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Wryel
09-12-2008, 12:18
I'm after some tickets for my mum for Christmas and she'd like one of the classical ballets (i.e. not modern). Unfortunately the two she mentioned aren't showing in London and I have no idea about any others! The two she mentioned were Swan Lake and Coppelia and it needs to be in London, anyone know what's good?
BBx
09-12-2008, 13:23
On first glance, not really much on at the moment :( I would wait for something 'decent' to come along.

BB x
Pebs
09-12-2008, 13:59
For Xmas it has to be Nutcracker! That's def on but not sure how long it goes on after the new year.
phykell
09-12-2008, 14:03
Swan Lake is great for a first-timer but the Nutcracker, as Pebs says, is best because of the amazing music though SL is also brilliant.

Take my advice and don't sit too near the front - the sound of the dancers on the stage can tend to ruin it.

Nearly forgot, Giselle.
Greenlizard0
09-12-2008, 14:15
Why not buy something for her in advance (and do it such that the tickets are given to her for Xmas)?
Wryel
09-12-2008, 14:34
Why not buy something for her in advance (and do it such that the tickets are given to her for Xmas)?

I was planning on buying some tickets for Late Jan/early Feb anyway.
Jingo
09-12-2008, 15:17
How about Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands?

*Boyfriend of a ballet & contemporary dancer right here* ;)
Wryel
09-12-2008, 17:19
How about Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands?

*Boyfriend of a ballet & contemporary dancer right here* ;)

Saw that but I think my mum is after something very classical as opposed to comteporary & modern.

Thanks for the responses, wasn't expecting anything but thought I'd give it a go!
phykell
09-12-2008, 18:55
How about Sleeping Beauty? That's at the Coliseum for the next week or so. Fantastic music of course and it's the English National Ballet.

Search around for Giselle if you can though - it's a bit dark later on but can be a great production in addition to the music and dance.
Pebs
09-12-2008, 20:36
Agree about the noise, it's a right racket near the front! Also the rather large er.....packages in the tights can be a little distracting if you're too close and I mean that sincerely. Last time I went there was one that was just unfeasably ginormous and it was hypnotising.
Greenlizard0
10-12-2008, 01:50
Agree about the noise, it's a right racket near the front! Also the rather large er.....packages in the tights can be a little distracting if you're too close and I mean that sincerely. Last time I went there was one that was just unfeasably ginormous and it was hypnotising.

For similarish reasons I'm always disappointed about how flat chested ballerinas are :(
Lomster
10-12-2008, 22:23
I'd love to see ballet but faysh wouldn't go with me :( he is such a grump. lol
My daughter loves ballet and can't wait until she is 3 so she can start learning it.
Fayshun
11-12-2008, 10:06
I'd love to see ballet but faysh wouldn't go with me :( he is such a grump.

Ok, I'll go to the ballet if you come and see Trivium with me.
Von Smallhausen
11-12-2008, 12:04
I can just see Faysh in the stalls watching ballet, donning a tux, white bow tie, white gloves, monocle, top hat and sipping a Chateau SpecialBreau.
Fayshun
11-12-2008, 12:35
I can just see Faysh in the stalls watching ballet, donning a tux, white bow tie, white gloves, monocle, top hat and sipping a Chateau SpecialBreau.
;D
Wryel
11-12-2008, 15:04
Managed to find Swan Lake tickets at the end of Feb. I got two tickets, I hope she doesn't ask me to come with her!

Thanks for the help guys.
BBx
11-12-2008, 15:07
Nice one! :D

BB x
phykell
11-12-2008, 17:42
Managed to find Swan Lake tickets at the end of Feb. I got two tickets, I hope she doesn't ask me to come with her!

Thanks for the help guys.
Going with her should have been part of the present! ;D
BBx
15-12-2008, 20:31
Saw in the Metro today:

The Nutcracker is on at the Royal Opera House till 10th January tickets £6 - £97

Also, Carmen is on at the Royal Albert Hall 26/02/09 - 8/3/09 there was a promotion to save £5 on tickets but doesn't say how much it is.

BB x
Wryel
16-12-2008, 12:57
Going with her should have been part of the present! ;D

Yeah and she'll buy me a ticket to the Ar5ena1 game and come with me!
Princess Griff
16-12-2009, 14:22
*'BUMP!'* Ohhh man!!! I love the ballet! Im more of a fan of contemporary ballet such as Matthew Bourne...for anyone who isnt sure but want to give ballet a try, or blokes who want to take their girlfriends without looking like a big girl...this is the company to go see!

Swan Lake (remember the very last scene from Billy Elliot? Thats Matthew Bournes Swan Lake!) Car Man, Edward Scissorhands, The Nutcracker...all AWESOME performances!!! Beautifully danced, fabulous costumes and lighting design....oh god I LOVE THEM!!!

Swan Lake is on at Sadlers Wells in London until 24th Jan 2010...I highly recommend!



Or at Bristol Hippodrome The Russian State Ballet of Siberia are doing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty in early 2010, then in March The English National Ballet are doing Cinderella!!!!!!
BBx
16-12-2009, 14:42
I think he's also done Picture of Dorian Gray aswell?

BB x
Justsomebloke
16-12-2009, 14:47
Must resist.
BBx
16-12-2009, 14:52
ARggghhh! :D

BB x
Justsomebloke
16-12-2009, 14:53
No I do Not want to chat about his Power Bulge. :huh:
Princess Griff
16-12-2009, 17:09
He has indeed, I havent seen that one yet though!!!!!