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theatreguys 
What a great new venue for the arts, and wonderful seats where we could see the dancers up close. The programme reminded me of the huge talent of the choreographer Fokine and that his legacy lives on. Les Sylphides was a delight and the second half of divertissements and pas de deux was very interesting. My favourites in that half were the enticing pas de deux from Scherezade and the beautifully danced and well partnered pas de deux from the Firebird. I think we may have seen some emerging talent last night.
Thanks to Fredo and to Mike and how interesting to exit via the stage!
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B RB Celebration
Monica and Robin.
Another super evening at an extremely well spaced and designed new venue. A lovely evening adding to it.
As you would expect from Carlos Acosta exceptionally beautiful dancing from such a young school of dancers. Loved it all and such colourful costumes in the second half.
It was fun going backstage so thank you Mike for sorting it with Patrick.
Thank you again Fredo and Mike and for such good seats.
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BRB Celebration
We thoroughly enjoyed the ballet last night.
The standard of ballet was incredible considering their age and experience. It was a wonderful night from start to finish including a new venue, new ballet sequences, good seats once again and an unexpected backstage tour.
Many thanks Fredo and Mike.
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It is lovely to experience new things and last evenings visit to Sadlers Wells venue at Stratford was exciting. The ballet dancers from Carlos Da costa’s Birmingham Company were also new in that their ages ranged from 18to22 we were told. Their youth and virtuosity was also very exciting. Maybe I was imagining it but I believed I spotted one or two Cuban dancers and they real attracted the eye. I recall going to Cuba and hearing about Carlos da Costa’s own journey so maybe I am romanticizing. In any case it was a wonderful evening of dance made all the more enjoyable by Patrick and the lift arranged by Mike and your help and consideration Fredo.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet
What a terrific evening from start to finish
It was a privilege to see such a group of dedicated and highly talented young dancers.
Each piece had its own merits and we enjoyed them all. In the first extract, one of the soloists was outstanding in her nimble and confident steps and the corps de ballet were excellent in coordination, quite beautiful.
Sheherazade was probably our favourite and the dancers showed great maturity. We felt that the least experienced were the 2 in the Firebird but they made a valiant effort and it was very enjoyable. Our view is probably coloured by a previous Fredo trip to see it at Covent Garden. This is a lovely venue and we will follow their productions to possibly go on our own if we can find our way in and out of the park!
Thank you to Fredo and especially Mike for getting the access problems sorted, the exit over the stage felt very grand!
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BRB Celebration
I’ve never really “got” ballet; while I can admire the precision, discipline and artistry honed through years and years of training I long for a plot and, dare I say it, dialogue to help me work out what’s happening.
Despite my reservations, the opportunity to see Carlos Acosta’s young ballet company at the new Sadler’s Wells East, which is so close to home, had to be taken As others have said, the enthusiastic young troupe impressed us with their enthusiasm and artistry despite their obvious nerves at times. The Royal Ballet’s splendid costumes and musical accompaniment also deserve a mention. I very much enjoyed the highlights from well known ballets chosen, no doubt, by Mr Acosta and his team to attract a new audience. It certainly worked for me!
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Ballet celebration.
It certainly was a celebration of the young, who work so hard to be that good and strong. What a treat to see them. With their careers ahead. Thoroughly enjoyed it all from the most excellent seats. We were almost with them !!
and exciting being led backstage to the lift !!
Another great night out, thank you Fredo and Mike. We do appreciate being looked after so well. Jan.
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Gillian and Tony
Birmingham Ballet
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this young, talented troupe who gave us various styles of ballet with a traditional piece, in the first half, which was beautifully done. How did they do all that point work and holding poses so perfectly?
The second half gave us more contemporary styles, including a mesmerising dance to music by Scheherazade. It was stunning.
Thanks to Fredo and Mike we were assisted by the staff of the theatre to exit via the backstage route, giving us a glimpse of behind the scenes and a chance to step onto the stage itself.
A big thank you to Fredo and Mike for another delightful evening.
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Birmingham Ballet,
What a splendid evening!,how do a group of dancers get that good at such a tender age??…in the seats we had it was easy to see just how hard they were working and how good they were.Great variety of dances, Scheherazade my favourite but all excellent..The helpful staff deserve credit for their help.The theatre really well designed…great evening !!!
Many thanks Fredo and Mike
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Carlos Acosta Ballet Celebration
A wonderful medley of excerpts from Daghliev ballet . The young dancers from Birmingham Royal Ballet performed with such grace,stamina and enthusiasm they deserved the three curtain calls. A beautiful, moving tableau. The evening ended with a private escort via the stage to the stage door exit arranged by Mike. Thank you Fredo and Mike for a lovely evening.
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Carlos Acosta ballet celebration..Fantastic performance..wonderful evening!
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I loved the show. I was hooked from the beginning of act one when the 3 fates sang to Eurydice ‘Any way the wind blows’ repeating almost menacingly the phrase ‘the wind blows’ –spine chilling. A lively band in 3 sections led the wonderful songs and finally the powerful ‘The road to hell reprise’–then up pops the season Spring signalling hope from struggle and despair. An exhilarating approach to the Greek myths. Great acting and exciting stage set. Need to see it again! Thank you Fredo and Mike.
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Hadestown
A wonderful evening of entertainment. The whole cast enjoyed playing their roles. Very professional, different to wake!
Thank you Fredo and Mike for another good choice.
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Monica and Robin.
Hadestown.
Yes, a show to see again – such overwhelming energy. They loved doing and we loved seeing!
Thank you Fredo and Mike for another memorable evening and such good seats.
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Hadestown
A very new type of musical that was enjoyable and entertaining. Wonderful voices and terrific music. A real treat. Thank you Fredo and Mike.
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The band, then the cast came on to tremendous applause from the audience and there were obviously a lot who were familiar with it and fans of the show. They knew exactly the response to calls from the stage.
We enjoyed the show immensely. It was full of energy, the cast interacted with the audience and with engaging songs, led by the very impressive Hermes.; the Wall struck such a chord in these times! The band were terrific and gave a real jazz club feel to things
Without the group we would not even have thought to go to this one, in-spite of heavy early promotion on some radio stations.
Thanks for taking us to this, we will fondly remember for a long time
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Hadestown
Loved it. Everything about the show was positive and made for a great evening at the theatre. The music was quite diverse, to include a wonderful mix of jazz and blues. Big thank you to the great songs and singers, especially as I understood every word! Many thanks to Fredo and Mike for the great seats and for introducing us to such a great musical which we would otherwise have missed.
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Hades Town
Absolutely brilliant show with exceptionally strong cast . The diction was clear so everything easy to understand .We loved the whole experience .Not a weak link in the whole production .
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Hadestown
What an amazing musical. Fresh and alive with an interesting take on my recollections of Greek Mythology from my schooldays!
Everything was spectacular, – the stage and scenery, music, singing, dancing and acting.
So many outstanding performers that it would be unfair to name one in particular.
Oh to be so talented!
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience something so brilliant.
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Hadestown…
Totally different and extremely good…modern take on a Greek myth..
Hermes was first class as was Persephone but then the whole cast were all very good.Loved the Fates…cool dudes.Orpheus a bit dim as his part dictates…
The music was off the scale,sorry, absolutely brilliant .
Great evening ,I’d go again,and probably again and again…
Thanks so much Fredo and Mike
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