sydneyboy

The Royal Opera House website is clear and unambiguous. Closed to the public all performances cancelled until further notice.

The Royal Opera House Covent Garden is now closed until further notice. A pity but I suppose inevitable. So much for my mid year trip booked some time ago. However there are people in these troubled times with more problems than me.

His reviews are very mixed.

Its a pity that with what he has to offer in the pictures and videos he can't get it up. I wonder what he would be like in a real life situation?

The Boy Scout Movement: “Children dressed as idiots led by idiots dressed as children.” -Oscar Wilde

Many years ago I was listening to Federal Parliament on the radio with then leader of the Labor Party Arthur Caldwell was making a speech. A political opponent was constantly interjecting and the Speaker finally called this member to order. To which Arthur Caldwell responded "Don't worry Mr Speaker, the honourable gentleman was born a fool and has been losing ground ever since.''

Somebody once asked a psychiatrist what was the difference between a neurotic and a psychotic. The psychiatrist replied that a neurotic thinks there are castles in the air and a psychotic lives in a castle in the air. The person asked the psychiatrist what he did for them. Oh he replied I collect the rent.

A wire sent to a club: “Please accept my resignation. I don’t want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member.” -Groucho Marx

Al Jolson’s wedding night with his second wife. They arrived at the motel and the proprietor looked at his wife and said to Al “sir, what arrangements would you like for your daughter” To which Al replied “What do you mean? That’s not my daughter she’s too young.”

“If at first you don’t succeed, failure may be your style.” -Quentin Crisp

Vaguely on the same theme: “Eternal life? I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.” -Quentin Crisp

“Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.” -Ogden Nash

“Home is heaven and orgies are vile but you need on orgy once in a while.” -Ogden Nash

One other word of encouragement for guests or lurkers. This is THE most civilised, respectful and positive forums of its type for gay men I have encountered on the Internet. Compare with some of these bitchy forums eg one Thailand forum I won’t name. One other point is the breadth of issues raised. Everything from Rentmen, politics, Opera and everything in between. Join up.

I might be biased that the Australian who opened the video is adorable.

Very cute guys. How they perform these athletic feats I’ll never know.

No tattoos. What a blessing!

A friend’s daughter aged 34 committed suicide about 5 years ago. Gassed herself in a car. The police said they had never encountered a more “organised “ suicide. She had in place all her superannuation documents laid out, appointments to be canceled, bank accounts in order etc. she had not taken into account the devastation to her parents, grandparents, friends etc. Her friends organised a wake and booked a venue holding 100. It became clear close to the event that this would be inadequate and the bottom line was that they required a venue holding 250. Everything to live for. A tragedy.

No, but he is on my list for my mid year visit to London. He is a stunner.

Do you understand what this blackmail business is all about? We all know the problems of physical safety in Brazil (I should know I was mugged once) but blackmail?

I’m sorry but I haven’t got the faintest idea what these recent posts are all about. Could someone enlighten me?

There is an analogy with Covent Garden and the English National Opera in London. The latter is suffering badly these days with managerial changes, constant changes of chief conductor, financial cutbacks, a totally inappropriate venue (the biggest theatre in London) and I would add mad productions.

Do I have facts right about the Lincoln Center venue? What is it used for now?

Can New Yorkers enlighten me on the current state of the New York City Opera? I know it was the “poor cousin” of the Met and I read many years ago it’s theatre had appalling acoustics and I believe Michael Bloomberg donated a large amount of money to rectify the acoustics and renovate the theatre. It later had major financial problems. I may have some of facts wrong but an update would be appreciated.

I am reviving this thread. At the time of writing there are 64 members and 65 guests. My advice to guests. Join our happy community and share experiences. The more the merrier.