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strechanadi · 1 year

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Matthew Bourne Swan Lake, the 2019 DVD edition

So I finally got to watch the 2019 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake with Will Bozier and Liam Mower and I have thoughts.

First things first - Nicole Kabera is gorgeous queen and Katrina Lyndon is having a blast as the girlfriend.

I quite like good 95 % of Bourne’s changes he made from the original 1995 production - be it in choreography, costume or dramaturgy. I like the slight shift with the girlfriend not being in it from the beginning with the general secretary, which makes her story more tragic and painful, so bring it on! I like there’s no prince as a kid at the beginning with a swan plushie. But I’m not sure I like that the connection between the secretary and the stranger was erased. True, with the 1995 production the end of act III (the ball) looked a bit too cartoon villain-y, with the stranger evil laughter while shaking hands with the secratary, but now - he just goes to the queen and embraces her and it’s just... Bland. I don’t know, I quite like the idea of the secretary plotting with everything and everyone all the time.

Now to the main characters. Liam is pretty good (saying it in the most british way possible), there’s no denying that, his dancing and technique is on top, his acting skills undeniable and he’s a perfect cast choice for this role.

But now to Will. I was truly looking forward to finally seeing him, as he was the only Swans/Strangers I missed back in 2019 when I was in London to watch the production live. And I hate to say it, but I was quite disappointed. His characterisation was OK I guess, nothing special necessarily, but nothing too bland either. But what was putting me off all the time was his technique... It was clear he is not a classically trained dancer (as Adam Cooper was back in 1995 or Matthew Ball and Max Westwell in the 2019 run) and it was painful to watch, especially with the whole company evolving so much in this aspect! Back in 1995, they were not what you would call a ballet company (and New Adventures is not claiming they are a classical ballet company, so it’s cool) and there was basically just Adam Cooper (and possibly Scott Ambler) standing out. But now, looking at the company (both men and women), they are different kind of animals now. True, Bourne is still much more about musical/jazz/modern/ballroom/whatever type of dancing, but it is undeniable his dancers now are much better in the classical ballet technique department. And watching the male corps de ballet as swans doing really well with all their arabesques, pas de chevals, developpes and pointed feet in general, and then Will who you can see is trying, but his feet are just not trained enough for this sort of things... And it’s infurriating, because the man has A JUMP! His elevation is huge, he was seriously flying over the stage.

Is the Swan about pointed feet? Of fucking course it is not. The Swan is all about raw energy, animalistic power, charisma... (to the point where Matthew Ball sometimes looked like too well classically trained ballet dancer, not truly ready for the sheer abandon) But the technique matters as well. It may not be the most imporant thing (and gods know it is not for me, not by far!), but while its lacking is putting you off, then it is clearly a problem.

Will found his was as the Stranger, he seemed much more in his element, reigning over the stage and all the characters. And he was positively glowing in last act as the beaten up, but still fighting Swan. I love all those moment where he was jumping head first between the other swans, ferociously protecting his prince, fighting for him almost on the verge of absolute hysteria. The ending was as heartbreaking as it should be.

But still...

MB’s SL is still one of my very favourites. It’s still fucking spectacular and I love all the paralels and connections and reflections of the original SL characters and story with Bourne’s new one and all the possibilities his retelling offers. But I just couldn’t shake the treacherous ideas about different casting for this latest dvd edition.

Because I would give anything to once again see Max Westwell as the Swan/Stranger (preferably with James Lovell as his prince - since these two together broke me beyond repair). And Katrina Lyndon as the Queen (because she was heartless, stone cold and freaking amazing in this role) and Carrie Willis as the Girlfriend.

#ballet #matthew bourne #swan lake #matthew bourne's swan lake #the swan #will bozier #liam mower #katrina lyndon #nicole kabera #matthew ball #adam cooper #scott ambler #max westwell #james lovell

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thestageyshelf · 2 years

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SOLD 🎭 An American In Paris @ Dominion Theatre 2017 (#11)

Title: An American In Paris

Venue: Dominion Theatre

Year: 2017

Condition: Creasing and pealing to back cover

Author: Music and Lyrics by Georgre Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Book by Craig Lucas.

Director: Christopher Wheeldon

Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon

Cast: Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Haydn Oakley, Zoe Rainey, David Seadon-Young, Ashley Day, Jane Asher, Julian Forsyth, Ashley Andrews, Sophia Apollonia, Zoe Arshamian, Sarah Bakker, James Barton, Alicia Beck, Chrissy Brooke, James Butcher, Jonathan Caguioa, Jennifer Davison, Katie Deacon, Rebecca Fennelly, Sebastian Goffin, Alyn Hawke, Nicky Henshall, Genevieve Heron, Amy Hollins, Frankie Jenna, Justin-Lee Jones, Robin Kent, Kristen McGarrity, Julia J. Nagle, Daniela Norman, Pippa Raine, Aaron Smyth, Todd Talbot, Max Westwell, Jack Wilcox, Carrie Willis, Stuart Winter, Liam Wrate

FIND ON EBAY HERE

#An American In Paris #Dominion Theatre #theatre #theatre programme #stageyshelf #sold

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megaclaudiolis · 3 years

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"Call me Harry." #Hacy in Season 2

#hacy #charmed cw #charmed #macy vaughn #harry greenwood #rupert evans #madeleine mantock #s2 #james westwell #made by me #phewwww #累死爹了

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westwingwolf · 3 years

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The darklighter is up there with one word that can apparently unlock the key to everything, and I can’t figure out how to get you back to... you.

#CharmedCWEdit #CharmedEdit #CharmedRebootEdit #MelVeraEdit #MaggieVeraEdit #HarryGreenwoodEdit #only not really #Mel Vera #Maggie Vera #James Westwell #Jimmy Westwell #Darklighter Harry #Charmed #Charmed2018 #Charmed spoilers #westwingwolf

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embodimentofateabag · 3 years

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Rupert Evans really played 3 versions or the same person so flawlessly in Charmed season 3 AND DIRECTED SOME OF THE EPISODES WITH ALL OF THEM and we need to sit down and recognize his pure talent Jesus

#this man is so talented #charmed #charmed reboot #harry greenwood #harry charmed #jimmy charmed #James westwell #James charmed #sir leave some personality for the rest of us #you’re taking them all and doing it so well😰

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jelevision · 4 years

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what a wicked game to play - harry/macy/james

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#my video #macy vaughn #harry greenwood #charmed #hacy #jacy #james westwell #madeleine mantock #rupert evans #Youtube

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thoughtfulpaperback · 4 years

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Charmed 02x18 Review SPOILERS!!!

Alright Y’all! Since there is no new episode of Charmed tonight I thought I would just post my review up today to make up for the lack of an episode. I’ve been saving my 10/10 for this moment!!! Honestly though 10/10. I was extremely entertained through the episode. I thought it was beautifully directed by Rupert. I thought everyone gave great performances including more sidelined characters (usually including Mel which i don’t like but since it has been a standard this season doesn’t affect my overall rating). Standard format. Likes. Dislikes. Then episode highlights.

LIKES

1. Hacy Kiss Moment

Y’all knew this was going to be the first thing I mentioned. Damn! Listen however you feel about the handling/mishandling of the Hacy story-line you can’t deny this was one of the best kiss/confession moments ever. Macy is in control. They are just soaking up the moment. The smile of realization and joy on Harry’s face when Macy just takes command and asks him to get his butt over there and dance. The slow walk towards her and their dance mimicking the jimmy x macy scenes yet showing how different in feeling they are. That laugh of joy and hugging moment at the end. Y’all!!! I can’t! Story wise, It is so nice to see macy and harry have a moment of joy. In many ways they have been put through the wringer so much in both seasons, so to get some fluff. Beautiful.

2. Maggie, Mel, and Ray

Okay so I wish this storyline would have been distributed more evenly across the season, but I don’t feel this storyline came out of nowhere and it addresses so many things that I feel were worth exploring. Firstly, Maggie’s panic attacks. I do wish we would have had hints of them earlier, but other than that I felt this made a lot of sense. Maggie and Ray mended part of their relationship, but it wasn’t until after he left that she found out he knew the whole time that he wasn’t her biological father and she seemed upset by that information, although it got sidelined because of the situation they were in. While I know people think Maggie’s storylines are always about guys. I believe it has always been about growing up and to an extent being abandoned. Season 1, Maggie dealt with her sister not trusting her or at least not always telling her everything and treating her like a child. This season especially Maggie has been openly fighting against the way she feels Mel and others infantalize her and view the way she thinks. Yes especially when it comes to relationships, but not limited to that. Stretching back to 01x17, Maggie’s greatest desire is a love that will never leave. And it isn’t just romantic love. When fighting with Mel she straight up says that demon can give her “what Dad, Parker, and Harry could never give her: a love that will never leave.” In 02x15, Jordan treats maggie like a child and then when she asks him if he really is going to leave her, he says “that’s what men do”. Which to me isn’t necessarily about romance given that the only people who have stuck around in Maggie’s life are primarily women, even harry was gone for a bit.

So you have these “conflicting” thoughts in Maggie. She is trusting, wants to see the good in people, and believes she is an adult with something to contribute. But then you also get the other part showing that, she actually fears people are exactly what they have been in the past (that is that people will leave or that they cannot change, or that in then end it doesn’t change anything for her).

So with that, she then finds out that Ray and Mel have been improving thier relationship and she doesn’t know anything about it on top of the fact she is sore about him never telling her about her parentage. In these last few episodes we’ve seen her try to take charge and be proactive in a way she hasn’t been before, which is good, but you wonder how much of that is suppression of her feelings. What is she “sacrificing” to become the “adult” she thinks she needs to be? In sum, Panic attacks made sense for her story and I thought Sarah did a brilliant job acting. Her last conversation with Ray had me in tears!

So for Mel and Ray in this, they had small roles, but Mel’s growth was amazing. For one, I really do wish there was more than like one or two references to chuchi after the first time her and her dad went on a mission together. more consistent small comments about ray sendings information of checking things out would have been nice to have more understanding of Mel expanding/healing relationship with her father. But moving on. Mel this season has taken a back seat and I hate that, but with the small character developing moments they have given us . . . I think that moment where Mel is looking in on Ray and Maggie having their conversation and walks away is the second best one this season in terms of development. Mel has admitted to always trying to be the person she thinks she needs to be. She basically said the same thing last season when she dropped out of her Master’s program. She is always trying to be this protector but at the same time wants to be able to let go of the wheel. Mel looking in probably to make sure she was okay was in character, but that moment where she nods and walks away able to realize that in this case Maggie doesn’t need her. This isn’t her “fight” or moment, and her being comfortable enough to walk away and trust that “it’s all good”. I feel old Mel would have wanted in, wanted to explain herself and defend her reasons for keeping that info on the DL, or would have stayed by the door just in case Maggie would need her at some point. But she trust both of them. Which I feel is huge! Anyways when they do little things like that which make sense I love it and just wish they had more moments like that spread out this season rather than some of the other stuff they tried.

3. Marisol, Macy, and Harry meeting

Heart broken! but I loved it. I love that Macy did get to meet her mom, especially since lots of people in the fandom complained about how unfair it was that Macy was the only one to never get to really meet her mom. I didn’t care about personally, I like a little bit of bittersweetness so I didn’t mind. This scene was all about the bitter sweetness. Marisol getting to meet and talk to macy but not actually see her. Macy having to have her memory altered to forget the meeting, but still internalize that advice. Although now I wonder if that friend Macy spoke about in season one was actually herself and her mind just making up a new person to make up for the erased memories. More likely than not she really was just super serious and restrained, but then went crazy (like many do) in college and just started to shed off that restraint then her powers came in and they had to back that up.

There is a tragedy in macy and her mothers situation. I don’t think this scene took away from that, but at the same time it added a new dimension to Marisol. Marisol definitely earned her Elder role.

I loved how Harry in that moment. He explained what he was going to do, as best as he could without freaking her out (he was told to be gentle with her), I like how he shifts strategies when he sees her flinch away. He was being as clinical as could be before that, but when she flinches in fright, he gets personal “It will be okay” “I’d never do anything to hurt you, you have my word”. his movements were slower the second time around. And although she wasn’t going to remember his name, he still took that moment to tell her what it was. it was sweet. The background music was a bit off to me at first, but other than that it was great.

4. Jordan

Every episode he is in I fall more in love with Jordan Chase. He is this seasons Harry. Harry season one was that way for me, but now it’s jordan. I love how he is open with Maggie and although she doesn’t want to hear it he tries to be as gentle as he can while explaining panic attacks. Then him with James! I love these guys together Rupert and Jordan are just so good in scenes together.

DISLIKES

1. James

This is a huge nitpick. and I don’t really dislike it...I am just wanting the writers to make up their minds. So Jimmy and Harry, supposedly make up James. Jimmy has the old memories, but harry’s were erased? I thought the mind meld was showing that Jimmy still remembered but Harry had access to those memories because they shared that link. But now, apparently, Harry with no magic and no memories of being Harry is James with James’s memories....

Okay so if harry is equally as much of James as jimmy and Harry is a product of the new experiences and memories he made, then why is jimmy necessary? Like how is it that one cannot survive the other if they seem to be equally the “old” person as before. Because that means that jimmy isn’t necessarily inherently evil or less James and his faults than harry. He is a product of his experiences and memories which are of being locked up in a bottle without a body. Like I just want some real clarification, which I assume will be given next episode, but I wish we would have had more info through out the season.

2. Julian is not that smart

@slowlyandrogynousmiracle mentioned it in her podcast, but I was also blown away by the fact Julian didn’t seem to make it make sense that there was something up with Macy and Maggie. Mijo! They literally disappeared at the same time that your testing room was broken into. Macy was down there just moments before she disappeared. Did your Aunt not tell you what happened?

Also, I still don’t know what exactly Julian’s game is. That is I was sure before that he knew, but that he probably had other plans than what we all were assuming, or that Aunt Viv has different plans than Julian. This episode didn’t clarify anything, at least to me, again I expect that the next episode will do that, but I didn’t think this Julian moment added anything new other than expose the charmed ones to him.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

1. James refusing to be held captive by a couple of “girls”. Reminding me of Harry’s first interaction with the trio.

2. James asking Macy about what she and Harry were. That cocky “what?” I might have issues.

3. Maggie’s rage and new power

4. Ray saying that it didn’t matter to him that Maggie wasn’t his bio daughter. “The truth is . . . I love you too damn much.”

5. Jordan pulling out that scalpel and saying he needs to cut that chip out of Harry.

6. That LAST SCENE

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rockofagesblog · 4 years

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My Fic Contibutions to Charmed Month (Complete)

I won’t be doing everday of the month but any new ones I publish I will add to this post.

Any Kudos/Comments you leave are appreciated and you can message me if you have any questions.

Stay safe and Happy Reading!!!

The Charmed Ones Vs A Haunted House

My first entry for Charmed Month. Day 5 Prompt I have come to the conclusion that this house is haunted

Joggie Banter

Day 6 Prompt They Can't Hurt You Anymore Jordan and Maggie have a training session.

Harry and Jordan Go Shopping

Day 7 Prompt Shopping For A Swimsuit Harry asks Jordan to help him pick out a swimsuit

It’s Not your Fault

Day 9 Prompt You Rest Now In the wake of the Charmed Ones defeating Julian and the Faction Harry is worried that Macy is working too hard

The Fountain of Youth

Day 10 Prompt One Day I'll be dead and You'll Regret That Ray lets his curiosity get the better of him with disastrous results

Know When To Fold Em

Day 11 Prompt I can't always think of witty comebacks Jada challenges Mel to a game of strip poker.

A Demon and the Scientist

Day 12 Prompt You're Drunk Hunter runs into Galvin at a bar

Layla’s Revenge

Day 13 Prompt "I'd rather die than do that" Layla finally confronts the person who murdered her aunts

In Loving Memory

Day 14 Prompt Can I get a Hug? It is the anniversary of Dexter's Death but this time Macy won't have to face it alone.

Blame It On The Alcohol

Day 15 Prompt Drunk Cooking

Macy drinks a little too much on a night out with Harry

Sunburns, Sandcastles and Seashells

Day 20 Prompt A day at the beach and Day 3 Prompt Sunburn The Charmed Ones and their loved ones enjoy a day at the beach.

The Perfect Christmas

Day 21 Prompt You had one job and Day 18 Prompt It's not like I care Will Maggie finally get the Christmas she always wanted?.

Fallen Hero

Day 23 Prompt "You're never this quiet, what's wrong?" Swan realises that Julian isn't what he appears

Angels and Demons

Day 24 Prompt "I'm not scared" A James and Macy AU fic.

Rise of the Conqueror

Day 27 Prompt Keep your eyes open and Prompt Day 22 I'm wasting my time with you.

Harry’s world is turned upside-down.

Dark and Stormy

Day 30 Prompt Caught In a Storm Ruby shows Mel a cool trick

Charmed at Heart

Day 31 Prompt A Family Moment The Vera-Vaughn-Greenwood Household celebrates its newest member.

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pinkievie · 4 years

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found this beautiful (and totally accurate descriptive) excerpt I had saved months ago from @the-ship-sails-itself 😂😂😂

#charmed #charmed reboot #james westwell #harry greenwood #my stuff

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omnomtonystark · 4 years

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So I can't remember the exact ask Tumblr ate, but it was something like: "Harry never looked attracted to Abby before. I don't get it"

I think that's all down to Rupert Evans' acting and I mean that in a good way.

His acting choices this season have been very deliberate. I mean obviously he acts differently as Harry and Jimmy -- different accents (which I really appreciate), different body language and that's all fantastic. But what's really amazing is how he seems able to control the chemistry he has with people. This is most evident in his scenes with Macy.

When he's Jimmy, there isn't a single scene that isn't sizzling with how attracted he is to her. He looks almost helpless with it. When he's Harry, he buttons it down, represses it, so much so that it wouldn't be wrong to say that Jimmy has more chemistry with Macy. It's ridiculous because it's the same actor but it's true. It's really good acting because we can feel Harry deliberately holding back, trying not to let his attraction show. Jimmy is all Id, Harry is all Superego, and Rupert is playing both parts really well.

So when it comes to Abigael, Harry didn't look attracted to her because he wasn't attracted to her. Rupert can turn it on or off and here the switch is off. With Macy, as much as Harry tries to repress it, we see glimpses of his feelings for her. The way he looks so softly at her, the way it bothers him so much that she likes Jimmy too.

With Abigael, he was stone cold every single time she came onto him. Then she kisses him and it takes him a few seconds to realize what's happening. He jerks his head back and you can see how shocked he is, how surprised he is. The thought of kissing her has literally never crossed his mind until it actually happens. And then we see him looking at her, considering her, and all of his thoughts just sort of play out in a sort of shocked wonder on his face. Then he makes a decision, Rupert turns it on, and the passion comes pouring out in spades.

Temporary insanity? Actual attraction? Possibly both. My theories are in the ask before this if you want to read it. What's certain is that he didn't look happy/elated/relieved afterwards and that's a deliberate choice too.

#rupert evans #harry greenwood #abigael caine #macy vaughn #hacy #james westwell #charmed 2018 #charmed spoilers #asks #the ask that tumblr ate #i think i managed to recreate the post accurately enough #also the acting post that i wanted to write #sort of #it's the gist anyway

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