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Post by nottobe on Sept 26, 2023 18:35:16 GMT
Adapted with Sam Steiner from his award-winning play Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, director Ed Madden and choreographer Kristen McNally reimagine this modern classic.
www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-limit-by-kristen-mcnally-dates I haven't seen too much ballet nor the original play however have just booked to see this as it piqued my interest as I have always wanted to see some more dance. It sounds like it could be a interesting mix of dancing and theatre and I am quite excited for it. Is anyone else seeing this and/or anyone with knowledge on dance got any intel about this?
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Post by tmesis on Oct 22, 2023 12:37:59 GMT
I loved this.
I didn’t see the original play but wanted to and was intrigued by the whole idea so when I saw it was to be performed by two of my favourite dancers it was a no brainer. Hayward and Campbell have always had such chemistry together but last night they took it to a whole new level. It’s a very demanding 70 minutes for them. They are the only performers, never off stage, and have a very large amount of dialogue to deliver along with the completely beguiling dance moves. Oh and they even do a little bit of (quite impressive) singing.
I found them magnificent on every level, including their acting ability which was really impressive - the whole thing would have flopped without this.
Very attractive music too performed by a classical piano trio with percussion; in style a kind of mash up of Brahms, Debussy and more contemporary influences.
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Post by sweets7 on Oct 22, 2023 14:15:29 GMT
Saw it this weekend and loved it. Perfect pair to do it. A really inventive piece. I watched the insights afterwards and they rehearse it and you could see the years of experience they have of working together.
Alex said that it came about because of the most important women in his life: his wife and sister. And then almost called Francesca the other important woman in his life. And to be honest career wise she is. I can see them jointly running the ROH in the future. And to be honest have that vision for the future.
And both ever so slightly intimidating as well.
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Post by nottobe on Oct 28, 2023 10:26:50 GMT
Saw this last night and found it a very interesting and enjoyable piece. I really liked the interweaving of dance and words and thought it translated very well. I don't see dance so personally found the solely dance moments sometimes a bit challenging but am glad I went. I also loved the music in this and thought it worked so well.
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