjoy! Edited September 2, 2016 by Don Q Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatiana Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 There was a Great Friends Open Rehearsal that week and the Masterclass - I think there was a little confusion on the matter! Did you enjoy the masterclass LinMM? Awful issues with sound but I thought really enjoyable after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 well I thoroughly enjoyed the GFOR, though I winced when the poor Wilis had to do stamping double-footed hops en pointe - looked really painful! While the event didn't have the benefit of explanations from AK, on the upside pretty much the whole company seemed to be there, and all the Giselles and Myrthes were rehearsing their parts simultaneously, which gave a unique change to 'read across' all the principals and some others .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I didn't go to the master class Tatiana. There were two rehearsals ....one on the Thursday and one on the Friday I went to the Thursday one which just had three dancers and Akram Khan. We were shown a couple of scenes from the new ballet and then an interview with Akram followed by question and answer session. I think the Friday rehearsal had more dancers more of a full Company rehearsal. I very much enjoyed this event but have written about it on another thread here ....connected to ENB's new Giselle. It may be called Akram Khan's new Giselle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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