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Review 1 for Apassionata

2 / 5

Apassionata hugely disappointing this time around

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Posted 06/02/2012

by NonHorsey

Location:Essex

We re-booked immediately after the fantastic 2011 show with the specific intent of being in the front row (Row A) when the horses are introduced to the audience at the end of the show. This year was a watered-down repeat with less of the razzamattazz of last year and a much shorter second half. Story was very weak and the 'live' violinist was walking off with the instrument still playing!
The audience was not invited to meet the horses at the end of the show. Perhaps they are too busy preparing for their forthcoming US tour!

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Review 2 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionta Equestrian Artistry

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Posted 27/01/2012

by Horsemaster

Location:London

This was my first visit to the O2 arena and I must say what a fantastic experience it was.
The transport links were superb. I have never been to such a well signed venue, all information was easy to see and read even for someone like me with impaired vision.
All staff I came into contact with were polite and helpful. I discovered when I arrived my seats had been upgraded, I nice surprise.
The show itself was a marvel. The music suited the mood of the show completely. The horses were well trained and cared for. As a horse handler myself i was amazed at the level of horsemanship and condition of the horses. Never once did they look tired or bored.

All in all an excellent evenings entertainment. I will certainly be coming back for another show.

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Review 3 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionata

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Favourite moment: The donkey - Never realised you could train a donkey, a really fun part of the show. Oh and the magnificent Fresian horses. @

Posted 26/01/2012

by DE646

Location:Reading

I came to this with my 6 year old daughter and we had a great time - the horses were beautiful and the connection with the trainers amazing. So may highlights - the Fresians, the donkey, the man with his five perfectly trained horses doing incredible stuff!

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Favourite moment: The donkey - Never realised you could train a donkey, a really fun part of the show. Oh and the magnificent Fresian horses. @

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Review 4 for Apassionata

4 / 5

Breath taking!

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Favourite moment: The show opened woman playing violin,fog rising from the earth & free wild running horses @

Posted 25/01/2012

by Kykiwawa

Location:London O2

It was amazing riding at the highest level!Pure magic!

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Favourite moment: The show opened woman playing violin,fog rising from the earth & free wild running horses @

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Review 5 for Apassionata

1 / 5

Disappointed

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Posted 25/01/2012

by HillFamily

Location:Hertfordshire

I booked a family ticket for 4 of us having been to the previous year's production. Unfortunately, this performance did not compare to last year's - there were lots of mistakes, pictures in the program which just didn't happen, and just generally a much more amateur performance, almost boring. There were more dancers this year, which weren't in sync and which distracted from watching the horses. My daughter was really looking forward to seeing the horses close up as last time, but this didn't happen either. I am sure the 2nd half was shorter than detailed too, although to be honest, we were happy to go home. £250 was a lot of money to pay, and I regretted booking it. We thoroughly enjoyed last year and were excited to go back, but based on this show, we wouldn't go again.

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Review 6 for Apassionata

2 / 5

No magic

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Favourite moment: Although repetitive, some of the stunts pulled off were quite difficult so maybe when riding on the horse upside down. @

Posted 25/01/2012

by DV6678

Location:London

Was expecting an amazing show with magic moments and great story. Sadly the show was a big disappointment as the story or lack of it was disappointing. The horses were beautifully groomed however so if that's what you wish to see then fine. The horse tricks were repetitive as were stunts pulled off by the people riding them.

What I disliked the most was how most of the show reminded me of a circus in terms of how they use whips to control the horses. The whipping was mild but one can only imagine what the 'training and preparations' are like for the poor horses. Maybe I was naive expecting well trained horses without the need for whips.

There was hardly any jumps and excitement, all just very ordinary. Expected a lot more having paid for top price tickets which would costs similar to the price of ' A 'list artists.

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Favourite moment: Although repetitive, some of the stunts pulled off were quite difficult so maybe when riding on the horse upside down. @

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Review 7 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Amazing

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Posted 24/01/2012

by Petia

Location:London,

The show was truely magnificent. The combination of music, dancers and graceful and amazing horses is unforgettable spectacle that takes you to a magic world where horses and people together perform a real art.

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Review 8 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionata is magic

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Favourite moment: I loved the little black shetlands, would love to have touched them. @

Posted 24/01/2012

by snoozey

Location:Bedford

What can I say it was wicked from start to finish a Birthday present for my daughter who thought like me that it was outstanding can't wait to see it again, we loved the acrobatics done by the men, the skill and training for that must have taken ages.

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Favourite moment: I loved the little black shetlands, would love to have touched them. @

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Review 9 for Apassionata

5 / 5

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Posted 24/01/2012

by RebelRider

Was magical from start to finish, loved every minute

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Review 10 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionata - Incredible!

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Posted 24/01/2012

by legallyblondebabe

Location:Sevenoaks

What an unforgettable evening!! Thanks to o2 priority!!
Fantastic seats, easy parking (pre-booked) and the event itself just takes your breath away. I think our favourites have to be the gorgeous Friesans, the trick riders and the donkey!
I would definitely recommend anyone, old or young to see this, its an unmissable experience.

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Review 11 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionata was magical!

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Favourite moment: I cannot name a favourite moment as I was enthralled by it all! @

Posted 24/01/2012

by Swelp

Location:Essex, UK

This event was memorable for so many reasons: The beautiful horses and ponies (not to mention the donkey!) who were so skilfully trained and ridden, the variety of acts ranging from the horse whisperer and dressage to the acrobatic Cossack riders, the dramatic music and overall presentation made it a moving and spectacular experience. It was wonderful to witness the close bond and mutual respect between man and horse and and to see such a celebration of the capabilities of these majestic animals . The story line seemed almost irrelevant alongside such a spectacle. Would I go again? You bet!

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Favourite moment: I cannot name a favourite moment as I was enthralled by it all! @

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Review 12 for Apassionata

3 / 5

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Favourite moment: The acrobats performed on the horses @

Posted 24/01/2012

by CrispyNoodles

Location:Hertfordshire

My daughter aged 9 thoroughly enjoyed the show. I,however, did not think it was as spectacular as the advert on tv shows. Yes the foot work of the horses is very good, but struggled to follow the story, not sure what the dancers were doing. Not as I imagined. Didn't help that the people sitting in seats next to us were on a 2 for 1 offer. Not worth the amount of money we paid.

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Review 13 for Apassionata

2 / 5

Apassionata is a bore

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Favourite moment: Stunt Riders @

Posted 24/01/2012

by jwew

Location:London

Having taken my wife to see the Royal Horse Show at the 02 which she enjoyed.
I booked this event as a birthday treat. Unusally we both agreed this show ( Apassionata) did not reach the standard excepted.
Story line was boring. The dancers did not enhance the show and with exception of the
acobats doing stunt riding it was more like watching a dressage show

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Review 14 for Apassionata

3 / 5

Apassionata was unforgettable

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Posted 24/01/2012

by zobo1

We enjoyed this show, the expertise of the riders and their amazing communication with the animals was wonderful. The Horses were so beautiful to watch. The downside I feel was the show was far too expensive really and the 2nd half was not as exciting as the 1st half.

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Review 15 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionata

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Favourite moment: Loved the donkey! @

Posted 24/01/2012

by AdnilG

Location:Hertfordshire

My friend and I bought the tickets as a Christmas present for her 10 year old daughter, I must say i didn't know quite what to expect but we all enjoyed it immensly, the horses were gorgoeous and very clever, definatly worth the money.

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Review 16 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionata - perfect family entertainment

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Favourite moment: A toss up between the Andulacian stallion dancing with the flamenco dancer and the cossacks. @

Posted 24/01/2012

by LizMA

Location:London

I knew nothing about this show but thought the blend of horses and music could be ideal for a mother-in-law who loves horses and a father-in-law who's a music fan. This certainly hit the mark on both counts.

A delightful family show with a heartwarming story interwoven around 50 beautiful horses. A violinist, opera singer and dancers/gymnasts enhanced the displays of precision riding and the relationship between man and beast.

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Favourite moment: A toss up between the Andulacian stallion dancing with the flamenco dancer and the cossacks. @

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Review 17 for Apassionata

3 / 5

Disappointing Show

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Favourite moment: The man standing on the horses and jumping them. Very impressive. @

Posted 24/01/2012

by Totiredtothink

We went to this with great anticipation of an action packed show. But what we got was a fairly self indulgent display of dressage with a few clever tricks thrown in. There was a pointless storyline which didn't add to anything and random dancers. Altogether a very disappointing experience.

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Favourite moment: The man standing on the horses and jumping them. Very impressive. @

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Review 18 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionata a passion

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Favourite moment: 1 man working with five horses , no bridles, no reins, just mutual respect. @

Posted 24/01/2012

by sniddney

This was the most wonderful display of horsemanship and the unique relationship that the riders have with their horses is beautiful to experience. I was worried that it would be old style circus tricks but it so wasn't!

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Favourite moment: 1 man working with five horses , no bridles, no reins, just mutual respect. @

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Review 19 for Apassionata

5 / 5

Apassionat Brill

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Favourite moment: The donkey and the trick riders and the five horses jumping and the black fresians and -and- and -in other words all of it! ! ! @

Posted 24/01/2012

by lezlie

Location:Dover kent

The was a marvellous show . it was non-stop entertainment with just a short interval
The skill of the riders was amazing and every 'act 'was so different,.Beautiful horses of all types and sizes. There was a story theme throughout the show, and I must give the dancers a mention because it added a dimention to it.The star of the show for me was the Donkey, the affection for the trainer and his donkey was obvious for all to see.
I would (and will) go again and see it when it next comes ! wanted to watch it all again straight away!

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Favourite moment: The donkey and the trick riders and the five horses jumping and the black fresians and -and- and -in other words all of it! ! ! @

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Review 20 for Apassionata

3 / 5

A Very disappointing Apassionata

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Favourite moment: The Mule @

Posted 24/01/2012

by Oscarandbeau

Location:UK

After seeing the show several years ago in Belfast, we were delighted to here that the show would be appearing at the O2. Unfortunately, the current show is a far cry from the one we saw back then, the show lacked continuity and to be perfectly honest, we cannot recall any real amazing part. The opening to their previous show, saw a ballerina dancing with a white stallion, now that was breath taking, at no point in the current show can you experience anything like that. If you have not seen the show before, then maybe consider it, however, if you have seen previous shows, it is my feeling you will be disappointed. On another note, if you get to see a show brochure before going, dont think, that is what you will see, only part of what is in the brochure actually took place. So in summary, would we go again?, no.

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