Manon – the ballet

I just wanted to recommend the current ballet at the Royal Opera House, Manon. I have never been to a ballet before and I was utterly blown away. It was without a doubt one of the best performances of any kind I have ever seen.

It’s a heart-rending tragedy set in 18th century Parisian squalour (think Les Mis) with an ill-fated pair of lovers at its centre (think Romeo and Juliet).

With ballet having such a strictly defined style, I was amazed at the sheer depth of emotion that was conveyed through the dancing. By the end, I was near to tears. Massively-enourmously-hugely recommended.

What did people think of the new Bond film? Or any other films? I’d be really interested to see more reviews up here.

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