Attention Die Hard Romantics! Win Tickets to LA TRAVIATA

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

Story by David | 09:00 | Monday 3rd October 2011 | Promotion
Comments
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foodie
Really want to go and see this opera!
Posted 09:53 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Mary
Isn't that the song from Twilight - Love it so beautiful
Posted 09:58 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Frank
Come on. Try to hit me again. Come on. Get up and try.
Posted 22:04 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
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 22:09 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
amanda
Oh God, she's not going to try to start "Rock the Boat" again...........
Posted 21:38 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
jim
Frankly my Dear I Don't give a damn
Posted 21:30 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
oksanja
KILL THEM ALL by singing :)
Posted 16:53 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 16:56 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 16:52 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
scorpio6
Now all you Special K eaters,dance even when you feel faint!!!!!
Posted 21:19 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Markoc
bellisimo
Posted 12:20 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
Sonia
You'll thank your stars that you went to Go Compare!
Posted 20:42 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
miss dee
How do you enter competition for this?
Posted 00:26 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
Pauline
"Opera" sounds good to me!!
Posted 11:34 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
Rosie
who washed the stage floor!!!!!!
Posted 13:57 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Quaquaversal
Arsenal? $%^%ing Arsenal?!? This is the Man U speed dating event!!
Posted 13:01 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Steve
I TOLD you someone would fall if you didn't clean up that drink I spilt
Posted 21:00 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
Rachel
No, I am NOT the man from the Go Compare Ad.... that is all.
Posted 13:51 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Richard Simpson
"This 'dancing on ice' thing is not all that it's cracked up to be"
Posted 13:43 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Sandra
What can I say... that hand cream's darn slippy?
Posted 15:13 | Fri 21st Oct 2011 -
Emz
Harriet really wants to go! :)
Posted 15:29 | Fri 21st Oct 2011 -
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 13:06 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Lisa
Mary thought he was the full package until his cheesey garlic breath knocked her to the floor
Posted 10:34 | Mon 24th Oct 2011 -
Brona
Oh baby baby- Oops I did it again!
Posted 21:38 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
Nikki
The strictly come dancing results shocker!
Posted 14:36 | Mon 24th Oct 2011 -
M
Have you seen my keys?
Posted 11:57 | Fri 21st Oct 2011 -
jane
YOU FELL OVER ......YOU FELL OVER
Posted 13:23 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
RITAF
Is that the best you can do? Woman
Posted 16:30 | Mon 24th Oct 2011 -
Sonia
La traviata - the fallen woman! does exactly what it says on the tin..
Posted 00:08 | Mon 24th Oct 2011 -
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 22:40 | Fri 21st Oct 2011 -
djleg
"your Fired" the latest Apprentice task didn't go according to plan
Posted 09:48 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
Steve
And by the way, I lied earlier - your bum looks THIS big in that
Posted 08:20 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
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 17:21 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
lmcnally
Bravo girl, that's taking the brindisi to heart.
Posted 19:44 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Glover
opera is my life!
Posted 10:10 | Wed 12th Oct 2011 -
Mr. Wiggey
"What do you mean the heel broke on your Manolo?! I saw you lashing into the champagne!"
Posted 16:21 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
jrtg
''thought you said you could dance''
Posted 20:53 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
HelenMc Dermott
Get your coat, you've pulled
Posted 23:09 | Wed 12th Oct 2011 -
Smithers
....does my bum look big in this?
Posted 20:46 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Aine
I can't believe it's not butter!
Posted 19:56 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
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 13:14 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
patricia
Jees, Alfredo, ever heard of toothpaste ?
Posted 16:07 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
T.J
I knew this themed night in coppers wouldnt work!
Posted 16:32 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
amo
i told you my dear i am not carlos from il divo
Posted 13:09 | Wed 12th Oct 2011 -
Misskitsch
I told you I couldn't do the lift from Dirty Dancing....
Posted 20:25 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
Brendan
whooow, who's tilting the stage floor?
Posted 23:10 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
Antonia
It would be an experience anyhow!!!!!
Posted 13:48 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Komeara
It's not ladylike to beg
Posted 20:53 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
mmalone
Would love to see this opera
Posted 12:02 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
ruthieor
woops, she shoulda gone to sepcsavers
Posted 23:17 | Wed 12th Oct 2011 -
Rosaleen
Are they the shoes that Dorothy wore in the 'Wizard of Oz'?
Posted 19:31 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Benena
Your tiny bum will be frozen!
Posted 10:27 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
Gabriella
I would love to be there!! :)
Posted 19:11 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
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 00:16 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
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 09:48 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Tom
Roses are red Violetta you're blue!
Posted 11:20 | Wed 12th Oct 2011 -
u like i like
"will you just get up?!! everyone's lookin'!"
Posted 17:33 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
u like i like
"yup owra da!"
Posted 17:34 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
watchman
Cheer up woman,we might have lost to Wales,but we showed Armenia who's boss!
Posted 21:31 | Wed 12th Oct 2011 -
dannyfitz
" I would help you up but i'm too busy doing my impression of the fonz, ayyyyyy
Posted 22:32 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
eamonn
When will you ever learn you can't drink that much so quickly
Posted 08:05 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
Tweeti
It was the Guinness - stop being such a drama queen - its not that bad!
Posted 16:53 | Wed 12th Oct 2011 -
djleg
Lady in red is NOT dancing with me Cheek to cheek, there loads of people here not just you and me
Posted 10:53 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
djleg
did you not see on the invite it said Black tie Buffet with Red Theme. Please bring your own chair
Posted 12:56 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
josephine
I told you the dress was too long and that you would trip over it.
Posted 01:10 | Sat 22nd Oct 2011 -
filmjam
"lady in red, i'm not dancing with you!'
Posted 23:34 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
macguyer
what are you doing there on the floor madam ? did you fall down ?
Posted 21:59 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
Lars
Never been to one of these before, but it's never too late to start...
Posted 10:42 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
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 15:05 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
Patrick
"What?? Here on the floor? In front of everybody??? Are you mad?"
Posted 14:26 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
davtrav
I get knocked down but I get up again You're never going to keep me down...
Posted 20:57 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Rachel
"baby and Johnny were clearly no longer having the time of their lives"
Posted 20:56 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
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 10:17 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
berrie
Down you fall.... my lady in red.
Posted 13:54 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Mr. Wiggey
"La donna e wobblay!"
Posted 11:04 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
Mr. Wiggey
I can't help it! Ladies always fall for me!
Posted 17:03 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Mr. Wiggey
"What are you doing down there?" "Getting up!"
Posted 17:14 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
stooge
I said BAR not BRA!!!
Posted 02:54 | Sat 22nd Oct 2011 -
dubkavron
you were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar when i met you ..... Don't don't you want me baby
Posted 20:35 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Bryce
Who's the star of this show?
Posted 10:58 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Karen
What do you mean my bum looks big in this??
Posted 22:17 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
Derp
Looks like it would be an unreal show.
Posted 10:17 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
rosalyndh
Sempre libera
Posted 12:20 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Annemarie
I am so embarrassed, I can't take you anywhere! I told you, no chocolate til' after dinner !
Posted 16:13 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
Joe
What are you doing on the ground, dumbass?
Posted 19:51 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Darren
Don't drink and Jive!
Posted 14:42 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
Nora
'You're not the first woman to fall over in her Libutins, they're so over darling'
Posted 18:53 | Sun 23rd Oct 2011 -
Becky
But dear you swore red was your favourite colour. Yes we can do black and white next year!
Posted 11:03 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
memissus
the fallen woman !
Posted 16:20 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Mayo4Sam
Would love to see this opera!
Posted 14:07 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
mmalone
I get knocked down but I get up again, u're never gonna keep me down......
Posted 23:09 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
kat kat
opera. arepo. indeed
Posted 18:56 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
Melv
"Can't touch this! Dun dun un un, Dun un, dun un. Can't touch this!"
Posted 16:54 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Killian
The crowed watched in awe as Pat and Bridget upped their game. This was break dancing at a whole new level
Posted 17:25 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Sidios
Say hello to my little friend!
Posted 16:48 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
"You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!"
Posted 16:49 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 18:19 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
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 15:15 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
LuckyMe
What's black and white and red all over
Posted 10:31 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
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 10:40 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
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 10:08 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
337thewolf
"get up off the ground and stand behind me like the rest of the special K Mary Davis wannabees!"
Posted 11:04 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
337thewolf
"and she collapsed just as he was explaining the length of the organ he usually plays with"
Posted 11:02 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
claire
wud love to bring my mam for her birthday it wud mean a great deal if i could
Posted 11:58 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
claire
lesley garreth is amazing shes a brilliant opera singer
Posted 12:00 | Tue 11th Oct 2011 -
Benena
Your tiny bum will be frozen!
Posted 10:27 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
rossmcd
Why have you collapsed dear? I only said I was voting for Dana!?
Posted 19:07 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
Aaron
"ALAKAZAM!"
Posted 21:19 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
ironpool24
Would love to see this opera! Looks so beautiful!
Posted 11:05 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
damienmcd
Never got into this Opera malarkey but this seems like it could be pretty decent...
Posted 10:43 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
sparky
"I'm a little teapot short and stout..."
Posted 15:03 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
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 02:55 | Sat 22nd Oct 2011 -
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 20:14 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
johnstownlad
Okay, so you've put on a little weight, I still love you honey.
Posted 22:34 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
Annie
Say no more.................
Posted 16:09 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
Annie
ole ole ole.....
Posted 19:32 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
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 20:09 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
shaneybaby
opera opera opera!!!:)
Posted 11:15 | Thu 20th Oct 2011 -
evacoleman
I SWEAR, I DO NOT WEAR YOUR UNDERWEAR, AAAHHH!!!!!
Posted 20:26 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
Sonia
La traviata - the fallen woman! does exactly what it says on the tin..
Posted 00:07 | Mon 24th Oct 2011 -
Hanni
Is my breath that bad lady?
Posted 10:42 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
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 16:04 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Niamh
Stand by me and I will protect and keep you safe and you will fill my lonely heart.
Posted 18:10 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Jim Hyde
Great photo! "Now, just as we rehearsed, leap into my arms from where you are, and we'll sing the duet!"
Posted 18:29 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Suki13
Wow Grandad would love a night at the opera ;)
Posted 08:52 | Fri 21st Oct 2011 -
Dora
What do you mean you're voting for Dana?
Posted 17:14 | Sat 22nd Oct 2011 -
dudara
Imagine a bad Italian accent - Why-a-you-no-a-standa-up?
Posted 13:58 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
djleg
Downtown Abbey Christmas special takes A surrealist turn
Posted 11:24 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
djleg
When he explained exactly how long it is the shock made her faint
Posted 09:51 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
goh
Lady, I have no cornettos.
Posted 10:31 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
josephine
for once I can actually hear every word you sing
Posted 10:47 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
bookworm
"aw cmon it can't be that hard to do knees up mother brown"
Posted 22:29 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
Doomofman
Why have you got no feet?
Posted 13:52 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Glover
Dance !
Posted 14:15 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
reme
Getting confused about how to play "Red or Black"
Posted 11:37 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
femmedargent
I already told you, we are NOT doing that stupid Rock the Boat dance!
Posted 19:38 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
Con Asur
Sing that again baby, I'm bowled over.
Posted 13:13 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
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 10:32 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
Rosie
GET IN MY BELLY!!!
Posted 13:59 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
magicmicka
Quick darling we haven't got a moment to lose, I'm ovulating as we speak!
Posted 11:10 | Mon 17th Oct 2011 -
jfitz
You're taking this 'fallen woman' thing a bit literally ...
Posted 14:36 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
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 12:43 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
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 22:12 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
nothingtoohighbrow
"Swayze was right! The best place to practice lifts IS in the water!"
Posted 20:11 | Mon 17th Oct 2011 -
eugene
i told you to put that skateboard in the shed
Posted 20:42 | Sat 15th Oct 2011 -
Mr. Wiggey
"Girl down! Girl down!"
Posted 21:23 | Tue 18th Oct 2011 -
Siobhan L
"I have tickets to the opening performance of 'La Cour de Célimčne' in Wexford ..."
Posted 09:10 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Red Dog
Hey I found a nickel & its all mine!
Posted 19:26 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
Emer
that awkward moment when the go compare guy makes you weak at the knees
Posted 21:26 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
shella
That is not how you do the shuffle!!
Posted 09:11 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Stephen D
Yes the Red shoes are very nice but really do I look taller than you from there
Posted 16:40 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Rory Brett
Damn I've fallen for the old water-spraying carnation trick again....
Posted 16:45 | Tue 18th Oct 2011 -
karenfitzsimons
Go Compare!!!!!
Posted 09:48 | Sat 15th Oct 2011 -
Dara
Not here woman... everybodys watching!!!
Posted 07:57 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
January
I would love to see this :)
Posted 21:57 | Tue 18th Oct 2011 -
mell61
What do you mean I'm the first one voted off Strictly come dancing?
Posted 13:25 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
karen
she got me fur coat , be careful, fur coat no......
Posted 14:17 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
claire
"That's not how you break dance, THIS is how you break dance!"
Posted 13:16 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
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 14:08 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
doug
Now THATS a fart!
Posted 20:44 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
doug
Verdi on Ice wasn't such a great idea.
Posted 23:03 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Liz12
You've had one too many , now stand up and sing !
Posted 12:08 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Liam Murphy
Ring-a-ring-a-roses, A pocket full of posies;we all don't fall down!!!
Posted 00:43 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
Joe
Ok, if you want me to join you on the ground in front of all these people, I'll do it.
Posted 09:54 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
David215
Chris de Burgh singing ladys in red
Posted 23:53 | Mon 17th Oct 2011 -
David215
Great prize
Posted 15:38 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
Louise
It really is THAT big !!
Posted 22:00 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
carol
I knew I shouldn't have worn these new louboutins
Posted 12:12 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
carol
NOW WE HAVE NO CHANCE OF GETTING INTO THE DANCE OFF FINAL!
Posted 10:09 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Natasha
Sit by your man!
Posted 13:50 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
jim
lucky the stage is so large in grand canal theatre or else you would have fell in to the audience
Posted 10:53 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Paul
Damn it, i told you to wear something original!!
Posted 11:25 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
Keith
you can use my shoes
Posted 12:15 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
Martin
So it's not Smart Casual then ?
Posted 21:07 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
Rory Cashin
Entire cast burst into the Sugababes song "Cos you're cooooooller than the Red Dress...."
Posted 13:23 | Mon 17th Oct 2011 -
pauline
yourrrr tallerrrr from down herrrrreeee
Posted 17:02 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
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 14:51 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
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 17:47 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Aidan
Dude, Wheres my car?
Posted 22:11 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
evan
when i said chillout i didnt mean now you stupid gilr !!
Posted 19:42 | Mon 17th Oct 2011 -
rustic
Ill say it once more lady -- my name is NOT Chris Deburg
Posted 23:42 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Helen Mc Dermott
Would love to experience the live stage performance La Traviata produced by the Tchaikovsky Perm State Opera of Russia please
Posted 22:50 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
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 11:58 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
gerball
....... Can't touch this!
Posted 02:49 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
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 11:49 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
'Everyone looked on in shock as his olympic hopes were dashed when his final lady in red throw came up short'
Posted 23:43 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
"Save, yourself, my Darling, save yourself"
Posted 23:59 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
"You've been eating Special K!, you say?, I beg to differ."
Posted 00:03 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
The Ref was having none of Ronaldinho's diving tactics
Posted 00:09 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
'I could have sworn you were going to land over here'
Posted 23:21 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
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 14:03 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
"What do you mean, no one will notice?"
Posted 13:17 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
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 16:58 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Sidios
'Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.'
Posted 16:59 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 17:04 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 17:06 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 17:18 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 17:20 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
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 17:21 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
MattD66
Okay, I've cleared everyone off the dancefloor, now see if you can find my contacts.
Posted 23:38 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
mairead
what a lovely way to spend an evening
Posted 22:28 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
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 19:14 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Brona
I know it's the wrong shade of red, but don't you think you are over-reacting just a little bit?!
Posted 20:00 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
Zoffy
Its Gr8. Go C it.
Posted 10:47 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Hodgers
Man says: I told you it's not time for 'Rock the Boat' yet baby!
Posted 12:54 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
letty
You can do anything but lay off of my black leather shoes
Posted 11:16 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
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 18:19 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
bernie
Oooh, I broke a leg!
Posted 23:04 | Sat 15th Oct 2011 -
Joanne
"Is there egg on my chin darling?"
Posted 15:20 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
fragglepop
Get off your cute lil butt and help me out here woman - I am not singing this damn song on my own!!
Posted 22:16 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
short,fat&balding
"I told you not to bring your rollerblades!"
Posted 09:59 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
phyllissmac
we wont win strictly now
Posted 15:59 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
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 14:16 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
Jacinta
Down Baby Down
Posted 11:06 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
dereko1969
you're not in Kansas anymore darling!
Posted 10:30 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
FilmBuff76
Daz washing powder makes shirts so dazzlingly white that it literally makes women faint.
Posted 22:00 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
MartinLovesGuinness
Hot Water and Towels NOW!!
Posted 13:36 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Tracy
A member of Olly Murs' captive audience siezes her chance and subtly exits stage left...
Posted 16:15 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
Ams
Discovered! Uncoverd! Alone!
Posted 10:39 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Livingdoll
The original Run DMC vs Jason Nevins "It's Like That and That's the way it is Huh"
Posted 23:13 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Mike
Lets try that again, only next time land in my arms, here
Posted 11:32 | Tue 18th Oct 2011 -
kennedyb
And that'll teach you for eating the last of my pringles...
Posted 13:58 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Annie
the lady in red.....
Posted 19:36 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
evie
So it's not true about women wearing red shoes.
Posted 21:24 | Tue 18th Oct 2011 -
moorep
The Fallen Woman
Posted 11:45 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Trisha McCormack
Ring a ring o roses.....
Posted 10:05 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
teresac
just love to go to the opera
Posted 13:47 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
yvie
I swear I didn't touch her!!!
Posted 11:00 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
Yoshimi
"Yes, rehab really worked, didn't it!?"
Posted 20:05 | Sun 9th Oct 2011 -
Tom
your dress may be red but Violetta you're blue
Posted 20:06 | Mon 17th Oct 2011 -
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 12:51 | Sun 9th Oct 2011 -
addy
Be Verdi afraid
Posted 20:48 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Sonia
She was shocked to discover that the go-compare guy had a dark side!
Posted 12:22 | Tue 18th Oct 2011 -
smackie21
Laaaaady in reeeed.... was daaancing with meee!
Posted 13:20 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Dave
gimme a free ticket
Posted 21:25 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Dave
help
Posted 22:01 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
Dave
any sign of those tickets
Posted 11:42 | Sat 15th Oct 2011 -
Patsy Harvey
So I thumb a lift and you duck down and you wont be seen?? In that dress??
Posted 10:45 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Patsy Harvey
Who is your wan in the black dress??
Posted 10:41 | Thu 6th Oct 2011 -
Patsy Harvey
You talking to me? I'm the only one here so you must be talking to me!
Posted 08:13 | Fri 7th Oct 2011 -
bflatts
My, my, my music hits me so hard
Posted 11:40 | Mon 10th Oct 2011 -
bflatts
Sandwich. I told you to make the man a sandwich!
Posted 09:09 | Mon 17th Oct 2011 -
degunner
"i said don't touch my new suit"
Posted 16:19 | Sat 8th Oct 2011 -
Lainey Blogs
Lady in red ain't dancing with me...cheek to cheek...
Posted 11:38 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
melike
drama queen
Posted 14:01 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
flicko
I think I've fallen for you
Posted 15:21 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
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 13:12 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
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 17:01 | Sun 9th Oct 2011 -
elvis
you wanna piece of me? YOU WANNA PIECE OF ME?
Posted 21:40 | Sun 9th Oct 2011 -
Trooper
Sorry Darling but I just polished the floor like you asked!!!
Posted 18:03 | Thu 13th Oct 2011 -
Missielly
O ya babay ....... now THAT'S the high note Willis was talkin' about!!!!!!!!
Posted 11:29 | Fri 14th Oct 2011 -
deen
I am literally seeing red
Posted 20:52 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
gob
"I TOLD you my caption was better!"
Posted 21:36 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
brownbear
In all the operas in all the world, you had to walk into mine...
Posted 21:51 | Sun 16th Oct 2011 -
Lauzy
Damn it woman.. we just cant have a party without a bowl.. go fetch one now!
Posted 11:50 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
reme
Ladies in red
Posted 11:36 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
magicmicka
Doris gets floored by the "no lynx effect"
Posted 18:16 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
qlike
Oh! Your shoes really do match your knickers!
Posted 18:14 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
keithby
i told you them heels are no good for dancing
Posted 16:52 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
hughes
Ah come on ref that was never a foul!!!!
Posted 15:30 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
mary
be a real treat to win tickets to this show,please pick me!!!
Posted 17:19 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
mary
please pick me!!what a treat it would be to win these tickets.
Posted 17:23 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
potts943
And don't make me tell you again!
Posted 08:34 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
jellybeans22
Press the Red Button to eject
Posted 11:53 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
Emmet
'Oh my, theres someone in my exact outfit,I wish the ground would open up'
Posted 14:17 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
gemmacreagh
I knew you'd be impressed by my invisible ball juggling!!
Posted 01:30 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
BARBARA
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.
Posted 14:31 | Wed 5th Oct 2011 -
337thewolf
"whoooaaa... why is the stage tilting under us? We must balance like surfers or we will all fall down like this woman!"
Posted 11:07 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
spookcharm
I said that I want to go to Eddie rockets! Not Micky D's!
Posted 17:48 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
linda123
for my love
Posted 22:07 | Tue 18th Oct 2011 -
damo
In opera voice ' You have been on the sauce again , you silly I-taie chav!!!!'
Posted 14:28 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
SMurphy
Can't wait!!!!!
Posted 15:40 | Mon 3rd Oct 2011 -
loader
Okay I'm ready, throw her now...
Posted 14:42 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
Annie
some show.....
Posted 17:04 | Tue 4th Oct 2011 -
Áine
Get off me woman, you are no good to me anymore!!!!
Posted 15:20 | Wed 19th Oct 2011 -
Sonia
Guests at the 'Go Compare' Christmas party are shocked by domestic violence incident
Posted 22:36 | Tue 18th Oct 2011
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