LinMM Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I had no idea there was now a hotel right opposite the ROH and how many times have I walked down Bow St in the last year 🙄 It might be worth calling in to see if you can have a reasonably cheap coffee/tea in nice surroundings. The last time I did this sort of exploring was about a year ago in the big Masonic Hall there …just for a change …in their cafe. It was fine at first as the room is definitely worth a visit but then suddenly all these men in black suits arrived and we were surrounded….weird or what ….as William Shatner might say but it did look like we were suddenly part of some UFO convention lol! Stuck to the ROH cafe or Neros after that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 The London NoMad is the old grade II-listed Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station. I don't think anything is going to be cheap there. https://www.thenomadhotel.com/london/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ondine said: The London NoMad is the old grade II-listed Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station. I don't think anything is going to be cheap there. https://www.thenomadhotel.com/london/ A room for tonight is only £2,125... must bear it in mind if I'm ever a bit weary after a performance. 🥴 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, bridiem said: A room for tonight is only £2,125... must bear it in mind if I'm ever a bit weary after a performance. 🥴 The "Royal Opera Suite" (the most expensive in the hotel) as they are otherwise sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Ha ha Bridiem 😂 if only! I will investigate their public cafe/bar and see what a nice pot of tea costs though no doubt it has to be “afternoon tea” at £50 a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, LinMM said: Ha ha Bridiem 😂 if only! I will investigate their public cafe/bar and see what a nice pot of tea costs though no doubt it has to be “afternoon tea” at £50 a go! 17.08.23-LIBRARY-ALL-DAY.pdf (thenomadhotel.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emeralds Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, LinMM said: Ha ha Bridiem 😂 if only! I will investigate their public cafe/bar and see what a nice pot of tea costs though no doubt it has to be “afternoon tea” at £50 a go! Sorry, LinMM, I think afternoon tea in central London nowadays is more like £60-£75! I got a shock recently when trying to book a table to meet an old friend for a catch up. Probably could get a pot of tea and one piece of cake in a smart London hotel for £50 though! 😄However, if one reads the menu and chooses carefully, there are items in the ROH cafes and bars which are very good value compared to the rest of central London. And according to the till receipt, their revenue does help RB, RO and ROH. The hardest part is finding a seat or table if you are attending on your own. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I suppose we all have our rough top prices for everything …..whether shoes, afternoon teas or theatre tickets!! My afternoon tea one is in the £10- 15 mark lol!! But this usually only consists of a scone with the usual cream and jam and a pot of tea!! If ever down Sussex way a very nice one can be had for £8 in the lovely Litlington tea gardens( £9-50 with extra cake!) Sorry now completely off topic …better get back to Sarasota Ballet visit which does seem an awful long way off and might just have to go into this NoMad place when they are here to console myself when no ticket has been obtained given the comparative few on offer to see them! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Thought I’d just post this as was mentioning it only last week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Perhaps a trip down to Sussex could be organised for the Sarasota Patrons on their ballet trip next summer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I hope this is the correct thread, as I couldn't find a more recent one. This article https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/The-Royal-Opera-House-Welcomes-The-Sarasota-Ballet-as-Part-of-Ashton-Celebrated-20240516 includes some details about the Sarasota programming which I don't think have been previously announced (or at least if they have then I've not seen it). The new information is what the divertissments will be: Quote Friday's Child from Jazz Calendar, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Pas de Cinq from Illuminations, La Chatte, and the Balcony Pas de Deux from Romeo and Juliet And also that at the gala performance: Quote Ashton's Dance of the Blessed Spirits will be performed by Royal Ballet Principal dancer Vadim Muntagirov, while Royal Ballet dancers Lauren Cuthbertson, Anna Rose O'Sullivan and Gary Avis perform alongside dancers from The Sarasota Ballet in Façade. I am now even more hacked off that I cannot go to the gala performance as (yet again) I have no trains that weekend! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 I thought we had casting for the mixed bills, but can't see it - am I getting confused with the one work Sarasota are performing on the main stage? I'm just interested to see whether there are cast changes for different nights, but I guess we'll have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 16/05/2024 at 13:27, Dawnstar said: I hope this is the correct thread, as I couldn't find a more recent one. This article https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/The-Royal-Opera-House-Welcomes-The-Sarasota-Ballet-as-Part-of-Ashton-Celebrated-20240516 includes some details about the Sarasota programming which I don't think have been previously announced (or at least if they have then I've not seen it). The new information is what the divertissments will be Casting is up for both today's performances and it looks like Joseph Sissens will be performing, not Muntagirov, in Dance of the Blessed Spirits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 20 minutes ago, Lizbie1 said: Casting is up for both today's performances and it looks like Joseph Sissens will be performing, not Muntagirov, in Dance of the Blessed Spirits. To say I'm disappointed about Muntagirov would be a major understatement. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 But I guess he has got a lot on, with Oberon and Rendezvous ... ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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