The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Pleasance theatre trust ltd is a registered charity in england and wales charity no. Dec 01, 2015 the musical at the pleasance theatre london. Franco milazzo how to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london. Nancy holson has taken tchaikovskys music and hoffmans stories and with the help of orchestrators bruce keisling and paul rigano come up with a musical version that is true to the muchloved original but takes us deep into pantoland. The musical, which takes the classic eta hoffmann tale and tchaikovskys soaring classical music familiar to fans of the nutcraker ballet. There may have been some humorous lines in there somewhere, but they passed me by, and the ones that i did. English national ballet, the coliseum featuring over 100 dancers on one of london s grandest stages, the english national ballet returns to the coliseum to restage a show seen by over 70,000. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
I took my 2yearold daughter to see the nutcracker as part of the english national ballet christmas season. Christmas wouldnt be christmas without the nutcracker. 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. 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 musical, which takes the classic eta hoffmann tale and tchaikovskys soaring classical music familiar to fans of the nutcraker ballet and gives them a. It simply wouldnt be christmas without a nutcracker or two to delight ballet fans and, once again, londons two premiere dance companies, the royal ballet and english national ballet, don. The musical pleasance theatre december 14, 2015 by. The nutcracker is like coming home to an open fire. The musical at the pleasance theatre in islington, north london, from 8 december 2015 to 3 january 2016, with an official opening on 9 december 2015 based on the popular christmas ballet, this new musical adaptation features a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky with book and lyrics by nancy holson. Nutcracker english national ballet theatre tickets uk. Long ago in the fairy tale kingdom of chronenburg, the beautiful princess pirlipat has been magically disfigured by the evil mouseyrinks, queen of the mice. The suspense runs high when her hero is attacked by the mouse king.
Since first being performed in 1892, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky has become a staple of the christmas season for ballet and dance companies throughout the world heck i even own three different dvds of performances. The english national ballet will perform the nutcracker in london between 10th december 2020 to 2nd january 2021. The nutcracker english national ballet listing on broadway baby. With a modern musical score influenced by tchaikovskys famous ballet, this fresh new look at the original nutcracker story will enchant audiences of all ages. The musical at pleasance theatre and enjoy huge discounts. The nutcracker returns to royal opera house in december 2018. The ballet was turned into a cartoon in 1990, now its become a stage musical with nancy holson adding words to the music. Jamie birkett mouseyrinks photo by pamela raith photography. It has been with us since 1984 and i like to think that it is to the royal ballet like the ravens to the tower of london or the barbary apes.
Glorious music, a full orchestra and visual spectacle. It goes from the present day marie and uncle drosselmeir reading the story on christmas eve to the story itself, then back and forth. The musical, with music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, book and lyrics by multiple emmy awardwinning nancy holson, arrangements bruce kiesling and paul rigano, directed by ollie fielding, will premiere in a fourweek season at the pleasance theatre, london from tuesday 8 december to sunday 3 january. The nutcracker in london, 10 dec 2020 to 2 jan 2021 tourist. Dont miss this wonderful opportunity to see this exciting ballet. Shiori kase in english national ballet s nutcracker. The nutcracker by the royal ballet, royal opera house, london wc2 tickets 020 7304 4000.
But the nutcracker is above all a company ballet, and most of the cast are very. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker in the splendour of the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. Featuring an extraordinary cast of over 100 worldclass dancers and musicians, the choreography, score and sets of this quintessential christmas ballet. The nutcracker ballet is as much a christmas tradition as christmas itself and ive loved the ballet ever since i can remember. The sugar plum fairy sings land of the sweets from.
The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet 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. Guest artists and no less than 100 professionally trained dancers from ecb will share the spotlight at the garde arts center. The english national ballets nutcracker has made its annual return to the london coliseum. One of the bestloved ballets performed, this enchanting tale centres on clara and her nutcracker doll that magically transforms into a princely soldier. Every year, when the first snow falls and the holidays approach, theatregoers from around the world line up to enjoy the story of clara, a magician named drosselmeyer, and a holiday adventure that features everything from a villainous mouse. The highly acclaimed vienna festival ballet company returns to evesham with an outstanding show for christmas. Tchaikovsky s world famous classical ballet the nutcracker. Make english national ballets nutcracker part of your holiday celebrations. The musical at the pleasance theatre in islington, north london, from 8 december 2015 to 3 january 2016, with an official opening on 9 december 2015. The english national ballet has performed the nutcracker as part of its christmas season every year since 1950. The nutcracker ballet has been captivating young and old for more than 125 years, but eastern connecticut ballets version, set in new london in the 1850s, is like none other performed by ballet companies from coast to coast. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played live. The sugar plum fairy sings land of the sweets from nutcracker.
The royal opera house was incredibly beautiful and the ballet was impeccable date published. 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. Its every little girls dream to be a ballerina, to wear the fairy like sparkling tutus and dance elegantly and romantically to the music of tchaikovsky and feel like a princess. 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. Every year, when the first snow falls and the holidays approach, theatregoers from around the world line up to enjoy the story of clara, a magician named drosselmeyer, and a holiday adventure that features everything from a villainous mouse king to the. The english national ballet hosts familyfriendly performances which welcomes children under 5 years old. Nutcracker returns following soldout runs in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Book securely online or by phone with theatre box office. The show teenage marie is too old to play with dolls but theres something intriguing about the nutcracker given to her by her old uncle drosselmier. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Nutcracker performance eastern connecticut ballet east. The musical, playing at the pleasance theatre, london from 8. Get discount tickets, special offers on dinner and hotel packages with londonnets guide to theatre in london for nutcracker. The musical, directed by ollie fielding, will get its world premiere in a fourweek season at the pleasance theatre, london n1 from tuesday 8 december to sunday 3 january.
The nutcracker english national ballet tickets event. The premiere in the west was only in 1934 in london, and from there the ballet went on to conquer the world. 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 a puppet theatre comes to. As a result of the covid19 pandemic, it is with great sadness that we have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close pleasance london and suspend planning for our 2020 edinburgh festival fringe season.
Shiori kase in english national ballets nutcracker. The nutcracker is the worlds most ubiquitous ballet and last nights idle chat amongst the critics encompassed much reminiscing and. About nutcracker english national ballet the magical christmas ballet for all the family, with exquisite dancing and tchaikovskys glorious score played live. The musical is a story of magic, far away places, fairy tale kingdoms, of love, friendship, family and most importantly imagination. The nutcracker in london, 10 dec 2020 to 2 jan 2021. As a result of the covid19 pandemic, it is with great sadness that we have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close pleasance london and suspend. As the snow begins to fall, clara and nutcracker take a hot air balloon across london to the spectacular land of snow. About english national ballet nutcracker over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played live. Dec 14, 2015 the musical pleasance theatre december 14, 2015 by. The best ballet company in uk today is the english national ballet. Dec 12, 2015 t his lively and colourful version of the nutcracker is a welcome addition to the christmas shows around london.
Dec 16, 2008 royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. Buy the nutcracker english national ballet tickets from the official site. Nancy holson has taken tchaikovskys music and hoffmans stories and with the help of orchestrators bruce keisling and paul rigano come up with a musical version that is true to the muchloved. Since first being performed in 1892, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky has become a staple of the christmas season for ballet and dance companies throughout the world. It is a much newer version than the one currently being performed just half a. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring english national ballets nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played. Royal opera house, london the royal ballets fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. 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. Sc043237 nutcracker the musical december 30, 2015 london, united kingdom. There is no better way to welcome the christmas season than with an evening in the company of peter wrights seminal production of the nutcracker at the royal ballet. Everyone was smitten with the adorable clara and the nutcracker who, in her dream, comes to life and is transformed into a prince. Feb 26, 2020 the nutcracker, ballet by pyotr tchaikovsky. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life. It is everything and more from our cosiest winter dreams.