LinMM Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Does the expression “wait list” come from the other side of the pond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 35 minutes ago, LinMM said: “wait list” come from the other side of the pond? blimey, that IS a long list... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Program is announced friends-60th-celebration-morning.pdf (wordfly.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 And the afternoon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Oh, right. I didn't realise they were doing it twice over. That would explain a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 ROH seems to be on a Friends charm offensive We’re always looking for ways to do more for our Friends and are delighted to announce a new program of events for our new Season, exclusive for you! For our 2022/23 Season, we will be holding a pre-performance drinks event for each booking period. Further information will be coming soon, but for now, we wanted to share the dates: Autumn: 29 November 2022 Mayerling Winter: 1 February 2023 Tannhäuser Spring: 27 April 2023 Cinderella Summer: 6 July 2023 Don Carlo If you’ve already booked tickets for the performances of Mayerling and Tannhäuser above, we’d love to see you for a drink beforehand! If you haven’t yet booked tickets, it’s not too late! You can book online here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I did wonder if this was a free drink, or if they just 'would love to see me' having a drink... 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 57 minutes ago, Mary said: I did wonder if this was a free drink, or if they just 'would love to see me' having a drink... 😀 the latter - bolstering the bar profits 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Not exactly an invitation then, really? Nor is it really much of an 'event' to see me having a glass of wine 😀 Made me laugh anyway, very welcome at the moment! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, zxDaveM said: the latter - bolstering the bar profits 😉 How do you know - it’s very ambiguously worded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 2 hours ago, capybara said: How do you know - it’s very ambiguously worded. my tongue was firmly in my cheek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postie Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 For any Friends who couldn't pick up tickets for the Friends' 60th Anniversary event on Sunday, some are now available >> https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/friends-60th-anniversary-dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I went to the afternoon session today and really enjoyed it! A lot of thought and planning had clearly gone into it and it was both fun and interesting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 26 minutes ago, bridiem said: I went to the afternoon session today and really enjoyed it! A lot of thought and planning had clearly gone into it and it was both fun and interesting. ditto! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJW Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) A very enjoyable afternoon - a particularly highlight was the Swan Lake pas de deux with Lukas Bjørneboe Brændsrød and Charlotte Tonkinson - what a handsome couple, Took my mother along for a day out in London (she had no interest or ballet or opera but still enjoyed it!) Apologies for the imaging (it was taken through the glass partitioning on the upper level of the floral hall) Edited October 16, 2022 by MJW 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 We had a fabulous morning, it was so interesting learning more about what goes on behind the scenes and being able to participate in the Q&A sessions. We were so close to Charlotte and Lucas during their Swan Lake PDD, it was an absolute joy! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Very much enjoyed the morning - the Swan Lake pdd was the highlight. Charlotte and Lukas not only danced well but were very engaging with their answers (and during the quiz from what I saw towards the end). David Pickering and Laura McCulloch were also excellent in answering ‘Ask a dancer anything’. I thought the stage fighting/tricks of the trade very well done. And good to catch the Jette Parker Artists. Alex Beard couldn’t make the morning session - did he manage the afternoon’s session; I hope he did? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJW Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, JohnS said: Very much enjoyed the morning - the Swan Lake pdd was the highlight. Charlotte and Lukas not only danced well but were very engaging with their answers (and during the quiz from what I saw towards the end). David Pickering and Laura McCulloch were also excellent in answering ‘Ask a dancer anything’. I thought the stage fighting/tricks of the trade very well done. And good to catch the Jette Parker Artists. Alex Beard couldn’t make the morning session - did he manage the afternoon’s session; I hope he did? No he didn't - I wasn't quite sure who the lady was who introduced the afternoon -her microphone wasn't working at first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 minute ago, MJW said: No he didn't - I wasn't quite sure who the lady was who introduced the afternoon -her microphone wasn't working at first! If she was wearing jeans, a t-shirt and trainers, with long hair and glasses, she was the head of membership. We had her in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, MJW said: No he didn't - I wasn't quite sure who the lady was who introduced the afternoon -her microphone wasn't working at first! Amanda Saunders, director of development and enterprises 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I’m very pleased to see the invite for the next Friends event, 29 November - the McRae/Takada Mayerling cast for the evening’s performance: “We’d be delighted if you could join us before the performance of Mayerling ... As well as a chance to meet your fellow Friends, we’re excited to welcome some of the company’s esteemed coaches to discuss the process of rehearsing this stunning production.” I know there was a bit of scepticism about the original suggestion of Friends’ drinks but this looks a fascinating aperitif. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJW Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnS said: I’m very pleased to see the invite for the next Friends event, 29 November - the McRae/Takada Mayerling cast for the evening’s performance: “We’d be delighted if you could join us before the performance of Mayerling ... As well as a chance to meet your fellow Friends, we’re excited to welcome some of the company’s esteemed coaches to discuss the process of rehearsing this stunning production.” I know there was a bit of scepticism about the original suggestion of Friends’ drinks but this looks a fascinating aperitif. Is this an invitation for all Friends as I haven't received anything (yet!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, MJW said: Is this an invitation for all Friends as I haven't received anything (yet!)? I was wondering whether it might just have been sent to those who have booked a ticket for Mayerling that evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 On 07/10/2022 at 22:46, oncnp said: If you’ve already booked tickets for the performances of Mayerling and Tannhäuser above, we’d love to see you for a drink beforehand! The invitation may well be sent only to those who’ve booked Mayerling given what was set out in the original notification of Friends’ events which oncnp posted above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJW Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I’m booked for the Royal Ballet in class on stage on 16 December ( which is also a perfect excuse not to go to my employer’s Christmas do!) and have just received an invitation for Friends drinks do afterwards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Something of a tangent but I just looked up the latest annual fees: £115 and £215 for Friends and Friends+ respectively. I don't know what the "vanilla" Friends fee was last season but for Friends+ it was £180, so that's quite a sharp increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina99 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 21 hours ago, MJW said: I’m booked for the Royal Ballet in class on stage on 16 December ( which is also a perfect excuse not to go to my employer’s Christmas do!) and have just received an invitation for Friends drinks do afterwards. The way I read this is that it is not so much a "drinks do" as an opportunity to purchase mince pies and a cup of tea/coffee from the bar after the Class on Stage. Still, we are promised "an insight into the importance of ballet class with an exclusive discussion with special guests from The Royal Ballet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJW Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 6 hours ago, Nina99 said: The way I read this is that it is not so much a "drinks do" as an opportunity to purchase mince pies and a cup of tea/coffee from the bar after the Class on Stage. Still, we are promised "an insight into the importance of ballet class with an exclusive discussion with special guests from The Royal Ballet." I hadn't noticed that bit! I've RSVP'd to go and I'll see how I feel closer to the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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