Royal ballet s nutcracker runs until january 15 at the royal opera house 020 7304 4000. They obviously relished the areas eclectic, everchanging mix of opera, ballet, theatre and drama, from highbrow to mainstream, fringe and beyond. London goes nutcrackercrazy this month with no less than four very different productions on offer. Ballet and dance in west end, london covent garden. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of.
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. Gary avis debonair drosselmeyer flings glitter to the heavens and the christmas tree magically grows. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. Book official tickets for royal ballets the nutcracker at the royal opera house london. Orchestra of the royal opera house covent garden, boris gruzin. Artists from the royal ballet perform excerpts from the nutcracker as the covent garden christmas lights are switched on by the royal ballet and the. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Both his maternal grandmother and grandfather, valma briggs and mario desva, had been professional dancers with ballet rambert in london. The nutcracker in london, 10 dec 2020 to 2 jan 2021.
The nutcracker story royal opera house learning platform. Royal ballets nutcracker runs until january 15 at the royal opera house 020 7304 4000. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. It was debut time at covent garden on tuesday afternoon with house favourite francesca.
The nutcracker from the royal ballet introduction great. Nutcracker the harp, a welcoming bar in covent garden, is a traditional pub where the emphasis is firmly on real ale earning it camras national pub. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. The royal opera house the nutcracker covent garden. Cinema audiences around the uk will be treated to the royal ballets the nutcracker on monday 3 december 2018, broadcast live from covent garden in the heart of london. The royal ballet at covent garden is excellent, and the production of this ballet in 2000 was firstrate. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Buy the nutcracker royal ballet tickets showing at the royal opera house, london. Everything, the dancing, the stage, the lighting, all are superb. Tchaikovsky the orchestra of the royal opera house. About nutcracker english national ballet the timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet. The ballet of the nutcracker was inspired by the book the story of a nutcracker.
After recent successes dancing clara and the nutcracker, as well as the sugar plum fairy and her prince, over the christmas season, they have just debuted in giselle. The nutcracker a visit to covent garden is a must, whether you intend to shop, sightsee or soak in the carnival atmosphere. With lesley collier, anthony dowell, michael coleman, julie rose. The royal ballets nutcracker live in uk cinemas this xmas.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in europe. Dec 24, 2003 from londons beautifully refurbished covent garden opera house comes this elegant new production with one of tchaikovskys most enduring scores for the ballet. From londons beautifully refurbished covent garden opera house comes this elegant new production with one of tchaikovskys most enduring scores for. Hoffmans the nutcracker, english national ballets version was first performed in 2010 to celebrate the companys 60th birthday. A flying start with a new season just around the corner, rehearsals are soon due to start again here at covent garden. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house the rudolf nureyev.
Oct 31, 2018 cinema audiences around the uk will be treated to the royal ballets the nutcracker on monday 3 december 2018, broadcast live from covent garden in the heart of london. Aug 20, 2002 the performance is a jolly english version which lacks the technical brilliance of the russian ballet but is eminently watchable and certainly a great production by covent garden. Tchaikovsky the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden, mark ermler ballet highlights. The royal ballet have over the years honed the nutcracker to perfection. 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. Tchaikovsky the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden, mark ermler. This nvc arts dvd features the earlier 1985 version produced at the royal ballet, covent garden in london and stars the fabulous anthony dowell as the prince, lesley collier as the sugar plum fairy and jonathan cope as. Although the set design and most of the costumes are remarkably like the later royal ballet peter wright productions, 2001 and 2009 many tiny details are different. The guardian said that hayward was nothing less than exquisite and.
Its every little girls dream to be a ballerina, to wear the fairy like sparkling tutus and dance elegantly and romantically to the music of tchaikovsky and feel like a princess. As a piece of art, the nutcracker needs little introduction. This classic christmas production is perfect for audiences both young and old, with over 100 dancers bringing the nutcracker to life with breathtaking dancing, beautiful sets and the magnificent music of tchaikovsky. The nutcracker in london, 10 dec 2020 to 2 jan 2021 tourist. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played live. A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Covent garden east piazza london attractions historic buildings covent garden piazza, covent garden, london wc2e 2 minutes from the royal ballet.
Reviewed at royal opera house, covent garden, london on 3. England nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 480523 charity registered number 211775. The harp london nightlife pubs 47 chandos place, covent garden, london wc2n 1 minute from english national ballet. Ernest ansermet, royal opera house orchestra, covent. Dec 22, 2015 dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. Francesca hayward and alexander campbell are quickly becoming the royal ballets couple to see. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker is an unforgettable christmas treat. They dont do pantomime of course, this is as near as they get in the royal opera house. Christmas has truly arrived and tchaikovskys ballet continues to delight young and old with its festive magic, light dusting of snow and its chocolatebox score. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker the royal ballet dvd, 2001.
The nutcracker is a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. 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. Shiori kase in english national ballets nutcracker. Dumas story was an adaptation of the dark fairytale the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e. London goes nutcracker crazy this month with no less than four very different productions on offer. I have three royal ballet dvds, and they are all wonderful. Alexander campbell was born in sydney, australia in 1986.
Peter wrights choreography of tchaikovskys ballet score is very familyfriendly, theres a live television relay worldwide of tonights performance and showings on television over the festive season. No other urban quarter in the world is home to two esteemed artistic companies the royal opera and the royal ballet in. He joined the royal ballet as a soloist at covent garden in 2011 and was promoted to first soloist in 2012 and principal. The english national ballet will perform the nutcracker in london between 10th december 2020 to 2nd january 2021. The nutcracker in 360 degrees the royal ballet youtube.
There will be an encore screening on sunday 9 december 2018. Alexander campbell born 1986 is a principal dancer in the royal ballet at covent garden. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets are not currently available. Peter wrights production of the nutcracker tschaikowsky the royal ballet covent garden fantasy and magic are the essential ingredients of the. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house a personal memoir, by sir john tooley general director, royal opera house, covent garden 19701988. Highlights from the nutcracker, carnaval, coppelia, giselle label. He was attracted to ballet at the age of five after seeing the work of his grandmother who was a ballet teacher at the time. This glittering production was created by wayne eagling artistic director of the company from 2005 to 2012, and with its edwardian setting created by peter farmer, it cannot fail to get you in the christmas spirit. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker. Christmas has truly arrived and tchaikovskys ballet continues to delight young and old with its festive magic, light. Sir peters nutcracker has been a staple at covent garden for decades in the same way that his other nutcracker production has been a favourite at birmingham royal ballet for a quarter century.
Shiori kase in english national ballet s nutcracker. A sinister bass clarinet throbs, a harp glints and the strings begin their ascent. On christmas eve in edwardian london, clara is given a nutcracker doll for christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical. Tchaikovsky the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker collier, dowell, royal ballet. The ballet of the nutcracker was inspired by the book the story of a nutcracker by alexandre dumas.
The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. The royal ballets production of the nutcracker the royal ballets production of the nutcracker at covent garden credit. Alastair muirrex features t he brilliant russian dancer vadim muntagirov will. How to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london.
For centuries, culture vultures have swooped on covent garden. Feb 01, 2014 natalia osipova in giselle performed by the royal ballet at covent garden. Nutcracker ballet covent garden, england, england, europe royal ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. While the production design is quite elaborate, much of the action is staged in a simpler manner than in wrights later versions. Even the 1969 production of cinderella was very good, although not technically as good as the nutcracker.
Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. Tschaikowsky, peter the nutcracker the royal ballet convent. Alastair muirrex features t he brilliant russian dancer vadim muntagirov will perform in romeo and juliet at. Peter wrights choreography of tchaikovskys ballet score is very familyfriendly, theres a live television relay worldwide of tonights performance and showings on. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker.
The nutcracker, the essential highlights mark ermler, royal opera house covent garden orchestra on allmusic 1989. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house the rudolf. Franz coppelia, prince the sleeping beauty, cinderella and the nutcracker, sam and will moffit hobsons choice. The dvd is optimised for conventional box tv and if this is what you intend to watch it on im sure youll find it very acceptable. The nutcracker ballet is as much a christmas tradition as christmas itself and ive loved the ballet ever since i can remember. The sense of wonder as he conjures up the huge christmas in the transformation scene is key to a nutcracker that still casts a powerful spell. Dec 06, 2017 the sense of wonder as he conjures up the huge christmas in the transformation scene is key to a nutcracker that still casts a powerful spell. The nutcracker by the royal ballet at the royal opera house lucy. The royal ballet, orchestra of the royal opera house covent garden, barry. The nutcracker remains one of the most popular ballets, no. The nutcracker at covent garden francesca hayward darted through the action, a luminous presence, a darling of a dancer. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. Starting with a refreshment stop at londons exciting covent garden then to the magical christmas tradition for all the family.