San Perregrino Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, capybara said: Casting for today 28th October 😊😊 https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/don-quixote-by-carlos-acosta/cast-list/56220 https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/don-quixote-by-carlos-acosta/cast-list/56221 Apologies - this should have been posted on the casting thread. I got a bit too excited about these casts. 8 minutes ago, Sim said: Today’s matinee cast. How wonderful it is! https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/don-quixote-by-carlos-acosta/cast-list/56220 thank you for posting. both equally exciting & wonderful casts. definitely an afternoon and an evening full of treats Edited October 28, 2023 by PeterS 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I love that Calvin Richardson is doing Espada for the matinee & Gamache for the evening. Such different roles! (I do not love that I've had to queue for nearly half an hour for a rail replacement bus and it's looking touch and go as to whether it will connect with the train it was scheduled to.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, capybara said: Casting for today 28th October 😊😊 https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/don-quixote-by-carlos-acosta/cast-list/56220 https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/don-quixote-by-carlos-acosta/cast-list/56221 Apologies - this should have been posted on the casting thread. I got a bit too excited about these casts. That's fine: we seem to be posting on-the-day casting on the production threads anyway, which makes a lot more sense. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Sim said: Today’s matinee cast. How wonderful it is! https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/43/don-quixote-by-carlos-acosta/cast-list/56220 And I'd been confused by the replacement Basilio and thinking it was a "tall" cast, yet James Hay is doing Gamache again and I'm missing it Oh well, hopefully the casting will still be the same by the cinema relay, anyway. And I'm recovering from a migraine, so probably wouldn't have managed a trip up to London for an early-start matinee anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 45 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: I love that Calvin Richardson is doing Espada for the matinee & Gamache for the evening. Such different roles! (I do not love that I've had to queue for nearly half an hour for a rail replacement bus and it's looking touch and go as to whether it will connect with the train it was scheduled to.) I think he’ll be brilliant in both roles! I can’t wait to hear all about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Isabella Gasparini is Amour in the afternoon and debuts as Mercedes in the evening. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJL Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Wonderful casts and I'm particularly excited for this evening, it being the one show of Don Quixote I'm able to attend this season (but also looking forward to the cinema showing!). I was especially hoping to get chance to see Isabella Gasparini's Mercedes, but so many other of my favourites dancing in other roles too 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) On casting, just wondering...does anyone know who plays the horse? Would it be a soloist role? Edited October 28, 2023 by Henry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 He’s rather cute! Think I could fall for him over Don Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Well. What a sensational performance I have just seen. Matthew and Mayara started off sparking, then moved to sizzling, then ended on fire! Those one-handed lifts, that could have gone on forever! Those fouettés…stunning, and I am christening them The Mayara Mix. She threw a bit of everything in, and so confidently! The rest of the cast was wonderful, and what a hot debut from Calvin as Espada. I think I would have fainted like the tavern girl. Very nice dancing (although slightly off the music a couple of times) and convincing characterisation. Leticia Dias reprised the role of Mercedes with her Latin gusto and joy. We had the usual sweet Amour from Isabella Gasparini, and a graceful, elegant Queen of the Dryads from Annette Buvoli. A fizzing Panza from Liam Boswell to Gary Avis’s deeply considered Don made an interesting contrast that worked for me. Leo Dixon was a raunchy Gypsy leader. And what more can I say about James Hay’s Gamache? If the leads hadn’t been so good he’d have stolen the show. The whole cast were energised and having a fantastic time on stage; therefore, I was having a fantastic time in the audience. If you can get to a cinema to see the screening on November 7th (or a replay) I can’t recommend this cast strongly enough! 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiB Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Does anyone know why it was being filmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 minute ago, NikkiB said: Does anyone know why it was being filmed? It is usual practice for the filming to be rehearsed ahead of a cinema relay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, NikkiB said: Does anyone know why it was being filmed? I think it's for a camera 'rehearsal' for the cinema relay, and to have a backup for wonkey moments on the live relay, should they decide to release a dvd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, zxDaveM said: I think it's for a camera 'rehearsal' for the cinema relay, and to have a backup for wonkey moments on the live relay, should they decide to release a dvd. Yes. I think they also test lighting levels, dancers’ make-up etc. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiB Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, capybara said: It is usual practice for the filming to be rehearsed ahead of a cinema relay. Thank you 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Am I going mad or did the cast list for this evening initially have Masciari down for Sancho Panza? Now it has Ikarashi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl H Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Nice to know that today's performance was so good, now if anything does go wrong on the 7th at the cinema, we get to see today's instead! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Dawnstar said: Am I going mad or did the cast list for this evening initially have Masciari down for Sancho Panza? Now it has Ikarashi. It did list Masciari. This afternoon’s cast sheet had Leo Dixon down for Gypsy King and Lead Fandango. But, then, he appeared as the lead Ruffian, thus making the Fandango appearance impossible. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 @capybara Thanks. Nice to know my memory isn't that bad! I didn't even notice that Dixon was down for the Fandango then didn't do it, though in Act II I did note it was the first time I've seen someone double urchin & lead gypsy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Sim said: Well. What a sensational performance I have just seen. Matthew and Mayara started off sparking, then moved to sizzling, then ended on fire! Those one-handed lifts, that could have gone on forever! Those fouettés…stunning, and I am christening them The Mayara Mix. She threw a bit of everything in, and so confidently! The rest of the cast was wonderful, and what a hot debut from Calvin as Espada. I think I would have fainted like the tavern girl. Very nice dancing (although slightly off the music a couple of times) and convincing characterisation. Leticia Dias reprised the role of Mercedes with her Latin gusto and joy. We had the usual sweet Amour from Isabella Gasparini, and a graceful, elegant Queen of the Dryads from Annette Buvoli. A fizzing Panza from Liam Boswell to Gary Avis’s deeply considered Don made an interesting contrast that worked for me. Leo Dixon was a raunchy Gypsy leader. And what more can I say about James Hay’s Gamache? If the leads hadn’t been so good he’d have stolen the show. The whole cast were energised and having a fantastic time on stage; therefore, I was having a fantastic time in the audience. If you can get to a cinema to see the screening on November 7th (or a replay) I can’t recommend this cast strongly enough! I am now very excited for November 7. And have Kaneko and Bracewell to look forward to on the 3rd. Can’t wait! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophoife Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Sim said: If you can get to a cinema to see the screening on November 7th (or a replay) I can’t recommend this cast strongly enough! 2, 3 and 6 December for us in 🇦🇺 At least I'll know the casting in advance 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 41 minutes ago, Scheherezade said: I am now very excited for November 7. And have Kaneko and Bracewell to look forward to on the 3rd. Can’t wait! Ditto on both! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Scheherezade said: I am now very excited for November 7. And have Kaneko and Bracewell to look forward to on the 3rd. Can’t wait! Yes. Can't wait for both! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I'm going to be very interested to compare the chemistry between Naghdi/Ball and Magri/Ball when I see the latter on 7th. I do wonder if being real life partners adds an extra dimension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Linnzi5 said: I'm going to be very interested to compare the chemistry between Naghdi/Ball and Magri/Ball when I see the latter on 7th. I do wonder if being real life partners adds an extra dimension? It certainly did during their Carousel pdd during lockdown, and Sim’s review would very much suggest the same here, although that isn’t always the case with real life partners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 All debuts going well!!! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Scheherezade said: It certainly did during their Carousel pdd during lockdown, and Sim’s review would very much suggest the same here, although that isn’t always the case with real life partners. I love that Carousel PDD - it's such beautiful dancing and characterisation. Yes. Sim's review did suggest that, didn't it? I'm looking forward to seeing it on 7th. I'd like to see Calvin Richardson as Espada, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Linnzi5 said: I'd like to see Calvin Richardson as Espada, too. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Add the Dryad debut to the list of those going well 👏 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 57 minutes ago, Rob S said: All debuts going well!!! I'm both glad & frustrated to hear that. I started having a panic attack just as Mercedes & the matadors entered & after about 10 mins fighting it I had to leave. I'm absolutely livid with myself for missing most of the performance. (Currently on a train fighting to try to control waves of anxiety.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: I'm both glad & frustrated to hear that. I started having a panic attack just as Mercedes & the matadors entered & after about 10 mins fighting it I had to leave. I'm absolutely livid with myself for missing most of the performance. (Currently on a train fighting to try to control waves of anxiety.) So sorry to hear this, Dawnstar. I hope you recover very soon. Xx 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: I'm both glad & frustrated to hear that. I started having a panic attack just as Mercedes & the matadors entered & after about 10 mins fighting it I had to leave. I'm absolutely livid with myself for missing most of the performance. (Currently on a train fighting to try to control waves of anxiety.) So very sorry to hear this. I hope you get home safe and sound and then can manage your anxiety. You can't help having a panic attack, so please don't be hard on yourself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dawnstar said: I'm both glad & frustrated to hear that. I started having a panic attack just as Mercedes & the matadors entered & after about 10 mins fighting it I had to leave. I'm absolutely livid with myself for missing most of the performance. (Currently on a train fighting to try to control waves of anxiety.) I'm so sorry, Dawnstar, but don't be livid with yourself! It just happened, and you've done the right thing by going homewards. I hope it will pass soon. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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