Anna C Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thank you all for your suggestions. I think I unfortunately dithered too long, and no RB Nutcracker tickets available any more at my budget So, Jewels it is, and I'm looking very much forward. I would love to see Jewels. I spent all my ticket money on Romeo & Juliet though. :-( I believe RB are broadcasting Nutcracker live to cinemas on 12th December, could that be an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Isn’t this topic “English National Ballet - Nutcracker - Winter 2013/14”? Unbelievable how RB fans manage to divert almost everything to their performances! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 It's known as "thread drift" . Unfortunately, we no longer have the "branching" message structure which allowed a thread to diverge in several different directions at once while still keeping an "on-track" branch, so to speak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMballet Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I'm sorry Erica, I think I'm to blame for the digression. But I'd like to stress that I'm a HUGE ENB fan, and my digression started with my excitement about going to see ENB's nutcracker! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Isn’t this topic “English National Ballet - Nutcracker - Winter 2013/14”? Unbelievable how RB fans manage to divert almost everything to their performances! We have gone off on a tangent - not unheard of. Plus some of us are fans of both ENB *and* RB... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 We have gone off on a tangent - not unheard of. Plus some of us are fans of both ENB *and* RB... And BRB and NB! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 If only ENB BRB and NB could all join in with the cinema screenings ......... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 The ENB website now shows a returning Begona Cao as dancing Clara at the matinees on 28th and 31st December. Previously, the casting had only given the Prince (James Forbat) and the Nutcracker (Max Westwell). Amazingly, Friends booking is already open for the 2014/15 run of this production at the Coli. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 It looks as though public booking is, too, and for Swan Lake in January 2015, if the ENO website is anything to go by. Glad to hear that Begoña is back. Did she have a boy or a girl? I don't think I ever found out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmie Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Apologies for going off-topic and I promise to write a mini-review to make up for it! Inspired by this thread I’m about to make my first visit to the Coliseum (Friday 13th , Tamara Rojo ) and I’d like to know how efficient the cloakroom departure rate is (always marginal as to whether I’ll get the last fast train home), as a point of reference I consider the ROH to be really fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I've never used the cloakroom there, but isn't it downstairs? If so, you may have to contend with people still coming down while you're trying to get back upstairs again. I can't imagine it would be anything like as fast as the ROH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 It's not as efficient I'm afraid having used both......also at the ENB I think you have to sort your own stuff out whereas at the ROH it's all taken off you. The area is also much smaller so although I don't remember being held up enormously I think I was one of the last to collect things.....perhaps if in a hurry and nearer end of performance might experience difficulties. It is definitely faster at the ROH though. Better get out quick at the end if wanting to get a particular train etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTL Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 The London Coliseum cloakroom has racks of coathangers with those coin-in-the-slot-then-wire-through-your-coat-sleeve devices, you need a (refundable) £1 coin and you retain the key. It also has the usual West End small attended cloakroom for bags but I don't know the cost. As noted above, it's downstairs with access via the main staircase unless you're coming out from the Stalls at the lower level. All in all, not the most helpful arrangement for a quick exit, but at least it's never been full in my experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Since this thread has already veered towards practical arrangements, I thought I would share here the disappointing news that ENB is not offering any standby tickets for its Nutcracker Season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Presumably that's an indication of how well it's sold, then, which is good news in a way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) I don't think that it can have sold that well as there was a 2 for 1 offer somewhere (for certain dates) and there seemed to be plenty of availability when I booked some tickets yesterday. I feel that there are too many performances of The Nutcracker in London and, unfortunately for ENB, the dates very much overlap with the RB's. ENB's production has it's flaws but, for me, the casts are much more appealing. Edited December 11, 2013 by aileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A frog Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 There were tickets available through the TKTS booth today, it is however selling very well, so not sure if it will be repeated (they currently have Friday as tbc but nothing for tomorrow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 ENB's production has it's flaws but, for me, the casts are much more appealing. Absolutely agree, Aileen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 There were tickets available through the TKTS booth today, it is however selling very well, so not sure if it will be repeated (they currently have Friday as tbc but nothing for tomorrow). In what price range are these available for, please? Not surprised that nothing is available for tomorrow: after all, it is Alina's London debut in this production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A frog Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 55 reduced to 30.50 (rear Dress Circle), 40 reduced to 23 (Upper Circle), their website allows to check in advance what is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnross Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 There was a rehearsal last night at the Coliseum but sadly only the Principals were in costume. The dancing was very good. For those going to the matinees on the 17th and 21st December, also the evening of the 28th December, this should be your cast. Nathan Young - Nutcracker and Shiori Kase - Clara Shiori Kase and Yonah Acosta More pictures on www.johnrossballetgallery.co.uk For full production see ENB at Liverpool Empire Album 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 A sparkling opening night at the Coli from Daria Klimentova (Clara), Vadim Muntagirov (Nephew/Prince) and Junor Souza (Nutcracker) with delightful support in particular from Zsenia Ovsyanick (Louise and Lead Snowflake), Laurretta Summerscales (Lead Snowflake and Lead Flower), Alison McWhinney (Lead Flower), Shiori Kase (Chinese), and Ken Saruhashi (Russian). This Company (which always seems to give its all on stage) now has a further 38 Nutcracker shows over the next 3 and a half weeks and some leading dancers (such as Vadim and Junor) have a number of consecutive performances with different partners. Perhaps Carlos (ref. other thread) would care to reflect on that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Foteini was also at the ENB Nutcracker rehearsal, and here are a couple of example photos: Shiori Kase - Clara, Yonah Acosta - Nephew© Foteini Christofilopoulou. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrShiori Kase - Clara, Nathan Young - Nutcracker© Foteini Christofilopoulou. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrSee more...Set from DanceTabs: English National Ballet - Nutcracker Courtesy of DanceTabs / Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo48 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I saw the opening night of the ENB's Nutcracker at the Coliseum. The two principals - Daria and Vadim danced so beautifully it moved me to tears (a rare occurrence). Everybody was in sparkling form, particularly Zsenia Ovsyanick and Ken Saruhiashi. A super evening. I endorse Capybara's comments above. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 2-for-1 offer on Upper Circle seats for selected dates here: http://www.standard.co.uk/esrewards/nutcracker-tickets-upper-circle-seats-2-for-1-8989209.html?utm_source=esweekender&utm_medium=email12122013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Oh, and here's another one: still out of my price range, I'm afraid. http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-nutcracker/london-coliseum/?utm_source=cheetah&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Solus%20-%20London%20-%20ENB%20The%20Nutcracker%20Offer-12%20Dec And http://uk-offers.timeout.com/deals/the-nutcracker-offer?cid=tonllon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hmm, in Graham Watts' review of last night's performance (in LondonDance) he strongly hinted that Daria would not be dancing very much longer. I'm glad that I've got tickets to see her next week (although I was torn between several other casts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Just to record that Alina Cojocaru made a lovely return to the London stage last night partnered by the fabulous Vadim Muntagirov with Junor Souza as the Nutcracker. A far from full house, alas, but, by the end, a wonderfully enthusiastic audience and a standing ovation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It was very remiss of me not to mention also the beautiful dancing of Elena Glurdjidze at yesterday's matinee - (oh, those bourrees; those soft arms!). She, and many of the supporting cast, also had an excellent reception with the multitude of children in the audience (who had been quiet throughout) rising to the occasion with screams and whistles for the curtain calls. It felt very Christmassy in consequence. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Clement Crisp's eloquence is very much on display in today's FT 4* review of both RB and ENB Nuts. Whilst admiring young Mr Muntagirov's "beautiful classic dance," he dismisses his "quaint jerkin, a confection of nasty brocade suitable for Quasimodo's appearance in a TV Dance show." When on form, there's nobody to beat him ...... and can we take that as confirmation that he might just have the odd glance at Strictly? http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/6b70816c-6316-11e3-886f-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2nLr8SWWC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Clement Crisp's eloquence is very much on display in today's FT 4* review of both RB and ENB Nuts. Whilst admiring young Mr Muntagirov's "beautiful classic dance," he dismisses his "quaint jerkin, a confection of nasty brocade suitable for Quasimodo's appearance in a TV Dance show." When on form, there's nobody to beat him ...... and can we take that as confirmation that he might just have the odd glance at Strictly? http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/6b70816c-6316-11e3-886f-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2nLr8SWWC Ah, Clement - another masterpiece. Where would we be without you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm surprised the Coli was far from full: it looked pretty well sold when I had a look a couple of days previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl H Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ENB have got themselves to blame for empty seats, on Tuesday nearly the whole back central row of the dress circle was empty, I used to be able to sit in these for £40 but this season they are £55, hence the cut-price offers, I got a side seat for £40, seems like others did too. Although this production looks less impressive each time, the dancers are fantastic, especially as I had the chance again to see the flawless partnership of Daria Klimentova and Vadim Muntagirov, am really keen to see him dance with Alina Cojocaru next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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