A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Kate middleton takes princess charlotte to see the. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys nutcracker score was commissioned by the director of the russian imperial theatres, following the resounding success of sleeping beauty in 1890. The role of the prince in the nutcracker will be danced on 9 december. It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy. Louis at home and got an early sneak peek of the royal opera house. Catch the royal ballets the nutcracker live in cinema near you on 5 december 2017. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of the royal ballet with a 360 degree.
A cherished holiday tradition, the nutcracker is pure enchantment. Take your class on a journey with sir peter wrights production of the nutcracker using the following programmes. Royal opera house, london its an unhappy christmas for the mice again, but otherwise the royal ballets nutcracker is dreamlike perfection. Francesca hayward and alexander campbell take the roles of clara and the nutcracker. In addition, where should i look for tickets and when is the best time to buy them. Although this music is synonymous with christmas, it is spectacular to listen to at all times of the year. During the battle, clara saves the nutcrackers life so breaking a magical spell that turned him from a boy to a toy and the mouse king is defeated. The royal ballet full class world ballet day 2014 youtube. Photo kate middleton made a surprise appearance at the royal opera house to watch the nutcracker. Find out more at peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most. Create and dance nutcracker by royal opera house free. And finally, what would be the difference between the performance at the royal opera house the royal ballet and the london coliseum english national ballet. The nutcracker 2019 movie showtimes and book movie tickets for all gv, cathay, shaw, filmgarde and we singapore cinemas.
To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to ukthe royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara. 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. The first warm glow of christmas once again comes courtesy of peter wrights gorgeous production of the nutcracker, a seasonal classic at the royal ballet since 1984 now shown in the revision made for the reopening of the renovated royal opera house in 1999. Create and dance nutcracker by royal opera house published on 20190129t14. The 2019 live cinema series continues at gesa power house theatre with an encore screening of the royal ballets the nutcracker on wednesday, december 18 at 6. Im at the second night of that perennial christmas favourite, the criticproof nutcracker. When her nutcracker toy comes to life, young clara istransported by the magician drosselmeyer to a magical world ofexcitement and delight. It is not quite as good as that production but still captures the ballets festive charm, magic, fun and enchantment. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you.
Stream create and dance nutcracker, a playlist by royal opera house from desktop or your mobile device. The original ballet was created by marius petipa and lev inavov with an original music score composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. The nutcracker tickets at ambassadors cinema screen 4, woking directly from the box office. This production was filmed live in 2016 at the royal opera house in london. Countless versions of tchaikovskys tuneful music have been performed around the world over. The royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Kate middleton and princess charlotte had a special motherdaughter date at the nutcracker ballet. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite.
Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. The nutcracker was first performed in 1892 at the mariinsky theatre in st petersburg. Nutcracker royal opera house available in bluray, dvd. He made his royal opera debut in 2016 on the world premiere production of mark simpsons pleasure, directed by tim albery travers studied at the wimbledon college of arts. Kate middleton watched the nutcracker at royal opera house. It was first performed in at the marinsky theatre in st petersburg in 1892. The royal ballets nutcracker reigns supreme for sparkling technique, shimmering sets, dancing snowflakes and the whole seasonal shebang. The motheroftwo made the visit after christmas lunch with the queen. Create and dance the nutcracker is the royal opera house s first online learning programme. This performance of tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker by the legendary bolshoi ballet was recorded at the bolshoi theatre, and. The nutcracker special screening 2016 tbc 5 mins alternative content royal opera house. The nutcracker at royal opera house dance time out london. English designer leslie travers made his royal opera house debut in 2015 with opera holland parks production of will todds alices adventures in wonderland, directed by martin duncan.
Choreography peter wright after lev ivanov, music pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky royal ballet royal opera house 3 december 2018 to 15 january 2019. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. Kate middleton attended a showing of the nutcracker on december 20 at the royal opera house the duchess of cambridge was there in a private capacity, although she did met with the dancers after the show, which is how we got these instagram photos. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. It is presented as the stage version all camera angles from auditorium. With origins in greek mythology, sylvia was loved by aminta, abducted by orion and eventually rescued by eros. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to ukwatch the full morning class from the royal ballet in london. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal.
Stream the nutcracker, a playlist by royal opera house from desktop or your mobile device. The royal ballets production and interpretation of the story was created by sir peter wright and premiered at the royal opera house in 1984. The royal ballet and royal opera s programme for the coming season include world premieres, major new productions and classic revivals. The royal ballet presents tchaikovskys the nutcracker part of the royal opera house 20 2014 season of productions, filmed live at covent garden and screened in cinemas worldwide. 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 royal ballets the winters tale 2014 royal opera house. Accompanied by the tchaikovsky score, the artists of the royal ballet bring the magical adventures of clara to life, as shes given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and then defeats the mouse king, visits the kingdom of sweets, meets the sugar plum fairy, and so much more. One of the companys rising stars, hayward, has a radiant flow of movement and gleaming footwork as clara. Tickets are sold out though returns may become available, with a limited number of day tickets. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance. Anna rose osullivan on her debut in the nutcracker the royal ballet.
Royal opera house darcey bussell sylvia darcey bussell and roberto bolle star in frederick ashtons sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent threeact form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the royal ballet. Sir peter wrights 1984 production of the christmas ballet par excellence really is the benchmark for how the nutcracker should look and feel, and its broadcast as part for the royal opera house live cinema relays programme is a fitting start to christmas celebrations worldwide it comes down to the passion of all involved. The nutcracker in 360 degrees the royal ballet youtube. The lost thing live from candoco dance companythe royal opera. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing royal opera house. The nutcracker by royal opera house free listening on. The royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas ballet. The nutcracker is one of my all time favourite ballets, stories and pieces of classical music, the story has such a timeless charm, that still entertains and enchants, and tchaikovskys score contains some of his bestknown music for good reason.
Any interpretation of the nutcracker will benefit from the glorious sweeping tchaikovsky score, which was played superbly here by the orchestra of the royal opera house under the direction of koen kessels, rightly receiving the biggest cheer of the evening. Royal opera house encore the nutcracker eindhoven news. Kate watches the nutcracker at royal opera house kate. These dancers need a superb production in which to shine. The nutcracker live from the royal opera house youtube. The latest selection of royal opera dvds and royal ballet dvds and bluray discs from covent garden, london. Lauren cuthbertson and federico bonelli dance the exquisite sugar plum fairy and her prince.
The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet. Royal opera house the nutcracker in cinemas teaser. The ballet draws on all the imagination and fantasy of e. Nothing says christmas quite like a trip to the ballet for tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Steven mcrae in romeo and juliet roh andrej uspenski, 2014. The 2000 royal opera house nutcracker was an outstanding version of the ballet. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. 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. This is a timeless musical classic from tchaikovsky, performed wondrously by the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Young british dancer of the year final 2014 linbury studio theatre.
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