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Press Release: English National Ballet's Nutcracker tour 2016-2017


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English National Ballet

Nutcracker
National Tour


Wednesday 23 November 2016 – Saturday 7 January 2017
Performance times and ticket prices vary 

www.ballet.org.uk/nutcracker

 

 

 

This Christmas season English National Ballet presents its acclaimed production of Nutcracker in Milton Keynes (23 Nov 2016 – 26 Nov 2016) and Liverpool (29 Nov 2016 – 3 Dec 2016) as well as returning to the London Coliseum (14 Dec 2016 – 7 Jan 2017).

 

2015 saw English National Ballet’s most successful Nutcracker run on record, when over 73,000 people made a performance at the London Coliseum part of their holiday celebrations. This year’s tour of Wayne Eagling’s version continues the Company’s tradition of presenting a Nutcracker production every year since 1950, its founding year.

 

On a sparkling Christmas Eve in a frost-dusted Edwardian London, Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker doll discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger. 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.

 

In a world of Edwardian elegance, Nutcracker brings to life the popular Tchaikovsky score featuring the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers.

 

Based on a concept by Toer van Schayk and Wayne EaglingNutcracker has choreography by Wayne Eagling and music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performed live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic, with design by Peter Farmer and lighting by David Richardson.

 

To coincide with Nutcracker, English National Ballet will host a range of workshops and events, aimed to provide a gateway into the world of ballet. Activities held in Milton Keynes, Liverpool, and London include on-stage workshops for all ages, Live DrawingFamily Events, and Behind-the-scenes TalksFamily Friendly performances of Nutcracker are on Tuesday 3 and Saturday 7 January (matinee performances). For more details, see www.ballet.org.uk/whatson

 

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For further information about English National Ballet and to book tickets visit www.ballet.org.uk . Please note performance details are subject to change.

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Listings information:

 

Nutcracker
Milton Keynes Theatre

23 Nov 2016 – 26 Nov 2016
Box Office: 0844 871 7652 or www.ballet.org.uk/nutcracker 
Tickets: £12 - £46.50

 

Nutcracker
Liverpool Empire

29 Nov 2016 – 3 Dec 2016
Box Office: 0844 871 3017 or www.ballet.org.uk/nutcracker
Tickets: £12 - £41.50

Nutcracker


London Coliseum
14 Dec 2016 – 7 Jan 2017
Box Office: 020 7845 9300 or www.ballet.org.uk/nutcracker
Tickets: £14 - £79.00

Booking fees may apply.

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