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Swan Lake

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Review 1 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Stunningly beautiful ballet :)

Liverpool Empire Theatre @

- Liverpool @

- Thu 13 Jan 2011 @

Favourite moment: the initial dance between the Prince and Odette is exquisite....she develops a trust/love bond with him and this is beautifuly shown. @

Posted 15/01/2011

by smeagol123456

Location:Liverpool

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Raymond Grubby's version of swan lake was, quite simply, amazing. The main swan, Odette,performed exquisitly and was a real pleasure to watch. The costumes were well thought out and colourful for the potential wives for the prince, the swan costumes being beautifully elegant.
Other main dancers were talented and skillfull, and really I could see no fault or anything to mention about their dancing other than it was perfect!
The only slightly not so positive thing I would say was that the dancers in the opening number were slightly dissapointing. Im not sure if this is because they had a dance school participating, but they were, although undoubtedly very good, not to the standard I would have expected from a production such as Swan Lake.

Overall, a beautiful piece of art with brilliant cheography, I would definatly see again! tomorrow if possible! :)

Becky

Liverpool Empire Theatre @

- Liverpool @

- Thu 13 Jan 2011 @

Favourite moment: the initial dance between the Prince and Odette is exquisite....she develops a trust/love bond with him and this is beautifuly shown. @

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Review 2 for Swan Lake

3 / 5

swanlake was very average

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Posted 24/03/2013

by musicalbuff2

Location:newcastle upon tyne

this was the second performance of Swan Lake that I had seen at this theatre. The last occasion was five years ago. The latest performance was not as good as the last one. the smoke machine was noisy, and the movements of the dancers were not as flowing as the last performance. I had brought along three friends with me for the latest performance and they were not very impressed. On the plus side the jester was very good, but I was extremely disappointed.

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

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Review 3 for Swan Lake

4 / 5

Good performance

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: Beginning of second act when all the swans danced as well as the black swan. @

Posted 24/03/2013

by Glockcat

Location:Durham

My husband and I enjoyed the performance however seats were very uncomfortable at the venue

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: Beginning of second act when all the swans danced as well as the black swan. @

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Review 4 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Swan Lake wad excellent.

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: All good. @

Posted 24/03/2013

by happencat

Location:north east

My granddaughter's first ballet and she loved it. Bit disappointed that there wad no orchestra but for the price we couldn't expect it.

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: All good. @

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Review 5 for Swan Lake

4 / 5

SWAN LAKE WAS .......

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: THE FAMOUS DANCING SWANS @

Posted 23/03/2013

by DOTTYLOTTIE

GOOD BUT THE CAST SPOILED IT A LITTLE BY THEIR CONSTANT NEED FOR APPLAUSE FROM THE AUDIENCE RATHER INTERRUPTING THE FLOW OF THE DANCE. ALSO I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED AN ORCHESTRA AND NOT TAPED MUSIC,
OVERALL THOUGH AMAZING DANCING!!!

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: THE FAMOUS DANCING SWANS @

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Review 6 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

An excellent night

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: All @

Posted 22/03/2013

by MammyA

Both my husband & myself had a excellent night at Swan Lake.
We booked months in advance but couldn't wait to see it & we weren't disappointed !

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 20 Mar 2013 @

Favourite moment: All @

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Review 7 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Just perfect!

St David's Hall @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 27 Dec 2012 @

Posted 02/01/2013

by only1wrighty

Faultless performance, incredible really thank you.

St David's Hall @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 27 Dec 2012 @

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Review 8 for Swan Lake

4 / 5

Beautiful ballet, shame about the venue!

St David's Hall @

- Cardiff @

- Fri 28 Dec 2012 @

Posted 31/12/2012

by AEHu

Location:Port Talbot

The ballet was lovely, not the best I've seen but enjoyable. The music would have been prefect but was over shaddowed by the constantly distracting noise of what we can only assume to be the airconditioning. It's constant clicking noise destroyed all quieter moments. A Venue I will avoid at all costs unless seeing a particularly loud performance, even then I'd think twice.

St David's Hall @

- Cardiff @

- Fri 28 Dec 2012 @

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Review 9 for Swan Lake

3 / 5

Swan lake, Russian state ballet of Siberia

St Davids hall @

- Cardiff @

- 30/12/2012 @

Favourite moment: the music was superb and the pas de deux was elegant and seemless. @

Posted 29/12/2012

by twinkletoes1968

I went with friends to see swan lake today, and as a professionally trained ballet dancer I have a full understanding of what goes behind performances and the level of technique that at times can be gruelling on the body, but the standard of a Russian ballet company in 2012 should be stunning even to the trained eye. Admittedly the principal boy and girl were beautiful to watch and the princes friend was excellent too but as for some of the other dancers; sadly particularly the boys, their performances were wooden, I did not feel their enjoyment of performing, their technique at times was something to be desired, were they all having a bad day??? The swans on the other hand were quite lovely to watch and their timing was impeccable.
The male dancers seemed bored and uninspired. As a performer one needs to always remember (however tired one feels) that you give all of yourself as if every performance was the first, the boys needed to find their passion for dance not just perform a series of steps in almost the right order. Sorry, I really do not like to be so critical but I know this world all too well and was disappointed, after all this is Swan lake. The audience should be left thoroughly speechless and inspired.

St Davids hall @

- Cardiff @

- 30/12/2012 @

Favourite moment: the music was superb and the pas de deux was elegant and seemless. @

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Review 10 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Swan lake was amazing and emotional .....

Royal Opera House @

- London @

- Fri 9 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Various ! @

Posted 11/11/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Midlands

Second ballet I have seen and what a fantastic place to see it in the royal opera house. Both show and venue impressive , the music was beautiful and the story with it emotional . And the ballet , gorgeous , strong and delicate . Such fitness !!!

Royal Opera House @

- London @

- Fri 9 Nov 2012 @

Favourite moment: Various ! @

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Review 11 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Magic evening

Royal Opera House @

- London @

- Fri 12 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: The second and the third act. @

Posted 15/10/2012

by Ronny1960

Location:London

It was a wonderful evening for the entire family. The dancers were exquisite, costumes and stage design a journey back to the 19th century. The orchestra spot on. Amazing!

Royal Opera House @

- London @

- Fri 12 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: The second and the third act. @

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Review 12 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Marianela and Thiago's Swan Lake

Royal Opera House @

- London @

- Mon 8 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: Odile's solo @

Posted 10/10/2012

by r0lan6

Location:London Bridge, London

The highlight of my ballet year is always seeing Marianela and Thiago perform Swan Lake at the Royal Opera House. Absolutely amazing and the two are stunning together. The atmosphere was breathtaking, the orchestra was fantastic, though I had found the opening to Act I: 2. Waltz (Tempo Di Valse) to be a little off - orchestra-wise, which was a little shame. Of course this would only be detected by someone who is very familiar with the music, so not a real problem for most!

Though I find Thiago Suarez not as powerful as Carlos Acosta, but he handles himself elegantly well, and is amazing when partnered with his real-life partner, Marianela Nunez. Of course Ms Nunez is simply breathtaking to watch as she is faultless in her performance as both Odette and Odile. But where she really shines is when is plays the Black Swan!

See it at the ROH, and see it when Marianela and Thiago are playing together! They were both made to play Swan Lake! And when you go, make sure you do buy the more expensive seats as it makes it all worthwhile!

Royal Opera House @

- London @

- Mon 8 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: Odile's solo @

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Review 13 for Swan Lake

4 / 5

Beautiful!

The London Coliseum @

- London @

Posted 06/10/2012

by Anonymous

Not being a dancer myself, I wasn't sure if I would enjoy Swan Lake but it was absolutely incredible. The music was lovely, albeit a little too quiet in my opinion and the dancing was beautiful to watch. Such a lovely ballet and a wonderful night out. Highly recommended to all.

The London Coliseum @

- London @

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Review 14 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Awesome

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Sat 11 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: The swans (of course) @

Posted 21/08/2012

by Pillypop

Location:Faversham

Thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to such talent performing such a beautiful ballet

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Sat 11 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: The swans (of course) @

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Review 15 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Fri 10 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: thinking of the Morecambe and Wise sketch when they were dancing in a line, although the finale was excellent @

Posted 19/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Cambridge

Excellent performance and dancing was superb, staff at the Coliseum friendly and helpful. Dont buy the glasses they are useless but your own pairs would be good and be careful when you buy tickets I got stung with cancellation insurance which they would reinburse surprise surprise

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Fri 10 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: thinking of the Morecambe and Wise sketch when they were dancing in a line, although the finale was excellent @

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Review 16 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

An enchanting experience

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Sat 11 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: Impossible to choose @

Posted 15/08/2012

by Bongobilly1

Location:Nuneaton , Warwickshire

An amazing experience, enchanting and mesmerising.

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Sat 11 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: Impossible to choose @

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Review 17 for Swan Lake

4 / 5

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Fri 10 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: Act 2 @

Posted 14/08/2012

by ASK09

Location:London

The Swan Lake performance on the 10th was certainly above average. There were a few parts that did not quite meet my expectations and made me think that the performers were out of synch with each other. Act 1 was especially so. You could not decide whether the anomaly with synchronization was on purpose (a part of the choreography) or not. In either case, Act 2 was my favorite part of the show overall. It was incredibly superb. The swans and their movements were lyrical.
The lead dancer was legendary. She did look quite expert and elegant.

A note on the venue: it was very hot inside. Whether the a/c was off or it did not work properly I cannot tell, but it was annoyingly hot - making you sleepy at certain times.

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Fri 10 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: Act 2 @

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Review 18 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Swan Lake was excellent

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Sat 11 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: Act III @

Posted 13/08/2012

by Shano90

Location:Ipswich

The seats were in balcony in which the view was very good. The production as a whole was done professionally with dancers from all parts of the world that comenced an excellent show. I am now going to book for the same dance company to see The Nutcracker for my family at Christmas. The service at the intervals was very good. First time to see this sort of production in London and would recommend anyone to see it.

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Sat 11 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: Act III @

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Review 19 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

Swan Lake

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Thu 9 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: All swans dances @

Posted 13/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:London

It was a very nce performance. Good decorations, music and choreography. If you are looking for a proper classic interpretation of Swan Lake - this is the one.

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Thu 9 Aug 2012 @

Favourite moment: All swans dances @

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Review 20 for Swan Lake

5 / 5

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Tue 7 Aug 2012 @

Posted 09/08/2012

by Anonymous

It was amazing! The dancers were elegant and beautiful.
The best bit for me was during Act 3 when Odette danced and did continuous spins.

London Coliseum @

- London @

- Tue 7 Aug 2012 @

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