John Mallinson Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 And who is 'George Lamb' anyway? (was stunned when he had to ask who 'this Kenneth MacMillan' was!). Ann, I think George Lamb represented the Man on the Clapham Omnibus (that dates me!) I'm sure he knew the answer but had to pose it for the many watchers who might not. As for the re-runs all we can do is and hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 And who is 'George Lamb' anyway? (was stunned when he had to ask who 'this Kenneth MacMillan' was!). he is the fella whose dreadful show, almost single-handedly brought down 6Music (my favourite radio station). His leaving, left the way open for it to be saved by listener power! You may guess - I'm not a fan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Well, every dancer I've spoken to has told me they love doing it. I must say, (in my limited experience so far this run) they've all been dancing it as though they were having a whale of a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) It must be very selective given the hours shown on Friday, but the Guardian has now posted about 22 minutes-worth of highlights of the day: http://www.guardian....live-highlights Edited March 26, 2012 by Ian Macmillan Just realised it's marked as 'Part 1' so presumably more to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I haven't seen Alice, and I have to say that from the bit I did see yesterday, I won't be rushing to buy a ticket. However, it is good that it seems to be popular and is bringing in the money. Also, I should think professional dancers might quite like a change from yet another Nutcracker or Swan Lake, even if it is dressed as a pink flamingo. I believe I remember Monica Mason saying in an interview that there was a real "buzz" about Alice in the company when it was being created. Something she only recalled previously with La Fille Mal Gardee, and Romeo and Juliet. There was also an excellent review of it in the Sunday Times yesterday, by David Dougill entitled "A thing of wonder". Finishing : ..."With so many delights, this production has doubtless earned a long life in the Covent Garden repertory". (Forgive me if this is already in Links, I haven't checked them yet!!)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 It won't be: both the Times and Sunday Times are hidden behind a paywall, so thanks for the quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Guardian Highlights, Part 2: http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/video/2012/mar/26/royal-ballet-live-highlights-part-two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I finally managed to catch up with the Scarlett "Sweet Violets" rehearsal yesterday and I must say I was absolutely blown away. Loved the chemistry between Leanne Cope and Thiago (looking very dark and villainous), and to watch Scarlett trying to get his visions out of his head and into the dancers' bodies was utterly fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 What looks like the final Guardian highlight - Wayne McGregor rehearsing: http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/video/2012/mar/27/royal-ballet-live-highlights-wayne-mcgregor-video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I note that the entire company class is now up at Ooh, didn't realise you could embed a whole video just like that! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsomerset Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I was spellbound by this video. I missed this part on "the day".. Thank you to whoever embedded it. I shall be watching it again for sure. My ballet class days were over almost before they started so I am not familiar with many of the steps. It makes fascinating viewing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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