Jan McNulty Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 For immediate release 18 January 2022 Northern Ballet announces return of Beauty & the Beast and The Nutcracker Beauty & The Beast: Nottingham, Norwich, Newcastle, Leeds The Nutcracker: Leeds This autumn will see the revival of two of Northern Ballet’s beloved shows Beauty & the Beast and The Nutcracker. Beauty & the Beast, an enchanting reimagining of the classic fairytale, will tour to Nottingham Theatre Royal, Newcastle Theatre Royal and Norwich Theatre Royal between 4 October and 25 November before coming to Leeds Grand Theatre in June 2024. The festive favourite The Nutcracker will then be exclusively performed in the Company’s hometown of Leeds from 29 November to 10 December. Further programming for 23-24 will be announced this Spring. Beauty & the Beast, last performed in 2016, tells the story of Beauty who selflessly leaves her family to live with a Beast in his castle after he threatens her father. As time goes by, she grows strangely fond of her host, who hides an extraordinary secret…a curse that only be broken by true love. Audiences will be transported to a magical world of colour, inhabited by fairies, goblins and sprites, with elaborate mirrored sets by Duncan Hayler and haute couture-style costumes designed by Choreographer and Director David Nixon CBE. The show will be accompanied by an infectious score of classic music from the likes of Bizet and Debussy, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. Also choreographed by David Nixon CBE, and set to Tchaikovsky's infamous music, The Nutcracker provides the ultimate festive entertainment for all ages. 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, the Nutcracker proves to be no ordinary toy. After saving her Nutcracker from the wily Mouse King, Clara is whisked away on the magical journey of a lifetime through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy. For more information, on-sale dates and booking details for performances see northernballet.com/whatson. Northern Ballet is holding audio-described performances and touch tours for visually-impaired patrons at each venue. For more information about additional events at the theatre, visit northernballet.com/accessible-performances -ENDS- Notes to Editors 2023 Tour Dates Beauty & the Beast Nottingham Theatre Royal Wed 4 – Sat 7 Oct 2023 On sale 27 Jan 2023 Trch.co.uk Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 7 – Sat 11 Oct 2023 On sale date to be announced Theatreroyal.co.uk Norwich Theatre Royal Tue 21 – Sat 25 Nov 2023 On sale 27 Jan 2023 Norwichtheatre.org Leeds Grand Theatre Tue 4 – Sat 9 Jun 2024 On sale 25 Jan 2023 Leedsheritagetheatres.com The Nutcracker Leeds Grand Theatre Wed 29 Nov – Sat 10 Dec 2023 On sale 25 Jan 2023 Leedsheritagetheatres.com Northern Ballet Northern Ballet is one of the UK’s leading and widest touring ballet companies. Bold and innovative in its approach, Northern Ballet is prolific at creating new full-length work with a unique blend of strong classical technique and impressive storytelling. Northern Ballet’s repertoire embraces popular culture and takes inspiration from literature, legend, opera and the classics, pushing the boundaries of what stories can be told through dance. A champion for the cultural exports of the North, Leeds-based Northern Ballet is dedicated to bringing ballet to as many people and places as possible, under the leadership of Artistic Director Federico Bonelli. Northern Ballet’s Company of dancers performs a combination of its full-length ballets and specially created ballets for children at more than 40 venues annually. Audiences can also enjoy Northern Ballet’s work on screen through their digital dance platform. Visit digitaldance.org to discover more. Pictured: Northern Ballet dancers in Beauty & the Beast and The Nutcracker, photo Guy Farrow. Northern Ballet dancers in Beauty & the Beast, photo Emma Kauldhar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I wonder if anyone has pointed out that they have dated their press release as January 2022?? It confused me there for a minute!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Sim said: I wonder if anyone has pointed out that they have dated their press release as January 2022?? It confused me there for a minute!! I'm still in 2022-time so I hadn't noticed!! What I had noticed was how few dates there are - for example nothing about a Leeds season in September or the Linbury. I hope there will be a further announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJL Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 This prompted me to check the rest of their 2023 dates and very sad to discover they don't seem to be making their usual (spring) visit to Cardiff this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Sim said: I wonder if anyone has pointed out that they have dated their press release as January 2022?? It confused me there for a minute!! And the text refers to David Nixon as if he is still the Director. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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