Its christmas eve in edwardian london and clara is playing with her enchanted nutcracker doll. The nutcracker in london, 10 dec 2020 to 2 jan 2021. Hoffmans the nutcracker, english national ballets version was first performed in 2010 to celebrate the companys 60th birthday. If you live in london and love the nutcracker, lucky you. The term london coliseum andor the nutcracker as well as all associated graphics, logos, andor other trademarks, tradenames or s are the property of the london coliseum andor the nutcracker and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. Nutcracker tickets at the london coliseum, london save to.
With our huge range of cheap dance tickets, london shows have never been better value. 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. Another week, another wednesday and another opening night of the nutcracker. About the show unwrap a festive treat this winter as the english national ballets acclaimed version of nutcracker pirouettes back to the london coliseum. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets london. The english national ballet will perform the nutcracker in london between 10th december 2020 to 2nd january 2021. Nutcracker returns following soldout runs in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys glorious score played live on a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king. 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 enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas. The theatre opened on december 24, 1904 as the london coliseum theatre of varieties and was designed by architect frank matcham for sir oswald stoll with the ambition of being the largest and finest peoples palace of entertainment of the age. Dec 15, 2012 the nutcracker with klimentova and muntagirov, english national ballet, enb, london coliseum, december 2012 posted on 15 december 2012. Succeeded at the enb helm in 2012 by the super tamara rojo, eagling was a star performer back in the day, which comes out especially in. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice watch this topic.
In all three, sitting alongside the traditional fairy tale element is the human journey from pain and cruelty to joyful redemption. More information about nutcracker tickets the magical christmas tradition for all the family. London coliseum english national opera eno london entertainment theatres st martins lane, covent garden, london wc2n same location as english national ballet. Nutcracker together with the other two ballets can be interpreted as three dreams. Buy the nutcracker tickets at london coliseum directly from the box office. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the london coliseum. Visiting eno at the coliseum english national opera. At the end of this first night of the nutcracker, english national. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker returns to the london coliseum this december in another bewitching production by the english national ballet. English national ballets production by its former artistic director wayne eagling, here at the coliseum. Getting in the christmas spirit with the nutcracker. The london coliseum theatre also known as the coliseum theatre is a west end theatre on st. Based on hoffmanns fairy story, the nutcracker premiered in 1892 has become a perennial christmas favourite.
Tickets to the nutcracker peter schaufuss ballet at london. Every year, when the first snow falls and the holidays approach, theatregoers from around the world line up to enjoy the story of clara, a magician named drosselmeyer, and a holiday adventure that features everything from a villainous mouse king to the. Together, clara and her brave nutcracker discover an incredible world where they meet a handsome stranger. Cheap the nutcracker tickets at the london coliseum. Nutcracker returns following hugely successful performances in. English national ballet returns to the london coliseum on excellent. Book with us for the nutcracker english national ballet and enjoy great entertainment at a price thats in tune with your budget.
The enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas cracker of a show the enb nutcracker. From the sounds of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker at the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. The remarkable viral phenomenon of this christmas ballet is occurring all over the world and we now have two versions of this seasonal classic running sidebyside in london. Dec 16, 2012 the nutcracker, royal opera house and coliseum, london. Wayne eaglings nutcracker returns again to the coliseum for its sixth year as a staple of english national ballets repertoire. The magical christmas ballet for all the family, nutcracker at the london coliseum. On a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her. The nutcracker with klimentova and muntagirov, english. Dec, 2012 english national ballets nutcracker is a muted production lifted by sparkling dancing. The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet 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 world. Book direct from the box office the best choice of seats and no delivery fees. Nutcracker london coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. 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.
Everything you need to know about your visit to the london coliseum, including what to expect at an opera, disabled access to the venue, and a history of the west ends largest theatre. Featuring lots of adventure and a heavy sprinkling of magic, this enchanting ballet is a firm favourite for all ages. Nutcracker english national ballet tickets london coliseum. London goes nutcracker crazy this month with no less than four very different productions on offer. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets london box. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played live on a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara receives an enchanted nutcracker as a present. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice london. English national ballets nutcracker at london coliseum at. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballet at the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. I stand secondinline to noone in my admiration for english national ballet under the inspiring, energetic leadership of tamara rojo, and so it pains me to say that this london opening night of wayne eaglings nutcracker did not fill me with the magic i have come to expect from this vibrant company. The company will be back in london in april 2014 with the british premiere of boris eifmans rodin april 1517 and the reprise of anna karenina april 19.
This delightful ballet promises enchantment and adventure to melt the hearts of audiences old and young alike. English national ballets acclaimed production of nutcracker returns to the london coliseum during the christmas period from wednesday 16th. Nutcracker at the london coliseum english national ballet duration. The nutcracker, royal opera house and coliseum, london. Jan 11, 2016 buy tickets for the nutcracker in london. English national ballet the nutcracker london coliseum. Nutcracker english national ballet theatre tickets uk. Buy the nutcracker english national ballet tickets from the official site. The nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum. To pick your own seats for the nutcracker at london coliseum simply find the performances youd like to see from the listings below and youll be given the option. On a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king and meets a handsome stranger. The nutcracker english national ballet cheap theatre.
The acclaimed english national ballets captivating production returns for 2019 the nutcracker at the london coliseum, london. The london coliseum also known as the coliseum theatre is a theatre in st martins lane, westminster, built as one of londons largest and most luxurious family variety theatres. Nutcracker at the london coliseum english national ballet. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets event. For whatever reason, english national ballets nutcracker returned to the london coliseum in a performance as crisp as the snow that sparkles. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. London goes nutcrackercrazy this month with no less than four very different productions on offer. From stars vadim muntagirov and daria klimentova through to the corps of snowflakes, the company dance. I would follow jonathanquinns excellent advice and try for tickets for enbs family friendly performance on 2nd january failing which, for other performances, the enbs website mentions that upto two children can attend half price with every adult. This impressive theatre, which started its life as a venue for variety shows, is now conversely indistinguishable from its artistically firstclass company in residence, the english national opera. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets london box office. As snow falls in edwardian london on christmas eve, clara is gifted an enchanted nutcracker who leads her on an exciting journey. The london coliseum also known as the coliseum theatre is a theatre in st martins lane, westminster, built as one of london s largest and most luxurious family variety theatres.
Nutcracker at the london coliseum english national. Opened on 24 december 1904 as the london coliseum theatre of varieties, it was designed by the theatrical architect frank matcham for the impresario oswald stoll. London coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. First soloist james forbat talks about performing in wayne eaglings nutcracker, a feature of our christmas seasons at the london coliseum. Dec 30, 2015 nutcracker at the london coliseum english national ballet duration. A child who has been asking to see the nutcracker ballet should be given the chance to do that and not be taken to a musical or panto, imo. English national ballet has performed the nutcracker every year since it was founded in. English national ballets edwardian nutcracker by bachtrack for. English national opera is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 00426792. Britains only fulltime repertory opera company, based at the london coliseum near covent garden, eno offers a variety of englishlanguage opera.
Make english national ballets nutcracker part of your holiday celebrations. This christmas season children and adults can visit the london coliseum to see the nutcracker. The clever concept behind english national ballets nutcracker is not that the toy comes to life, but that in claras mind he takes on the form of drosselmeyers handsome nephew, seen in a blue uniform at the party in act i. The beautiful story of clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll is as much a part of christmas as carols and. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker in the splendour of the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. 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 world. Find events, book tickets and discover opera at eno.
Both the production and the performance lacked the. The enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas cracker. Jan 26, 2014 the company will be back in london in april 2014 with the british premiere of boris eifmans rodin april 1517 and the reprise of anna karenina april 19. Dec 15, 2017 the enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas cracker of a show the enb nutcracker. Succeeded at the enb helm in 2012 by the super tamara rojo, eagling was a star performer. The magical tale of holiday adventure begins when young clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather, a wizardly toymaker named drosselmeyer. The nutcracker runs from 11 december 2019 until 5 january 2020 at the london coliseum.
A timeless holiday tradition the nutcracker is one of the most beloved ballets of all time. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring english national ballets nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played. Erina takahashi and francesco gabriele frola in nutcracker photo laurent liotardo. English national ballets nutcracker is a muted production lifted by sparkling dancing.
Daria klimentova and vadim muntagirov in the nutcracker at the coliseum, london share on twitter opens new window. London coliseum english national opera eno events covent. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballet at. The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet. Buy tickets online now or find out more with london theatreland. The english national ballet continues its festive tradition as nutcracker returns to the london coliseum. The magical christmas tradition returns to london from 10 dec 2020, following soldout runs in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Enb certainly lack no dance talent, as is abundantly obvious in this festive masterclass led by erina.
Eno home the home of english opera english national opera. English national ballet has performed the nutcracker every year since it. English national opera home the home of english opera. How to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london. The performance is bright and assured wayne eaglings revival of the english national ballets production is always a treat at christmas but tchaikovsky.
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