JennyTaylor Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Back to R&J. The Ballet Boyz film was on BBC4 last night and I watched it for the umpteenth time. So interesting to compare the film versus the stage version so fresh in my mind. Thrilled and excited that I have a double whammy of R&J on Saturday where I will see all the major participants of the film in one or other of the performances. I am expecting supreme romance in the matinee followed by fireworks in the evening. Edited October 18, 2021 by JennyTaylor typo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Just now, JennyTaylor said: Back to R&J. Spoilsport! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Or the prurient. Edited to say that this comment was in answer to Fonty’s speculation that nude ballet could attract the sort of people who might only come to snigger. Edited October 18, 2021 by Scheherezade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Tierney Heap has posted that it will be her debut as lead harlot tomorrow 🙂 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, Rob S said: Tierney Heap has posted that it will be her debut as lead harlot tomorrow 🙂 I’m very pleased that she’s back 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 16 hours ago, RobR said: I’m very pleased that she’s back Has she been injured again? I thought she came back from injury in February 2020. She was in the second cast of Dances At A Gathering, wasn't she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Speaking of injury- wishing Mr McRae good luck tonight... 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Yes, indeed. Kevin O'Hare mentioned him on In Tune earlier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I’m actually nervous for him. I really hope it is a brilliant success. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Gosh yes, fingers crossed it’s not a repeat of his last return from injury! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 A fantastic response from the audience when McRae made his entrance 👏👏👏 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I tried to have look up tonight's cast sheet - just curiosity, I'm not seeing this cast - but the link on the cast sheets page just goes to the main R&J page and then tonight's performance, as it's already started, is no longer on the list of performances. Has anyone managed to find where tonight's cast sheet may be? I see from his Instagram that Gartside is Tybalt tonight. He's posted a picture of his costume with the label showing his name & another name underneath that looks like Mock, so I wonder if that's an indication of an upcoming Tybalt for the January run? I don't think he's done the role before, has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Keeping fingers crossed for McRae he’s worked so hard for this. The Psychological hurdle must be huge never mind the ankle!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: I tried to have look up tonight's cast sheet - just curiosity, I'm not seeing this cast - but the link on the cast sheets page just goes to the main R&J page and then tonight's performance, as it's already started, is no longer on the list of performances. Has anyone managed to find where tonight's cast sheet may be? https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/romeo-and-juliet-by-kenneth-macmillan/cast-list/48941 We’ve got Friar Ponytail tonight. He looks a lot more willing to dispense poison than marry people. Edited October 19, 2021 by Rob S 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, Rob S said: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/romeo-and-juliet-by-kenneth-macmillan/cast-list/48941 We’ve got Friar Ponytail tonight. He looks a lot more willing to dispense poison than marry people. Unfortunately when I click on that link it just redirects me to the main R&J page at https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/romeo-and-juliet-by-kenneth-macmillan-details I've tried 2 different browsers, in case Firefox was doing something with remembering cookies that was messing it up, but I get the same thing in Chrome & Edge too. Grrrr! I wonder why they don't give him a period-appropriate wig, if he doesn't want to have a haircut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Ha ha Rob S!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 What a relief, Romeo successfully died without injuring himself 👏👍 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJL Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 A magical evening! Lamb and McRae both in wonderful form - strong connection and great acting from both, and the dancing was magnificent. McRae seemed on fire from the balcony pas de deux onwards. Very long and touching standing ovation for him at the end, during which he was presented with a bottle of bubbly 🙂 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 So lovely to see those pictures! Must have been pretty emotional in the House! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Great photos Rob, thanks so much. I am glad it was such a successful and special night! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Very pleased to see this and thought it complements Rob’s fabulous photos: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVOq-zio5rz/?utm_medium=copy_link 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJL Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Thanks for the wonderful photos Rob - so nice to have a reminder of this special moment. And likewise thanks to JohnS for the instagram link too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Very cheering indeed and Steven McRae's sheer bravery is quite remarkable. It is also uplifting to reflect on the amazing treatment, care and support injured dancers get nowadays, for such long periods of time- and the whole team who helped Steven deserve a clap too. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 What wonderful photos, Rob! It made me very emotional to see them and my husband too. Through Instagram I know just how hard the road back to the ROH stage has been. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrhblack Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Mary said: Very cheering indeed and Steven McRae's sheer bravery is quite remarkable. It is also uplifting to reflect on the amazing treatment, care and support injured dancers get nowadays, for such long periods of time- and the whole team who helped Steven deserve a clap too. I absolutely agree. His courage and tenacity are remarkable and the pictures are both beautiful and very moving. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 It was a beautiful and moving evening, and one to remember always. Thank you so much, Rob S, for the photos. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Having finally been able to view the cast sheet, I see Hay was Mercutio. I seem to be doomed not to get to see him in the role! Last time I saw 5 casts & no luck. This time I see 3 out of the 4 October casts & he's in the only one I don't see. Grrr! I do wish they'd announce Mercutio & Tybalt casting in advance. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 You might need to book for McRae's scheduled performances in future, Dawnstar: Hay frequently seems to be cast as support in them - I guess it's probably a height thing. Hang on, did you say Mercutio? Is that a debut? I was thinking Benvolio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 22 minutes ago, alison said: You might need to book for McRae's scheduled performances in future, Dawnstar: Hay frequently seems to be cast as support in them - I guess it's probably a height thing. Hang on, did you say Mercutio? Is that a debut? I was thinking Benvolio. I've not yet ever seen McRae live! Just after I started seeing the RB he went on leave to do Cats then got injured. Do they cast Mercutios on height though? All the RB Mercutios seem to be on the shorter side. I don't think Hay's that much shorter than Acri or Sambe, is he? I guess Zuchetti's a bit taller. (Is that all the RB Mercutios?) The cast sheet definitely says Hay as Mercutio, with Ella as Benvolio. I don't think it's a debut though, as I'm sure I remember being disappointed that I didn't manage to see him Mercutio in 2019 so he presumably must have been doing it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dawnstar said: Having finally been able to view the cast sheet, I see Hay was Mercutio. I seem to be doomed not to get to see him in the role! Last time I saw 5 casts & no luck. This time I see 3 out of the 4 October casts & he's in the only one I don't see. Grrr! I do wish they'd announce Mercutio & Tybalt casting in advance. I thought he was very good. Re debut, I’ve seen him at least twice as Mercutio in 2019….22/5 and 1/6 Edited October 20, 2021 by Rob S 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 You are a star Rob S!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbfisher Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Really great to see McRae back again last night - maybe everso slightly tentative at first, but soon full steam ahead. Amazing what his determination and the splendid ministrations of all the support staff at the Opera House have managed! The House was packed and very enthusiastic, but I have to say I was so disappointed (?angry) that only about 5% in the Stalls and Stalls Circle were masked, despite the repeated encouragements in the announcements. I am afraid I even had to ask the woman sitting next to us to stop coughing with an open mouth... Meanwhile, at the National Ballet of Canada : "All patrons, 12 years of age or older, must provide proof of vaccination to attend performances by The National Ballet of Canada .All audience members must wear a mask at all times in the lobby and auditorium, except when eating or drinking. Neck gaiters and bandanas will not be permitted." 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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