alison Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 15 minutes ago, Beryl H said: What memories this brings back, they took such risks! Resulting in Alina nearly knocking her teeth out in one performance 5 hours ago, Sim said: Indeed it is! He is obviously starting back gently. What was he doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Just now, alison said: Resulting in Alina nearly knocking her teeth out in one performance What was he doing? He was one of the clients in Act 2. Wearing a white wig with curls and a bit of a fat tummy. He was the one who tells Madame with his hands the shape of the kind of girl he wants. Aiden O'Brien was also a client...he had a bit of hump back. I've never noticed anyone else do that! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 36 minutes ago, FionaM said: Sharing this awesome clip of 20+ years ago (apologies for the poor quality. Technology has moved on quite a bit!) Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg shortly before their MANON debut (from Johan’s Instagram) Hold on to your hats 😉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoYVWnqjTGk/?igsh=MXdiMmJmNzN2bGFqYQ== Yikes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, bridiem said: Yikes! Gosh I remember these performances by them. So exciting. There was (and for me hasn't been since) nothing like it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 32 minutes ago, Beryl H said: What memories this brings back, they took such risks! Yes indeed, I saw them many times, they were wonderful in Manon, seemed able to do anything with perfect chemistry together. Anyway lots of good casts to come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annamk Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Did anyone else think that Marco Masciari was one of the Gentlemen this afternoon and not Taisuke Nakao who is named on the cast sheet - or was it my eyesight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cescablue Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, annamk said: Did anyone else think that Marco Masciari was one of the Gentlemen this afternoon and not Taisuke Nakao who is named on the cast sheet - or was it my eyesight ? I thought it was Taisuke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniethemoocher Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Mary said: Hard to take my eyes off Gary Avis Delightful as are Cuthbertson and Ball. What an actor. I'd love to see his Macbeth. Or Antony. Anyway..ballet... You weren’t the only one 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Perregrino Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Can someone tell me who will making their debuts in the main roles during this run? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina99 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) Well, I know Fumi Kaneko is for a start. There are some lovely pictures on her Instagram of her and Vadim’s stage rehearsal. It certainly looks like a very promising partnership and I’m really looking forward to seeing them both in February. I think that Marci Sambe it’s also making his debut as well as William Bracewell. Edited January 17 by Nina99 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I felt really connected with the dancers at the general rehearsal today, am so glad I took the day off work and hurried down to London for an 11:30 start. Note to self: Read the ticket information properly and don’t make assumptions!🤣 I really enjoyed watching Luca Acri as Lescaut, thought Lauren Cuthbertson/Matthew Ball were lovely together, Gary Avis commanding as Monsieur GM and everybody else played their part too. As other members have already said, this is a terrific cast and I’m very tempted to see them again. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 12 minutes ago, Nina99 said: Well, I know Fumi Kaneko is for a start. There are some lovely pictures on her Instagram of her and Vadim’s stage rehearsal. It certainly looks like a very promising partnership and I’m really looking forward to seeing them both in February. I think that Marci Sambe it’s also making his debut as well as William Bracewell. Debut also for Yasmine Naghdi 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHowarth Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, alison said: Resulting in Alina nearly knocking her teeth out in one performance Gosh I remember that - her misjudging something and slamming her chin on the stage in the Act 3 pdd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, RHowarth said: Gosh I remember that - her misjudging something and slamming her chin on the stage in the Act 3 pdd! So do I! And didn't Sarah Lamb injure her foot in that same pdd?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkgal Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I remember Wayne Eagling tanking across the stage to grab his Manon just as she was about to plank. He said at the SD she was meant to fall forward on 8 and she went on 1! No harm done thankfully 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 34 minutes ago, PeterS said: Can someone tell me who will making their debuts in the main roles during this run? Thank you Anna-Rose O’Sullivan as Lescaut’s Mistress. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, Sim said: So do I! And didn't Sarah Lamb injure her foot in that same pdd?? I was under the impression it was the bedroom pas de deux, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missfrankiecat Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Mary said: Hard to take my eyes off Gary Avis Delightful as are Cuthbertson and Ball. What an actor. I'd love to see his Macbeth. Or Antony. Anyway..ballet... He's a fantastic actor - real presence and projection. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 So many terrific casts to see in this run and if they come even close to the truly moving performance we were lucky enough to experience at today’s general rehearsal we are in for some real treats. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodlandGladeFairy Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) I am looking forward to seeing with my sister the triple debut on Saturday of William Bracewell, Yasmine Naghdi and Anna Rose O'Sullivan, I know they are going to be awesome! This is my third time seeing the ballet, previously I saw Muntagirov/Lamb in 2014 and Osipova/Shklyarov (Yasmine Naghdi played the Mistress, a wonderful evening with a luxury cast) in 2018 so really excited to see a new cast in one of my favourite ballets. Just counting down the days of the working week. Edited January 17 by WoodlandGladeFairy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 2 hours ago, PeterS said: Can someone tell me who will making their debuts in the main roles during this run? Thank you Richardson, Hirano, Bracewell, Sambe-DG Naghdi, Kaneko- Manon Acri- Lescaut O'Sullivan, Magri, Hinkis (not sure if she's danced it before-60% certain) - Mistress Not an exhaustive list....just ones that came to mind Edited January 17 by Emeralds 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 The rehearsal clip and the recollections of past accidents are making me nervous about going now, you guys! 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletfanp Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Sissens debuts as Lescaut too. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, FionaM said: Sharing this awesome clip of 20+ years ago (apologies for the poor quality. Technology has moved on quite a bit!) Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg shortly before their MANON debut (from Johan’s Instagram) Hold on to your hats 😉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoYVWnqjTGk/?igsh=MXdiMmJmNzN2bGFqYQ== Ok. So. I nearly had a heart attack watching that clip!! 😱 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrhblack Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Emeralds said: Richardson, Hirano, Bracewell, Sambe-DG Naghdi, Kaneko- Manon Acri- Lescaut O'Sullivan, Magri, Hinkis (not sure if she's danced it before-60% certain) - Mistress Not an exhaustive list....just ones that came to mind Acri and Magri definitely appeared as Lescaut and Mistress in 2019 (not I think together. Acri was Lescaut in Morera’s cast with Hinkis, and I saw Magri with Corrales opposite Hayward and Campbell, which was a decidedly dream cast) Edited January 17 by Jamesrhblack 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cescablue Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 10 minutes ago, Jamesrhblack said: Acri and Magri definitely appeared as Lescaut and Mistress in 2019 (not I think together. Acri was Lescaut in Morera’s cast with Hinkis, and I saw Magri with Corrales opposite Hayward and Campbell, which was a decidedly dream cast) I was reflecting on that cast after today's rehearsal - I agree, a dream! I was disappointed that Hayward wasn't initially cast opposite Campbell in this run, but as it stands it looks as though I might get to see them again (though without Magri and Corrales this time round!). Sad for Takada though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candleque Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Act I looked dreamy imo. Am reminded how much I enjoy seeing Alex Campbell on stage. (I know he did Nutcracker, but I like when there is more of a character to shine through the dancing) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 42 minutes ago, Jamesrhblack said: Acri and Magri definitely appeared as Lescaut and Mistress in 2019 (not I think together. Acri was Lescaut in Morera’s cast with Hinkis, and I saw Magri with Corrales opposite Hayward and Campbell, which was a decidedly dream cast) Ah, thanks, @Jamesrhblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Sorry @PeterS - please cut Acri/Hinkis/Magri from my list and add Sissens (Lescaut) to the list of debuts, as fellow members helpfully recalled. (I see the website has lost the Mistresses and GMs again!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 5 hours ago, PeterS said: Can someone tell me who will making their debuts in the main roles during this run? Thank you c7fc89d9-b5f0-4c2c-a2b4-5da5db696b3f.pdf (app-us1.com) Winter Ballet casting with debuts noted Edited January 17 by oncnp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatC Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Can we have a vote on which Des Grieux will wear the hat at the start of act 1. To me it sets his character out as a man with no worldly experience. All the other men on stage appear in hats to start with - apart from the beggars etc - so he should too. It seems now that you can tuck it under your arm and stroll on. Sambe this evening declined to wear his so 1-0 so far! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_enthusiast Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Candleque said: Act I looked dreamy imo. Am reminded how much I enjoy seeing Alex Campbell on stage. (I know he did Nutcracker, but I like when there is more of a character to shine through the dancing) Agree - stunning performances tonight! I’m still processing. Great debut from Marcelino. Francesca of course nails this role. I have to say though, Alexander Campbell and Mayara Magri were simply superb. I think Act 2 was my favourite. I think Magri shines so much in MacMillan - as indeed the whole company does. I feel like I haven’t seen Campbell on stage for ages, so it was incredible to see him. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 A wonderful evening. Manon is my favourite role of Frankie’s. Marcelino got better and better as the ballet progressed. Fabulous performance from Alex Campbell. And Mayara Magri. More tomorrow. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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