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Sarah Lamb and Vadim Muntagirov in Manon © ROH 2014. Photographed by Alice Pennefather

Your Reaction: What did you think of Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon 2019?

Audience and press reviews of The Royal Ballet's production of Kenneth MacMillan’s modern ballet, set to music by Massenet.

ByBecky Black (Social Media Editor)

Thursday 3 October 2019, 10.37am

Such beautiful lines from Vadim as Des Grieux tonight. I remain as besotted with him as ever... #rohmanon
— C Haydon (@cohaydo) October 2, 2019

Muntagirov and Lamb at the top of their game in #rohmanon tonight, with superb perfs by Hirano as Lescaut @balletboy09 as a commandingly nasty Gaoler and @JamesAHay as a wily Beggar Chief. Plus glorious conducting by @koenkessels
— Mark Ronan (@mark1ronan) October 2, 2019

@RoyalOperaHouse @TheRoyalBallet thank you so much for offering my sixth form students and I the opportunity to attend the Manon schools matinee this afternoon. We really enjoyed the ballet and loved every moment of being in the building - what a special day!
— Miss Gregory (@sophiola) October 2, 2019

Sarah Lamb and Vadim Muntagirov in Manon © ROH 2014. Photographed by Alice Pennefather

Last night a young man was killed by Duty (#ROHwerther ) and tonight a young woman was killed by riches (#ROHmanon). Both are blinded by their desirers and led themselves to their own deaths.
But my heart is broken for both. 💔💔🥺
— Yosh M (@yoshkosh10) October 2, 2019

Vadim Muntagirov dancing that first solo in #ROHManon is simply breathtaking: a pinnacle of artistic achievement. A great show from everyone tonight; I love seeing this ballet close-up for the details & acting. pic.twitter.com/AV7Zr5WFLB
— Emily@italyheaven (@italyheaven) October 2, 2019

Press reviews:

Bachtrack ★★★★

The Arts Desk ★★★★

Evening Standard ★★★

What did you think of Manon? Let us know by using #ROHmanon, or by commenting below.

Manon runs until 6 November 2019. Tickets are still available.

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