Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs bring the story wonderfully to life, from the 19th century German home of the Stalbaums, which features a Christmas tree that transforms beyond one’s imagination – to the Kingdom of Sweets, where everything is sugar and sparkle.

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.

The Nutcracker includes some of Tchaikovsky’s – and indeed, the classical ballet canon’s – most instantly recognizable tunes. including the Waltz of the Flowers, the Dance of the Mirlitons and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, with its signature sound of the twinkling celesta.

Doors open 1.30 pm. Bar available.

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