Attention Die Hard Romantics! Win Tickets to LA TRAVIATA
03 October 2011 (Competition)
Pretty Woman, The Notebook and Twilight. While, yes, these movies have their differences, they all tell the story of a love that shouldn't have worked. It's a story we're all familiar with: Boy meets girl and fancies the pants off her. Much like Romeo and Juliet, it's love at first sight. Or in the case of Twilight, ahem, it's love at first bite. Alas - be it anything from his controlling father, her family background, his taste for blood or her past as a brazzer - the pair aren't so suitably matched. While they hope their love will surpass such issues, sometimes society just won't allow it.
Ring any bells? It should do. Year in, year out, Hollywood takes this simple story and reinterprets it - ad nauseum - into various contemporary settings. And while there's no doubt that we at entertainment.ie 
are massive fans of the cinema, this time we're trying something new. After all, the good folk of Hollywood weren't the first to present an epic love story.
For something altogether different, we're delighted to celebrate the release of Guiseppe Verdi's moving masterpiece, La Traviata. Coming to Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre this November 23rd, with a full-scale production by The Tchaikovsky Perm State Opera of Russia, we invite you to revel in the power of a live stage performance, to experience the romantic tragedy of Violetta and Alfredo, a story that, since 1853, continues to transcend generations.
Sharing the spotlight with guest soloists from other European companies, and accompanied by The RTE National Symphony Orchestra, this is not just for fans of opera. With spectacular staging, voices that will leave you breathless and a story that will resonate to the depths of your heart, La Traviata is not to be missed.
The Tchaikovsky Perm State Opera of Russia's production of La Traviata plays the Grand Canal Theatre from Wednesday 23rd - Sunday 27th November 2011.
To celebrate Verdi's greatest masterpiece La Traviata coming to the Grand Canal Theatre this November, we have 3 pairs of tickets to give away to the show on Wednesday 23rd. To be in with a chance to win, we want you to fill in your own caption for the photo from the show below in the comments section - best comment wins!
Competition closes Monday 24th October.
Competition now closed. Thanks all for entering, the winners (in no particular order) are:
337thewolf
"and she collapsed just as he was explaining the length of the organ he usually plays with"
doug
"Verdi on Ice wasn't such a great idea."
dannyfitz
"I would help you up but i'm too busy doing my impression of the fonz, ayyyyyy"
If you didn't win, not to worry, you still have the chance of buying tickets to La Traviata here
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Your Comments
Mary
Isn't that the song from Twilight - Love it so beautiful
Posted 03/10/2011 09:58:12
laura
it doesn't matter what age you are or what you're into, you mightn't think you'll like it but a really good opera is mind blowing! I went to see Phantom of the opera in NYC and it was unREAL!
Posted 03/10/2011 10:08:49
Rachel
"Damnit woman, who has ever heard of a Red, Black and White ball! Next time, I choose where we go on date night"
Posted 03/10/2011 10:17:07
Derp
Looks like it would be an unreal show.
Posted 03/10/2011 10:17:58
Joker
Awesome. I'd rather go see opera and see it done right than some god-awful attempt at sparkle-romance. Plus it's got songs to sing along to!
Posted 03/10/2011 10:40:14
Lars
Never been to one of these before, but it's never too late to start...
Posted 03/10/2011 10:42:44
damienmcd
Never got into this Opera malarkey but this seems like it could be pretty decent...
Posted 03/10/2011 10:43:19
337thewolf
"and she collapsed just as he was explaining the length of the organ he usually plays with"
Posted 03/10/2011 11:02:51
Rebecca
But dear you swore red was your favourite colour. Yes we can do black and white next year!
Posted 03/10/2011 11:03:43
337thewolf
"get up off the ground and stand behind me like the rest of the special K Mary Davis wannabees!"
Posted 03/10/2011 11:04:51
337thewolf
"whoooaaa... why is the stage tilting under us? We must balance like surfers or we will all fall down like this woman!"
Posted 03/10/2011 11:07:23
Lauzy
Damn it woman.. we just cant have a party without a bowl.. go fetch one now!
Posted 03/10/2011 11:50:51
djleg
did you not see on the invite it said Black tie Buffet with Red Theme. Please bring your own chair
Posted 03/10/2011 12:56:32
Quaquaversal
Arsenal? $%^%ing Arsenal?!? This is the Man U speed dating event!!
Posted 03/10/2011 13:01:22
kevmcp
And as we prepre for the first quarter final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the Welsh sport their traditional red kit while the Irish try out black and white.
Posted 03/10/2011 13:06:06
Richard Simpson
"This 'dancing on ice' thing is not all that it's cracked up to be"
Posted 03/10/2011 13:43:44
Emmet
'Oh my, theres someone in my exact outfit,I wish the ground would open up'
Posted 03/10/2011 14:17:43
damo
In opera voice ' You have been on the sauce again , you silly I-taie chav!!!!'
Posted 03/10/2011 14:28:01
Annabella
If you have never seen any opera begin with this. A great introduction to opera, great story and lots of music you will recognise and so SAD. Does she die, wont say ! And by the way, Phatom of the Opera is not an opera, it is a musical.
Posted 03/10/2011 16:04:12
Melv
"Can't touch this! Dun dun un un, Dun un, dun un. Can't touch this!"
Posted 03/10/2011 16:54:52
Killian
The crowed watched in awe as Pat and Bridget upped their game. This was break dancing at a whole new level
Posted 03/10/2011 17:25:21
Niamh
Stand by me and I will protect and keep you safe and you will fill my lonely heart.
Posted 03/10/2011 18:10:51
ros
I'm a bit obsessed with the rugby at the moment.sorry about the high tackle.saw the red dress ,thought WALES ,must attack!
Posted 03/10/2011 18:19:30
Jim Hyde
Great photo! "Now, just as we rehearsed, leap into my arms from where you are, and we'll sing the duet!"
Posted 03/10/2011 18:29:15
meabh
The whole room looked on as she crumpled to the floor and in his told-you-so tone he exclaimed 'I knew, you shouldn't have worn six inch heals!'
Posted 03/10/2011 20:09:03
kbradley
You really need to watch your alcohol intake my darling, your making a fool of me down there on the floor. People are watching.
Posted 03/10/2011 20:14:24
dubkavron
you were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar when i met you ..... Don't don't you want me baby
Posted 03/10/2011 20:35:03
Rachel
"baby and Johnny were clearly no longer having the time of their lives"
Posted 03/10/2011 20:56:48
davtrav
I get knocked down but I get up again You're never going to keep me down...
Posted 03/10/2011 20:57:23
FilmBuff76
Daz washing powder makes shirts so dazzlingly white that it literally makes women faint.
Posted 03/10/2011 22:00:43
Livingdoll
The original Run DMC vs Jason Nevins "It's Like That and That's the way it is Huh"
Posted 03/10/2011 23:13:09
Joe
Ok, if you want me to join you on the ground in front of all these people, I'll do it.
Posted 04/10/2011 09:54:15
Patsy Harvey
So I thumb a lift and you duck down and you wont be seen?? In that dress??
Posted 04/10/2011 10:45:51
Stephen.Lucek
"People's reactions to opera the first time they see it is very dramatic; they either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul."
Posted 04/10/2011 11:49:23
phyllissmac
we wont win strictly now
Posted 04/10/2011 15:59:14
scorpio6
Now all you Special K eaters,dance even when you feel faint!!!!!
Posted 04/10/2011 21:19:39
amanda
Oh God, she's not going to try to start "Rock the Boat" again...........
Posted 04/10/2011 21:38:06
redcorsamaisy
I'd love a good blub at an opera, I've never been to one before but would love the experience. Perhaps Richard Gere will be there waiting with some bling for me to wear!!
Posted 04/10/2011 22:09:56
Nan Man
"This 'Dancing on Ice' routine is turning into a disaster", thought Luciano, "my partner keeps falling over, and somebody has put too much starch in my trousers"
Posted 04/10/2011 22:12:18
fragglepop
Get off your cute lil butt and help me out here woman - I am not singing this damn song on my own!!
Posted 04/10/2011 22:16:17
MattD66
Okay, I've cleared everyone off the dancefloor, now see if you can find my contacts.
Posted 04/10/2011 23:38:21
Sidios
'Everyone looked on in shock as his olympic hopes were dashed when his final lady in red throw came up short'
Posted 04/10/2011 23:43:43
jim
lucky the stage is so large in grand canal theatre or else you would have fell in to the audience
Posted 05/10/2011 10:53:05
billy
Things went from bad to worse when the orchestra accidentally played Ravel's Boléro and Violetta, in a panicked attempt to salvage the performance, did her best Jayne Torvill impression
Posted 05/10/2011 13:12:49
Sidios
"What'sa matter you, hey, gotta no respect Whatta you tink you do, why you looka so sad Itsa not so bad, Itsa nice-a place, Ahh shaddupa you face"
Posted 05/10/2011 14:03:23
BARBARA
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.
Posted 05/10/2011 14:31:29
Mr. Wiggey
"What do you mean the heel broke on your Manolo?! I saw you lashing into the champagne!"
Posted 05/10/2011 16:21:42
james.foley
Come on Luv, have ya nae seen Riverdance....surely ya can do some of the steps at this stage, up off the floor now, yer makin' a show o' yerself.
Posted 05/10/2011 17:21:23
dannyfitz
" I would help you up but i'm too busy doing my impression of the fonz, ayyyyyy
Posted 05/10/2011 22:32:17
Liliana
”There's much despair in your eyes/I wonder who or what can bring you back to life/If even our love is full of lies/And our world a world of strife.”
Posted 06/10/2011 00:16:24
djleg
"your Fired" the latest Apprentice task didn't go according to plan
Posted 06/10/2011 09:48:40
KarenG
Margaret was horrified to discover that she wasn't the only one wearing red at the annual Farmers' Wives gala ball that year. Her plan to crawl out unseen was going well until one of the sheep farmers, mistaking her for a chair, attempted to sit on her. Margaret never received any more invites and her back was never quite the same.
Posted 06/10/2011 10:32:24
Tura
"Sorry for dropping you hon. I thought carrying you in my arms would be such a romantic gesture. Have you put on weight?"
Posted 06/10/2011 14:16:56
Helen Mc Dermott
Would love to experience the live stage performance La Traviata produced by the Tchaikovsky Perm State Opera of Russia please
Posted 06/10/2011 22:50:45
Patsy Harvey
You talking to me? I'm the only one here so you must be talking to me!
Posted 07/10/2011 08:13:52
kat kat
How many sopranos does it take to change a light bulb? Four. One to change the bulb and three to pull the chair out from under her.
Posted 07/10/2011 11:58:16
mell61
What do you mean I'm the first one voted off Strictly come dancing?
Posted 07/10/2011 13:25:09
Tracy
A member of Olly Murs' captive audience siezes her chance and subtly exits stage left...
Posted 07/10/2011 16:15:21
femmedargent
I already told you, we are NOT doing that stupid Rock the Boat dance!
Posted 08/10/2011 19:38:48
Emer
that awkward moment when the go compare guy makes you weak at the knees
Posted 08/10/2011 21:26:15
stufflikethat
I would LOVE to go to this! I'm a huge fan of the arts in general, but have never been able to go to see real opera. It's looks like a beautiful production, I would be so grateful for the opportunity to see it.
Posted 09/10/2011 12:51:10
cdennehy
My mother and I were in Prague this summer and all I wanted from the trip was to go to the Opera. She was having none of it! Winning tickets to this would totally make up for it!
Posted 09/10/2011 17:01:58
Liam Murphy
Ring-a-ring-a-roses, A pocket full of posies;we all don't fall down!!!
Posted 10/10/2011 00:43:35
claire
wud love to bring my mam for her birthday it wud mean a great deal if i could
Posted 11/10/2011 11:58:52
Eoin
We all got dressed up to recreate this Lady Gaga video and you can't even stay on your feet. For shame for shame!!!!
Posted 11/10/2011 15:05:26
Sean1969
I'm from Wexford and Believe it or not I never got a chance to go to the Opera, I must be the only person in wexford who has'nt been
Posted 11/10/2011 15:15:44
Tweeti
It was the Guinness - stop being such a drama queen - its not that bad!
Posted 12/10/2011 16:53:39
watchman
Cheer up woman,we might have lost to Wales,but we showed Armenia who's boss!
Posted 12/10/2011 21:31:50
emfisher
everyone is watching Violetta, stop with this tantrum we are in the middle of an opera, how are we going to continue to transcend generations with you on the floor ?
Posted 13/10/2011 09:48:35
Tracy
As Edwina Curry fell to the floor in her last ditch attempt to win Strictly Come Dancing, the audience swamped around her to get a closer look at her "finale"
Posted 13/10/2011 13:14:37
Sidios
"Fredo, you're my older brother, and I love you. But don't ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Ever."
Posted 13/10/2011 16:52:49
Sidios
"I'm gonna make him an offer he won't refuse. Okay? I want you to leave it all to me. Go on, go back to the party."
Posted 13/10/2011 16:56:19
Sidios
'That day, she was amazed to discover that when he was saying "As you wish", what he meant was, "I love you." And even more amazing was the day she realized she truly loved him back.'
Posted 13/10/2011 16:58:37
Sidios
'Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.'
Posted 13/10/2011 16:59:05
Sidios
Vizzini (She): 'HE DIDN'T FALL? INCONCEIVABLE!' Inigo Montoya: 'You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.'
Posted 13/10/2011 17:04:08
Sidios
Inigo Montoya: 'I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?' - - Lady in Red: 'Do you always begin conversations this way?'
Posted 13/10/2011 17:06:01
Sidios
H.I.: 'If it's all the same to you, Honey, I think I'll skip this little get together, slip out with the boys and knock back a couple of Coca Colas.' [Ed gives him a look of disapproval] H.I.: 'I guess that wouldn't be such a good idea'
Posted 13/10/2011 17:18:08
Sidios
'I tried to stand up and fly straight, but it wasn't easy with that sumb**ch Reagan in the White House. I dunno. They say he's a decent man, so maybe his advisors are confused.'
Posted 13/10/2011 17:20:10
Sidios
'Well, which is it, young feller? You want I should freeze or get down on the ground? Mean to say, if'n I freeze, I can't rightly drop. And if'n I drop, I'm a-gonna be in motion. You see... '
Posted 13/10/2011 17:21:35
Nazalia
"What do you mean you FORGOT to book a seat??.... so I got dressed up like a chunky monkey for no good reason and you are sitting on your ass on the ground looking at ME like it's my fault!..... Great!"
Posted 13/10/2011 18:19:41
Isabelle
Was considering to buy tickets for my mum, but then the toilet broke, so the money went to a plumber and then she received a call he dad is possibly going to die within the next 48hrs after having a heart attack and a few seizures, apparently before his first seizure he said "This is it! Goodbye!"
Posted 13/10/2011 19:14:26
Siobhan L
"I have tickets to the opening performance of 'La Cour de Célimène' in Wexford ..."
Posted 14/10/2011 09:10:50
Missielly
O ya babay ....... now THAT'S the high note Willis was talkin' about!!!!!!!!
Posted 14/10/2011 11:29:19
berrie
Oh, get up and boogie, oh baby, get up and dance Oh, get, get, get, get up and boogie, baby, oh, get up and dance Shake your booty, mama, oh, get up and dance
Posted 14/10/2011 12:43:27
Stephen D
Yes the Red shoes are very nice but really do I look taller than you from there
Posted 14/10/2011 16:40:12
Glen
Mildred thought her break dance routine was going swimmingly until George pointed out that it might be seen as a tad crass. It was after all his Granny's funeral, and everyone knows she was more of a Hip-Hop aficionado.
Posted 14/10/2011 17:47:32
Caroline
"I Am an Opera Singer" by Cake I am an opera singer I stand on painted tape It tells me where I'm going And where to throw my cape I call my co-star's brother I call my co-star's name I play both good and evil parts I sing to Verdi's play And every single morning By ten a.m. I'm dressed My rehearsals last for hours and hours With diligence I have been blessed Some people they call me monster Some people they call me saint My talent feeds my darker side Yet no one will complain I am an opera singer I sing in foreign lands I've sung for kings in Europe And emperors in Japan And after each performance People stand around and wait Just to tell me that they love my voice Just to tell me that I'm great I am an opera singer I will sing when you're all dead I sing the mountains crumbling apart I sing what can't be said I am an opera singer I sing in foreign lands Most people seem to know my name Or at least know who I am!! "I wanna go to the Opera so I can stand around and wait Just to tell them that I love their voice & to tell them that they're great" =)
Posted 16/10/2011 14:08:49
Michelle
From what I've read; one can only hope to love like Violetta. I think being there at the Opera you will feel her love and suffering.
Posted 16/10/2011 14:51:03
Brona
I know it's the wrong shade of red, but don't you think you are over-reacting just a little bit?!
Posted 16/10/2011 20:00:35
brownbear
In all the operas in all the world, you had to walk into mine...
Posted 16/10/2011 21:51:50
magicmicka
Quick darling we haven't got a moment to lose, I'm ovulating as we speak!
Posted 17/10/2011 11:10:34
Rory Cashin
Entire cast burst into the Sugababes song "Cos you're cooooooller than the Red Dress...."
Posted 17/10/2011 13:23:41
nothingtoohighbrow
"Swayze was right! The best place to practice lifts IS in the water!"
Posted 17/10/2011 20:11:51
Sonia
She was shocked to discover that the go-compare guy had a dark side!
Posted 18/10/2011 12:22:34
Rory Brett
Damn I've fallen for the old water-spraying carnation trick again....
Posted 18/10/2011 16:45:00
Sonia
Guests at the 'Go Compare' Christmas party are shocked by domestic violence incident
Posted 18/10/2011 22:36:29
Steve
I TOLD you someone would fall if you didn't clean up that drink I spilt
Posted 19/10/2011 21:00:54
johnstownlad
Okay, so you've put on a little weight, I still love you honey.
Posted 19/10/2011 22:34:25
djleg
Lady in red is NOT dancing with me Cheek to cheek, there loads of people here not just you and me
Posted 20/10/2011 10:53:06
Patrick
"What?? Here on the floor? In front of everybody??? Are you mad?"
Posted 20/10/2011 14:26:08
Annemarie
I am so embarrassed, I can't take you anywhere! I told you, no chocolate til' after dinner !
Posted 20/10/2011 16:13:01
macguyer
what are you doing there on the floor madam ? did you fall down ?
Posted 20/10/2011 21:59:14
mmalone
I get knocked down but I get up again, u're never gonna keep me down......
Posted 20/10/2011 23:09:07
Veronika
Would be great to see what the State Opera of Russia has to offer!!! My last version of "La Traviata" was an Open-air performance with Kristine Opolais (Violetta) and Pavel Cernoch (Alfredo). Great voices! But unfortunately ... it was a rainy day! :(
Posted 21/10/2011 22:40:48
josephine
I told you the dress was too long and that you would trip over it.
Posted 22/10/2011 01:10:47
IamdMan
I told my mum to wash my jacket at 40 degrees- now look it's shrunk. Why are you rolling on the ground laughing? It's not that funny.
Posted 22/10/2011 02:55:24
Nora
'You're not the first woman to fall over in her Libutins, they're so over darling'
Posted 23/10/2011 18:53:43
Sonia
La traviata - the fallen woman! does exactly what it says on the tin..
Posted 24/10/2011 00:07:15
Sonia
La traviata - the fallen woman! does exactly what it says on the tin..
Posted 24/10/2011 00:08:10
Lisa
Mary thought he was the full package until his cheesey garlic breath knocked her to the floor
Posted 24/10/2011 10:34:22
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