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Ok. So lets pretend I am not so cultured, London is 50 mins on the train ( if they are running) and my wife deserves something special like the ballet.
Whats good, whats not, looking to book for spring 2017, had a look on the Royal Opera website, found that the really good seats are pricey and the medium seats I am willing to pay for, but don't really know from there.
Any pointers?
We've been lucky, took a guess and mostly came out on top. Cyrano de Bergerac in Oxford and All That Jazz in Brum were proper amazeballs, The Nutcracker in That London was very average. But then, we are infrequent ballet-goers.
In a nutshell, I think I would say don't start with London for good ballet.
The Nutcracker is a delight at Christmas (A little outside your dates, I know!), especially if the ENB are doing the Gerald Scarfe version. Saw that year after year when we lived in town and it never got tired. Am waiting to take Little Miss CFH, as she adores ballet and The Nutcracker in particular.
Further review shows that the ROH have the classic Peter Wright version on. Worth a trip! Nothing else on their 2017 list would really appeal, I'm afraid.
don't start with London for good ballet.
Well, apart from Moscow and New York, there are few better places, but you carry on.
All That Jazz
Ballet?
Royal Opera is the "ultimate" in the UK in respect of the ballet and the building and hence priced accordingly. you have ballet at Sadlers Wells as well as ENO. The Christmas programmes are special if you / Mrs can wait that long.
EDIT Paris not to shabby either CFH and OP 🙂 What CFH says about Nutcracker at Christmas I endorse.
There are regional ballets too but it can't be denied the best productions are in London
don't start with London for good ballet.
Well, apart from Moscow and New York, there are few better places, but you carry on.
Sorry, done a edit but it disappeared - realised it might sound a bit odd, we've been to three and the two outside That London were astounding to a non-ballet fan like me, done the Nutcracker in London and got a real "going through the motions" impression.
All That Jazz
Ballet?
Yep. Just brilliant, Hippodrome in Brum.
OK. Good. Gonna be London, not Brum. Another question. How long are these, give or take?
Couple of hours.
I prefer contemporary to ballet. Less traditional so more options for choreography. Matthew borne is worth looking out for as a choreographer. His version of swan lake is one of my favourite productions.
No idea about what is on in London, too far away.
Betroffenheit at Sadlers Wells is fantastic. Saw it recently and will see it again next year.
Paris not to shabby
Great dancers but usually at the appalling Opera Garnier which is excruciatingly uncomfortable for a person of normal proportions.
For something different, how about this touring in the spring.
http://www.rambert.org.uk/performances/ghost-dances/
Rambert are excellent, I used to dance with National Youth and we were lucky enough to workshop with them. I've kept up with them on an off since.
OP 2-3 hours depending on production and length of interval. It is worth researching the performances as some can be a bit more niche, Nutcracker is Christams favourite as everyone knows the music and the "story"
Opera Garnier
Rennovated. Stunning. Seats possibly designed for the smaller French frame.
@tangs suggestion is a good one re ballet Rambert, my daughter auditioned for them and the Royal Ballet. The standard is very high for both
Seats possibly designed for the smaller French frame.
Designed for midgets.
Compare and contrast with the Lucent Danstheater or Zuiderstrandtheater in The Hague. Designed for giants!! 🙂