bangorballetboy Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, PatC said: Different Drummer… why on earth resurrect this? Because some of us want to see it again (and others haven't seen it). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJL Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Have to say I was expecting a bit more excitement with so much Ashton and many of the above predictions and wishes coming true! I'm very happy at least 😊 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnticaFiamma Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 As a big fan of The Dante Project I'm exciting it's coming back and curious to see who will play Dante, considering that RB "lost" both Watson and Bonelli – unless Watson will be tempted back on stage so soon after retirement? The Ashton bills sound amazing and I'm particularly looking forward to Hamlet & Ophelia, surely with Bracewell & Hayward 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnticaFiamma Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) Also, considering that Nunez has been doing several Onegins with Bolle lately I wonder if he'll return to play Des Grieux with her in Manon Edited April 26, 2023 by AnticaFiamma 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, DanJL said: Have to say I was expecting a bit more excitement with so much Ashton and many of the above predictions and wishes coming true! I'm very happy at least 😊 I'm very excited but still working through the press release! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Main stage in a nutshell (apologies for the formatting) DON QUIXOTE 30 SEPTEMBER–17 NOVEMBER 2023 ANEMOI / THE CELLIST 20 OCTOBER–2 NOVEMBER 2023 THE DANTE PROJECT 18 NOVEMBER–2 DECEMBER 2023 THE NUTCRACKER 6 DECEMBER 2023–13 JANUARY 2024 MANON 17 JANUARY–8 MARCH 2024 SWAN LAKE 6 MARCH–28 JUNE 2024 DANSES CONCERTANTES / DIFFERENT DRUMMER / REQUIEM 20 MARCH–13 APRIL 2024 THE WINTER'S TALE 3 MAY–1 JUNE 2024 LES RENDEZVOUS / THE DREAM / RHAPSODY 6 –19 JUNE 2024 THE DREAM / SHORT WORKS / RHAPSODY 7-–22 JUNE 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddieRose Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Very happy to have the Sarasota lot over! I remember Iain and Margaret in their LBC interview said it was something they were hoping for, so I'm glad it's come to fruition. I wasn't expecting Rhapsody back so soon, but I'm not complaining. I know it's a long way away but I'm already quite interested to see who'll dance Five Brahms Waltzes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, bangorballetboy said: I'm very excited but still working through the press release! It's a monster!! I've now been working on the formatting for 45 minutes! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Jan McNulty said: It's a monster!! I've now been working on the formatting for 45 minutes! You could probably cut all the operas but that might take longer… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Please could people post their reactions to the season on the thread about the announcement, not here? It's getting confusing... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) So the RB is doing Les Rendezvous. That's good. It's fun and will give the younger members of the company some 'classic' Ashton to work on. Edited April 26, 2023 by Ondine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) On 21/04/2023 at 22:56, Benjamin said: So does that mean that that Don Q will open the season, before Manon and Maddaddam? And obviously before the nutcracker. Correct 😊 (season announcement now up). Actually, I’m surprised that Don Q is not on the schools’ matinee list- it’s a nice one to introduce to kids, and in terms of potential “controversial/sensitive issues”, is very low risk and generally positive about everyone and everything. The children and teens we’ve taken to Carlos Acosta’s production of Don Q all loved it. Just a thought. Edited April 26, 2023 by Emeralds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 34 minutes ago, Benjamin said: This season is pretty bad, no new production, Half the Season is a Ashton or Macmillan Celebration (whatever that means), The Dante project, again! Obviously swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Manon. Happy to see Don Q. Disagree - there is something for everyone, I reckon. Yes, a lot of Swan Lakes and Nutcrackers (that nearly everyone predicted), but they can be glorious ballets with a good cast, even without, can be interesting for the minor roles (and the corps). Manon the same. DonQ is a fun start to the season; glad to see both Anemoi and The Cellist back, and some interesting things going on in the basement of the Linbury kind (especially the Kristen McNally piece - though it clashes horribly with main stage activity). Be great to see Requiem again (though could cheerfully sit out Different Drummer). As for Dante Project, I will enjoy the first act for sure and perhaps 'get' the rest with further viewing, and always enjoy Winter's Tale. The main stage new choreography festival could be anything from horrid to life affirming, but will be fun to find out which. And then there's Ashton triples at the end of the season (inc a visit from Sarasota) - that has to be a 10-ticket run if ever there was one 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Perhaps the Dante Project back, as Maddaddam wasn't 'ready' for ROH? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob S said: Happy with the productions named but why on earth have we got Dante again so soon? At first I thought the same, as I had "only just seen it", but I now realise it was first on in October 2021 - time flies! So the November return is scheduled for just over two years later. Even so I think I could have waited a bit longer ...😏 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just now, Richard LH said: At first I thought the same, as I had "only just seen it", but I now realise it was first on in October 2021 - time flies! So the November return is scheduled for just over two years later. Even so I think I could have waited a bit longer ...😏 Many new pieces seem to have a contract built in that they get shown at least twice within 2-3 years (purely my perception, as I don't know for certain), unless they prove REALLY unpopular! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 minute ago, zxDaveM said: Perhaps the Dante Project back, as Maddaddam wasn't 'ready' for ROH? I don’t know and it’s unlikely but maybe they pulled it, too controversial, inappropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Sarasota has Les Rendevous in its rep. It has certainly kept the 'early Ashton' flame alive. Here's a clip to brighten the morning! BEND BEND BEND 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) 58 minutes ago, emmarose said: I was hoping for a bit of Balanchine, to see none at all is a disappointment. Must be due to too many people posting here that they thought Jewels in August was boring etc. 😉😆 (Just joking- the season is planned earlier than that.) Not you, of course, emmarose. I had said that I was disappointed that Kunstkamer had to be jettisoned, but was happy to see Australian Ballet in Jewels (in anything, really). So do come and see Jewels in August- it’ll be the last Balanchine at ROH for some time! (Not counting other companies, eg ENB doing Balanchine in late September eptember at Sadler’s Wells.) Edited April 26, 2023 by Emeralds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 hour ago, emmarose said: I was hoping for a bit of Balanchine, to see none at all is a disappointment. Agree. In my dreams, a mixed bill to include Serenade and Symphony in C.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Sim said: In my dreams, a mixed bill to include Serenade and Symphony in C.... Both have been away too long. Wayyyyyy too long 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmarose Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 22 minutes ago, Sim said: Agree. In my dreams, a mixed bill to include Serenade and Symphony in C.... I had both on my wish list, but especially Symphony in C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmarose Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 25 minutes ago, Emeralds said: Must be due to too many people posting here that they thought Jewels in August was boring etc. 😉😆 (Just joking- the season is planned earlier than that.) Not you, of course, emmarose. I had said that I was disappointed that Kunstkamer had to be jettisoned, but was happy to see Australian Ballet in Jewels (in anything, really). So do come and see Jewels in August- it’ll be the last Balanchine at ROH for some time! (Not counting other companies, eg ENB doing Balanchine in late September eptember at Sadler’s Wells.) I already have my Jewels tickets and I'm very much looking forward to it! I missed Rubies and Emeralds very much during the Diamond Celebration. I couldn't say no to it! I'm also planning on ENB's Balanchine too, I was very excited when they announced it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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