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Post by indis on Dec 28, 2016 13:27:14 GMT
Will see the Nutcracker at the London Coliseum next week - my first ballet - very excited. Anyone seen it yet? If yes, how is it?
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Post by musicallady on Dec 28, 2016 15:50:28 GMT
My brother Gavin may be cobducting. Hes chief conductor for ENB.
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Post by bellboard27 on Dec 28, 2016 22:33:48 GMT
I am sure you will enjoy it. I went to the ROH production this year. You could check out "Dancing the Nutcracker" on BBC iplayer from BBC2 on Christmas Day, which goes through casting, rehearsals, etc. I know it's the wrong company (Royal Ballet) but it gives an idea of what's involved in preparation for a major production.
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Post by indis on Dec 29, 2016 9:28:57 GMT
thanks  very excited to see it |
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Post by ctas on Dec 29, 2016 14:43:01 GMT
I am a big fan of the ROH production but the ENB is a close second favourite for sure! The BBC documentary about the ROH one was honestly the best thing I've seen on television in ages.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 29, 2016 20:33:24 GMT
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Post by Coated on Dec 30, 2016 12:06:36 GMT
If you get a little bit bored by some of the scenes in the first half, don't worry - most people I know forget about the slower bits once the second half starts and I've not yet taken anyone who didn't enjoy or love the second half. This seems to apply to both the ENB and RB versions.
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Post by indis on Dec 30, 2016 15:28:06 GMT
If you get a little bit bored by some of the scenes in the first half, don't worry - most people I know forget about the slower bits once the second half starts and I've not yet taken anyone who didn't enjoy or love the second half. This seems to apply to both the ENB and RB versions. haha, ok thanks |
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Post by indis on Jan 7, 2017 20:57:42 GMT
Really liked the Nutcracker, although i liked Act 2 far more than Act 1 - all those "rats" nearly the whole Act 1 irritaded me tbh
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very excited to see it 
