Press Release: Christmas dreams come true in Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker

[Jan McNulty]

Christmas dreams come true in Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker 

 
This winter join Northern Ballet on the ultimate family adventure as Christmas favourite, The Nutcracker, returns to the stage. Northern Ballet will tour with this enduring festive tale to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre, Newcastle Theatre Royal and Norwich Theatre Royal in November 2015 before returning to Leeds for its annual Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre with performances from 16 Dec 2015 to 2 Jan 2016.
 
In the midst of a festive party, as the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever higher, Clara is caught up in the warmth and excitement of Christmas and becomes enthralled by her new Nutcracker doll. But, as the clock strikes midnight, her Nutcracker proves to be no ordinary toy and Clara is whisked away on the magical journey of a lifetime through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy. 
 
Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker features choreography and beautiful costumes by Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director David Nixon OBE, stunning Regency style sets by Charles Cusick Smith and lighting by Mark Jonathan. 
 
David Nixon OBE, said: ‘The Nutcracker is one of the world’s most popular classical ballets and holds a special place in the hearts of audiences young and old. We are delighted to once again revive this charming story and add that extra bit of sparkle to the festive season for audiences across our touring venues.’   
 
Tickets for all venues are on sale now. For booking information see northernballet.com/nutcracker.
 
-ENDS-
 

Notes to Editors
For more details of Northern Ballet's tour, on sale dates and booking information, please visit northernballet.com/whatson.
 
Voted Best Company at the 2014 Taglioni European Ballet Awards, Northern Ballet is one of the UK’s five large ballet companies. Based in Leeds it performs throughout the UK as well as overseas. Northern Ballet’s productions mix classical dance and theatre, embracing popular culture and taking inspiration from literature, opera, or giving a unique interpretation of popular classical ballets.
 
Northern Ballet is the busiest touring ballet company in the UK and is typically on the road for around 32 weeks of the year. The Company of 47 dancers tours a combination of full-length new work and established repertoire to cities throughout the UK. Northern Ballet introduced a new strand of touring in 2015, widening the Company’s already extensive reach to include nine new venues. 
 
Northern Ballet tours widely with its ballets for children, the first three of which were adapted for TV by CBeebies, and also performs a mixed programme showcasing the versatility of its dancers.
 
Visit northernballet.com for more information on the Company and tour. Production images and information are available via the online media centre.
 
Production Credits
Choreography, Direction & Costume Design David Nixon OBE
Set Design Charles Cusick Smith
Lighting Design Mark Jonathan
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Music Director John Pryce-Jones
Reduced Orchestration John Longstaff
Played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia
 
The Nutcracker – Tour Dates
Woking, New Victoria Theatre
4 – 7 Nov 2015                                                                                   
Box Office 0844 871 7645     
atgtickets.com/woking
 
Newcastle Theatre Royal
10 – 14 Nov 2015                                                                   
Box Office 0844 811 2121
theatreroyal.co.uk
 
Norwich Theatre Royal
24 – 28 Nov 2015                                                                               
Box Office 01603 630 000
theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
 
Leeds Grand Theatre
16 Dec 2015 – 2 Jan 2016                                                                             
Box Office 0844 848 2700
leedsgrandtheatre.com