yumiko Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 The Artistic Director of Ballet & Dance Miyako Yoshida - New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) has announced their Royal Opera House debut performances. https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/2024-25season-ballet-dance.html 24 - 27 July 2025 Giselle 15 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Thanks for this exciting news Yumiko. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 That's a must for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) Giselle The Royal Opera House, London, UK 24 - 27 July, 2025 (5 Performances) "Giselle" is our second new production in YOSHIDA Miyako's term as Artistic Director of Ballet & Dance. YOSHIDA, together with British choreographer Alastair MARRIOT, who has a long time successful career at the Royal Ballet, will work to recreate one of the most enduring masterpieces of 19th century romantic ballet. One of the major highlights is the set design by Dick BIRD. Inspired by Lithuania's Hill of Crosses, BIRD's design showcases a blend of Christianity and indigenous cultures. Edited February 28 by Roberta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I was at the press conference today at the National Ballet of Japan. This tour to the Royal Opera House is not as a guest of the ROH, the company is responsible for the tour. But of course this came possible as Miyako Yoshida was former principal at the Royal Ballet and also partnered Kevin O'Hare at BRB, this relationship helped to make this tour happen. Here is a clip from the 1st act Giselle solo by Ayako Ono, one of their best ballerinas. (another great ballerina who should be doing Giselle is Yui Yonezawa) https://youtu.be/enZHFYf0qGI?si=scguws561xwEm0F1 The designs by Dick Bird are also very impressive, quite a beautiful one especially at the second act. Another news clip https://youtu.be/rmbQm7P-JCw?si=6bjIYwJ-2oRFTrt0 My review on Bachtrack. https://bachtrack.com/review-giselle-marriott-ono-okumura-national-ballet-japan-tokyo-october-2022 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yumiko Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 I should add that Kinoshita Group which is a supporter to both Royal Opera House and Royal Ballet School has made it possible NNTT’s London visit. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) It is so nice to see that some balletic alternatives are being made available for ROH summer rentals post pandemic - and in the midst of savage wars - to educate, entertain, soothe and serve British balletomanes. Our concerted thanks to those at the Kinoshita Group and others who may follow in their courageous like. Edited February 28 by Bruce Wall 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 The name of the theatre is New National Theatre but the ballet company's name is National Ballet of Japan, so I think the title should be changed to National Ballet of Japan to perform at Royal Opera House. https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/ballet-dance/ ”The resident company of the theatre is the National Ballet of Japan” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yumiko Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, Naomi M said: The name of the theatre is New National Theatre but the ballet company's name is National Ballet of Japan, so I think the title should be changed to National Ballet of Japan to perform at Royal Opera House. https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/ballet-dance/ ”The resident company of the theatre is the National Ballet of Japan” Dear Moderator Naomi M is absolutely right. When you have a moment, could you amend ‘New National Theatre, Tokyo’ part to The National Ballet of Japan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 @yumiko @Naomi M done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSR101 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 7 hours ago, Naomi M said: This tour to the Royal Opera House is not as a guest of the ROH, the company is responsible for the tour. But of course this came possible as Miyako Yoshida was former principal at the Royal Ballet and also partnered Kevin O'Hare at BRB, this relationship helped to make this tour happen. What does this mean exactly? Does it just mean that the company has to pay for the venue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, TSR101 said: What does this mean exactly? Does it just mean that the company has to pay for the venue? I would assume so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 13 hours ago, TSR101 said: What does this mean exactly? Does it just mean that the company has to pay for the venue? Yoshida said so. They are paying for the venue, but they also receive the revenue from the ticket sales. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSR101 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Naomi M said: Yoshida said so. They are paying for the venue, but they also receive the revenue from the ticket sales. How would this differ to the arrangements for the Bolshoi for example where they invited guests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 8 minutes ago, TSR101 said: How would this differ to the arrangements for the Bolshoi for example where they invited guests? I believe that anyone who uses the ROH aside from the 'home' companies has to pay to rent it. There might be the odd exception, but I don't think the Opera House has the financial luxury of being able to support visiting companies (staff, insurance, electricity and everything else involved). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonac Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Does anyone know how one books tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 2 hours ago, jonac said: Does anyone know how one books tickets? I'd ask that question again in 12-13 months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonac Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Didn't read closely enough; thought it was this year. Thanks for your correcting me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaM Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 An alternative financial contract would be for the venue or event promoters to pay a fixed fee to the performing group in return for taking on the full profit (or not) from ticket sales. This is how Natalia Osipova’s Bloom Dance Project and other independent artists operate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_enthusiast Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 15:55, jonac said: Didn't read closely enough; thought it was this year. Thanks for your correcting me. I suppose there won’t be a ballet company visiting this year then? Otherwise they probably would have announced it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 We are delighted to announce that next summer 2025, we will welcome the National Ballet of Japan to our stage for the first time. The company will perform Giselle, in a production by Artistic Director and former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida from 24–27 July 2025, showcasing the exquisite artistry of Japan's national ballet company. Further details will be included in your 2024/25 Summer information. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Thanks to the mods for putting my "new-thread" post into this existing thread, which I had forgotten about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkgal Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Miyako .. such an exquisite dancer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 A short video of Giselle's 1st act solo by Ayako Ono, one of their principals. Sets are designed by Dick Bird. Backstage tour of the production by Dick Bird. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Very Good news but could have done with a few more days!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I agree about more performances - and also more varied programme. I can see that a company may feel that it needs to have the staples in its repertoire for the development of the company. However, London audiences will have seen other highly regarded Giselles. I would like to have seen a work that said this is the Japan National Ballet Company and not the RB, BRB, ENB. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 07/05/2024 at 21:00, Henry said: I agree about more performances - and also more varied programme. I can see that a company may feel that it needs to have the staples in its repertoire for the development of the company. However, London audiences will have seen other highly regarded Giselles. I would like to have seen a work that said this is the Japan National Ballet Company and not the RB, BRB, ENB. I think that is a fair point, Henry, but this is a straight rental and is in no way supported by the ROH (or is that now RBO) and, consequently, I'm sure they wanted to present something that a British audience - or those tourists who are still coming to an ever expensive London with a heated tourist tax - are more like to purchase. I felt the same way with the Georgia Ballet showing Swan Lake in August at the Coliseum but very much understand the commercial necessity given the expensive rental venues involved. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Perregrino Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 17 minutes ago, Bruce Wall said: are still coming to an ever expensive London with a heated tourist tax What is a heated tourist tax? London is still good value for tourists (especially from the USA) because of the favourable exchange rates and all the free things there are to do here compared with say Europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 8 minutes ago, San Perregrino said: What is a heated tourist tax? London is still good value for tourists (especially from the USA) because of the favourable exchange rates and all the free things there are to do here compared with say Europe. From the Gov.uk website - This is different from many European locations - 'You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) if they're delivered straight to an address outside the UK. in Northern Ireland if they're delivered straight to an address outside the UK and the EU'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) I'm happy to see their Giselle- I actually have to remind myself it's next summer and not this summer though. Actually, the production I would most love to see (and would definitely buy more tickets for) is Ashton's Cinderella with the David Walker designs- whichever Japanese company (I'm not sure if it was National Ballet of Japan but it was certainly a Tokyo based company) has bought it, would love to see them tour it here. It looked stunning- their dancing as well as the designs- on YouTube. It was stunning in the 80s and 90s when RB danced it too. Edited May 9 by Emeralds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncnp Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 30 minutes ago, San Perregrino said: What is a heated tourist tax? London is still good value for tourists (especially from the USA) because of the favourable exchange rates and all the free things there are to do here compared with say Europe. As an American coming to London for 30+ years I will respectfully disagree re: good value. And the pound is $1.25 today. The euro is $1.07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Perregrino Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 19 minutes ago, Bruce Wall said: From the Gov.uk website - This is different from many European locations - 'You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) if they're delivered straight to an address outside the UK. in Northern Ireland if they're delivered straight to an address outside the UK and the EU'. It’s just clicked to me that perhaps you mean hated rather than heated? I think it’s standard everywhere to pay VAT/ tax/federal tax on goods and then have to claim that back on qualifying purchases when one leaves the country isn’t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncnp Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 31 minutes ago, San Perregrino said: It’s just clicked to me that perhaps you mean hated rather than heated? I think it’s standard everywhere to pay VAT/ tax/federal tax on goods and then have to claim that back on qualifying purchases when one leaves the country isn’t it? I just checked and no, tourists cannot claim VAT refunds according to visitlondon.com 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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