Sergei Polunin Tickets

The show was amazing ! Sergei Polunin must be the best dancer ever !

My Wife and I saw Sergei Polunin perform at the Palladium and have never been so disappointed in our lives. I felt particularly sad for my wife, as it was one of her Christmas presents from me to her, it should have been a delight. But no, It was Terrible, dreadful, Rubbish; it wasn't ballet, in fact I doubt one could even call it dance. He, and the very limited number of others wandered around the stage aimlessly looking for some kind of salvation - I don't think they found it, I certainly saw none. The first piece was really weird; two girls in suspenders and stockings, the males in trousers with braces and all with white painted 'death masks'? What is that all about? A disgrace. The second piece was some kind of political statement about western consumerism with some misguided individual shouting out a shopping list. The third was no better; Polunin was mesmerised by a circle of dead leaves until as if by some miracle he finds hidden in it a large Pink Rope which he then proceeds to wrap around himself. All in all complete and utter nonsense by some 'luvvy' choreographer with her head in a very strange place, and clearly Polunin fell for it! Now, the sound track;- Yes, a sound track! Not even a single musician in sight. The music, and I use the word quite incorrectly, was dire in the extreme; somewhere between a dirge of a death march and cat being strangled - and, it was loud, so loud my wife had to tear up a tissue and shove bits in her ears. It started late, and finished at about 21.40. Taking into account the interval I doubt it lasted and hour and a half, which some might consider a blessing. Of that the main man, Polunin, wasn't to be seen for more than about fifty minutes, and for a fair portion of that he was lying on the stage; probably ashamed of what he had let himself in for. Quite frankly I feel I was robbed! It was a lot of money for a rubbish performance and canned sound. Daylight robbery. When one visits a place like the Palladium to see probably the finest dancer of his time you have the right to be lifted to a higher plane not dragged down in despair. Yours regrettably David Welford. One final point; it is not possible to submit these comments without giving at least one star. If there was a choice I would give it less than no stars.

The dancers were clearly very skilled, but the choreography and the setting didn't give them a chance to showcase these skills. Overall, quite a disappointment.

Programme was much too short

Absolutely brilliant in every respect!

Fantastic performance!

I throughly enjoyed the Ballet However I had no clue which ballet I was watching I gather throughout the week each day was a different ballet ?Was disappointing no programs were on sale at the beginning of the show they were afterwards.Was a short ballet have seen Sergei perform before and for longer performance the youngest member of the ballet was outstanding !

I saw the documentary 'Dancer' (2016) in where Polunin's life is related. I think his life is really interesting, as well as the way he has faced all his issues. So I went to the theater expecting a Polunin that was going to make me feel overwhelmed. I do not have any doubt in his inner talent, his dedication in his profession and the amazing sensitiveness he has. Nevertheless, the show did not make me feel that way. Even though there were nice moments, and having been there was totally an experience, I expected way more from the show. I expected more dance, more expression, more truth. So that is why i cannot give a higher rate. However, Polunin, as much as the hole crew that worked for the show are really talented, and I wish them the best. But think about working more the truth in the show through the dance!!

An interesting and challenging production. A bit short for the price paid

I relished the opportunity to see Sergei Polunin dance in London - and enjoyed the performance of Rasputin. All members of the cast were excellent.

Greatest disappointment I have ever experienced Shared by every member of the audienceto whom I spoke after the show..Show started 20 minutes late,no explanation ,short ,boring performance from Polunin,saved by the young lad Kalenic,a delight ..spoke to people who had travelled from.....Czechoslovakia ,Dublin ,North UK ,America....yes each ready to adore & enjoy this great artist...Polunin Total time of actual performance cannot have exceeded the hour ? People coming out asking “Is that it ? “ Perhaps he was ill ,or saving himself for the evening performance...demanding for any dancer To return home & view the video of “The Church “ was great compensation But travel to watch Polunin dance live ? Never

Show was ok though not clear what Sergei's contribution was. Young boy playing Nicolas was best part of the show