The nutcracker is often performed during the christmas season due to its content, and many families make it an annual tradition to attend a performance. Its not christmas without a nutcracker stage the guardian. The royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo cervera as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012. Nutcracker story is narrated by simon russell beale and features principal dancers of the royal ballet, covent garden and the mariinsky kirov ballet. Featuring an extraordinary cast of over 100 worldclass dancers and musicians, the choreography, score and sets of this quintessential christmas ballet will truly transport you. On a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king and meets a handsome stranger.
For more information on ticket availability and prices, see the eno website the royal ballet, royal opera house. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The english national ballet will perform the nutcracker in london between 10th december 2020 to 2nd january 2021. Scottish ballet in ashley pages the nutcracker, 2009. This nutcracker has something for everyone whether you are 8 or 80. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same. The nutcracker royal albert hall royal albert hall. Dec 24, 2017 the royal ballets claire calvert, right, in her nutcracker party child outfit, aged 11. Under the leadership of director kevin ohare, grand balletic tradition and an illustrious heritage are united with innovation, daring and exceptional standards of artistry, creativity and stagecraft to produce supreme theatre.
The royal ballet is one of the great ballet companies of the world. The nutcracker story royal opera house learning platform. Most of the drama at last nights royal ballet performance of the nutcracker at the royal opera house wasnt happening on that iconic stage, but in the audience. Dec 08, 2017 royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 5 december 2017 gallery of pictures by foteini christofilopoulou uk. As a child, it was a bit confusing to follow the story line. The royal ballets revival is a joyful return, an ideal combination of traditional warmth and newminted detail. The nutcracker in london, 10 dec 2020 to 2 jan 2021 tourist. English national ballets nutcracker tickets london from. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her. As the air grows colder, clara and her valiant nutcracker take a hot air balloon ride across london to the glistening land of snow where her adventure really begins. Please consider donating to our enb future fund to help our future. Jan 01, 2020 birmingham royal ballet the nutcracker. Kate, 36, brought her threeyearold daughter along to watch a rehearsal of the royal ballets production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house, in.
The nutcracker with the royal ballet at the royal opera house tristram kenton peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker was first performed by the royal ballet in 1984. The english national ballet and the royal ballet both offer a moreorless traditional take on the story, but neither can resist the choreographic urge to mess about. The nutcracker from the royal ballet introduction great. This classic christmas production is perfect for audiences both young and old, with over 100 dancers bringing the nutcracker to life with breathtaking dancing, beautiful sets and the magnificent music of tchaikovsky. The royal ballet s nutcracker returns as magical as ever to cast its spell over london audiences and via the live cinema relay on opening night thousands across the globe. The royal ballet gives full access behind the scenes for a landmark documentary as they prepare for this seasons yuletide production of the nutcracker. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys glorious score played live on a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow.
Dec 03, 2018 the nutcracker is a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. Dancing the nutcracker inside the royal ballet bbc two. Dec 06, 2017 the royal ballet has stayed loyal to peter wrights production since 1984, and by combining tradition with innovation and dancing as clean and sharp as falling snowflakes, this gloriously. Dec 04, 2018 the royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky op. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker is an unforgettable christmas treat.
Royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. The royal ballets production and interpretation of the story was created by sir peter wright and premiered at the royal opera house in 1984. London nutcrackers defy logic, and still delight the new. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a battle between mice and toy soldiers. The perfect ballet to get into the festive mood, its advised you book early to. The story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. In 2014, ellen oconnell, who trained with the royal ballet in london, wrote, in salon. The royal opera houses original construction was in 1732, its home to the royal ballet, the royal opera and the orchestra of the royal opera house. Jan 03, 2012 the royal ballet, english national ballet and matthew bourne have all had versions of the ballet in london theaters since early december, and in the last week of the month the birmingham royal. The royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. Watching the 2009 opus arte royal balet london nutcracker is a nice. England nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
Marius petipas twoact ballet the nutcracker premiered in russia in 1892 set to original music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, the final of his three fulllength ballet scores. The nutcracker ballet is based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e. Runs for 34 performances from 16 december10 january. Kevin ohare, gary avis, anna rose osullivan, marcelino sambe, marianela nunez, christopher carr. Nutcracker english national ballet theatre tickets uk. The christmascard perfect nutcracker offers the ultimate festive experience. The nutcracker in london, four different versions the new. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 5 december 2017 gallery of pictures by foteini christofilopoulou uk. In these challenging times, we have been delighted to see professional dancers, dance educators and ballet lovers from all over the world tuning in to join us for classes, updates, music and all things dance. Photos of the royal ballet and english national ballet 20 nutcracker. English national ballets nutcracker tickets london. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Recommended for nutcracker is an anticipated sellout every year, thanks to its broad appeal and transporting wintry story for all ages to enjoy.
Dec 28, 2016 the english national ballet and the royal ballet both offer a moreorless traditional take on the story, but neither can resist the choreographic urge to mess about. The royal ballet has stayed loyal to peter wrights production since 1984, and by combining tradition with innovation and dancing as clean and sharp as. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played live. Courtesy of claire calvert the nutcracker, based on a story by the prussian writer eta. English national ballet brings worldclass classical ballet to the widest possible audience. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. The nutcracker, royal opera house, bow street, covent garden, wc2e 9dd. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets london box office.
Kate middleton and princess charlotte watch the nutcracker. The ballet will be relayed live to cinemas around the world on 3 december 2018. Kate middleton and princess charlotte watch the nutcracker ballet. It was first performed in at the marinsky theatre in st petersburg in 1892. This blu ray comes with a special feature that describes the ballet version of the story, which is based on the nutcracker and the mouse king.
Contributors include choreographerdirector sir peter wright, film director ken russell, choreographer matthew bourne, historian marina warner, film director andrei konchalovsky and. Birmingham royal ballet the nutcracker london dancetabs. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. This enchanting production, featuring tchaikovskys sumptuous score, is the quintessential festive treat for. Dec 05, 2018 kate, 36, brought her threeyearold daughter along to watch a rehearsal of the royal ballet s production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house, in london, last week ahead of its opening. Hes also delightful in the mime sequence where he explains the story so far. The royal ballets claire calvert, right, in her nutcracker party child outfit, aged 11. The magical christmas ballet for all the family, nutcracker at the london coliseum. The nutcracker is a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Dont miss the english national ballets nutcracker when it returns to the london coliseum on 10 december 2020. As the snow begins to fall, clara and nutcracker take a hot air balloon across london to the spectacular land of snow. The nutcracker in london, 10 dec 2020 to 2 jan 2021. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet.
Watching the 2009 opus arte royal balet london nutcracker is a nice christmas tradition. During the battle, clara saves the nutcrackers life so breaking a magical spell that turned him from a boy to a toy and the mouse king is defeated. Dec 07, 2017 the royal ballets revival is a joyful return, an ideal combination of traditional warmth and newminted detail. Tchaikovskys nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. But there are those of us that relish the thought of watching another production, a new cast, a debut here and there, along with the. Featuring over 100 dancers on one of londons grandest stages, the english national ballet returns to the coliseum to restage a show seen by over 70,000 audience members last year. Jan 31, 2020 over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played live. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. Royal albert hall and birmingham royal ballet present the nutcracker. The current building is the third theatre on the site following a couple of fires in 1808 and 1856, the facade, foyer and auditorium date from 1858, almost every other element dates from. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet.
The nutcracker is now arguably the most popular ballet in the world, although it almost didnt cross russian borders. Exquisitely costumed, it dazzles the eye and so does much of the dancing. The royal ballet s production and interpretation of the story was created by sir peter wright and premiered at the royal opera house in 1984. How to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london. Anna rose osullivan is a charming clara, suitably girlish at the party, where she. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. Royal opera house, london its an unhappy christmas for the mice again, but otherwise the royal ballets nutcracker is dreamlike perfection. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. The festive ballet returns to liverpool and london this year. During the battle, clara saves the nutcracker s life so breaking a magical spell that turned him from a boy to a toy and the mouse king is defeated. The heroines magical journey takes her from a family party to the glitter of the land of sweets, where marianela nunez is a sugar plum. When peter wrights production of the nutcracker for the royal ballet was given its premiere on 20 th december 1984, gala guests were treated to free champagne and souvenir booklets. Principals of the royal ballet marianela nunez and vadim.
In celebration, drosselmeyer sweeps clara and the nutcracker off to the kingdom of sweets, where they meet the sugar plum fairy and take part in a wonderful display of dances. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. The royal ballet, english national ballet and matthew bourne have all had versions of the ballet in london theaters since early december, and in the last week of the month the birmingham royal. Dec 19, 2015 the nutcracker royal ballet description clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve.
Join the royal ballet as they rehearse christmas classic, the nutcracker. Vadim muntagirov and marianela nunez as the prince and the sugar plum fairy in the royal ballets production of the nutcracker. The original ballet was created by marius petipa and lev inavov with an original music score composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. The nutcracker in london, four different versions the. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful. Royal ballets nutcracker is simply stunning londonist. The first warm glow of christmas once again comes courtesy of peter wrights gorgeous production of the nutcracker, a seasonal classic at the royal ballet since 1984 now shown in the revision made for the reopening of the renovated royal opera house in 1999. Lev ivanovs 1892 ballet combined with tchaikovskys sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. On christmas eve in edwardian london, clara is given a nutcracker doll for christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical world.
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