Royal ballets nutcracker runs until january 15 at the royal opera house 020 7304 4000. Buy tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet in london with fast delivery, at theatre tickets uk. 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. Christmas tree fairies gleam with gilding, while the. The festive ballet returns to liverpool and london this year. The family favourite is back for 2016 the nutcracker at the royal opera house, london. 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. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 5 december 2017 gallery of pictures by foteini christofilopoulou uk. Peter wright has adjusted his production over the years, but its kept its period warmth.
The royal ballets nutcracker is 25 years old this year, and still sparklingly sweet. The royal opera house is streaming a programme of online shows and masterclasses, following the coronavirus outbreak. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house the rudolf. Find out more at peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london the independent. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production.
Visit the royal opera house box office for possible returns. Official account of the royal opera and the royal ballet. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is. But, if christmas never quite matches up to our expectation, then we can be sure with an equal certainty that the royal ballets nutcracker will never disappoint. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. The collection include a royal opera house production of sleeping beauty, a london philharmonic production of. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet. 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. Royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. As well as streaming opera and ballet performances, the iconic london venue is offering behindthescenes looks behind its closed doors.
If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. The royal ballet and royal opera s programme for the coming season include world premieres, major new productions and classic revivals. Liam scarletts glorious production of tchaikovskys romantic tragedy about. The nutcracker, royal opera house 5 each year, the arrival of the nutcracker on stage signals that the christmas period has truly begun this time, it seems even more magical than ever. The royal ballets production of the nutcracker has a richly traditional air. The royal opera house is off covent garden piazza, which. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. Royal opera house, london the royal ballets fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. Royal opera house is streaming free ballet and opera. 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. A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world.
Important notice covid19 and customer service update more info. The nutcracker by the royal ballet, royal opera house, london wc2 tickets 020 7304 4000. Audience responses to the royal ballets christmas classic, broadcast live to. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy, set to tchaikovskys iconic score. This collection of great, historic ballet performances from the 1950s have been fully restored, so their full grace and splendor can be enjoyed today. After the curtain calls at the first night of the royal ballets revival, a cake was. Snow lies thick on the steeplypitched roofs of a german town. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful christmas adventure in this beautiful classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score from the royal opera house.
Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. 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. The royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with. An air of excitement and expectancy was felt by all of us who were waiting at heathrow airport on that morning in june 1961 to welcome the kirov ballet to a season in london at the royal opera house. Royal ballets nutcracker is simply stunning londonist. Kate, 36, brought charlotte, three, along to watch a rehearsal of the royal ballets production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house last week ahead of its opening night on monday. The nutcracker london, royal opera house the prickle. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. 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. Peter wrights classic royal ballet production of the nutcracker returns to the royal opera house this christmas. Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of london s theatreland. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal.
The many solo roles and ensembles put the worldclass skills of the company to the fore in this christmas classic. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet. Find out more here peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and. Peter wrights production for the royal ballet keeps true to the spirit of this russian ballet classic, with period details and dancing snowflakes. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 23 november 2016 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a battle between mice and toy soldiers. This same cast, by the way, will be featured in the latest live cinema showing from the royal opera house this thursday december, being broadcast simultaneously in 900. See more ideas about opera house, opera and royal opera house london. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets london box office. Book your tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet at the royal opera house with london box office, official agent for londons west end shows. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to. Kate middleton and princess charlotte watch the nutcracker. The nutcracker royal opera house special screening youtube. 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.
Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of londons theatreland. The nutcracker tickets royal opera house london theatre tickets. Royal opera house, bow street, covent garden, london, wc2e 9dd map. Buy tickets online now or find out more with london theatreland. Peter wrights timeless, enchanting production, here enjoying its 400th performance at the royal opera house, retains my vote for the ultimate achievement in bringing tchaikovskys captivating, melodious score to life in ballet.
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