Royal Ballet La fille mal gardee

argon
Ensemble

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Royal Ballet La fille mal gardee Oct 7, 2016 13:24:12 GMT

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Post by argon on Oct 7, 2016 13:24:12 GMT

Often ridiculed for being a pantomime ballet but from last nights performance this ballet is screaming out for youthful technically gifted leads and that's what you got is the form of Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé.

A truly sublime performance from a well matched pairing.
Frederick Ashton would have been more than pleased.

Bravi

ctas
Ensemble

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Royal Ballet La fille mal gardee Oct 7, 2016 19:51:29 GMT

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Post by ctas on Oct 7, 2016 19:51:29 GMT

Weren't they amazing? I booked to see their public debuts in the roles and was not disappointed.

crabtree
Swing

Lively gent, 65, still going to the theatre, and making theatre with such enthusiasm.

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Royal Ballet La fille mal gardee Oct 7, 2016 22:03:43 GMT

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Post by crabtree on Oct 7, 2016 22:03:43 GMT

I have never heard this piece ridiculed. It's always praised as a masterpiece, and rightly so. It is a perfect ballet, strong on narrative, character, wit and warmth. And despite its' French history it is absolutely British through and through. I'll admit that perhaps some less cartoony design would be welcome. I've grown up alongside the piece and revisit every so often and I have never tired of it.

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