Christmas tree fairies gleam with gilding, while the. The nutcracker by the royal ballet, royal opera house, london wc2 tickets 020 7304 4000. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet. Snow lies thick on the steeplypitched roofs of a german town. But, if christmas never quite matches up to our expectation, then we can be sure with an equal certainty that the royal ballets nutcracker will never disappoint. Royal ballets nutcracker runs until january 15 at the royal opera house 020 7304 4000. The family favourite is back for 2016 the nutcracker at the royal opera house, london. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets london box office.
To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to. Buy tickets online now or find out more with london theatreland. This collection of great, historic ballet performances from the 1950s have been fully restored, so their full grace and splendor can be enjoyed today. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy, set to tchaikovskys iconic score.
Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. Important notice covid19 and customer service update more info. Find out more at peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984.
Peter wrights classic royal ballet production of the nutcracker returns to the royal opera house this christmas. Royal opera house is streaming free ballet and opera. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is. Book your tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet at the royal opera house with london box office, official agent for londons west end shows. The nutcracker with the royal ballet at the royal opera house tristram kenton peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker was first performed by the royal ballet in 1984. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a battle between mice and toy soldiers. Kate middleton and princess charlotte watch the nutcracker.
The many solo roles and ensembles put the worldclass skills of the company to the fore in this christmas classic. A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. Sir peter wrights 90 th birthday this week is being celebrated in london and birmingham with his productions of the nutcracker, over 30 years since he first mounted it. Peter wrights timeless, enchanting production, here enjoying its 400th performance at the royal opera house, retains my vote for the ultimate achievement in bringing tchaikovskys captivating, melodious score to life in ballet.
Buy tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet in london with fast delivery, at encore tickets. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. The nutcracker, royal opera house 5 each year, the arrival of the nutcracker on stage signals that the christmas period has truly begun this time, it seems even more magical than ever. The nutcracker tickets royal opera house london theatre tickets. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful christmas adventure in this beautiful classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score from the royal opera house. After the curtain calls at the first night of the royal ballets revival, a cake was. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house a personal memoir, by sir john tooley general director, royal opera house, covent garden 19701988. The royal opera house is off covent garden piazza, which. The royal opera houses original construction was in 1732, its home to the royal ballet, the royal opera and the orchestra of the royal opera house. Royal opera house, london the royal ballets fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. From the companys base at the royal opera house in london s covent garden, todays most dynamic and versatile dancers come together with a worldclass orchestra and leading choreographers, composers, conductors, designers and creative teams to share an aweinspiring theatrical experience with diverse audiences worldwide.
Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. The royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo cervera as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012. The nutcracker london, royal opera house the prickle. 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. Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of london s theatreland.
Find out more here peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. See more ideas about opera house, opera and royal opera house london. When peter wrights production of the nutcracker for the royal ballet was given its premiere on 20 th december 1984, gala guests were treated to free champagne and souvenir booklets. As well as streaming opera and ballet performances, the iconic london venue is offering behindthescenes looks behind its closed doors. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 5 december 2017 gallery of pictures by foteini christofilopoulou uk. Audience responses to the royal ballets christmas classic, broadcast live to. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright. The royal ballet and royal opera s programme for the coming season include world premieres, major new productions and classic revivals. Royal opera house, bow street, covent garden, london, wc2e 9dd map.
The royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. Peter wrights production for the royal ballet keeps true to the spirit of this russian ballet classic, with period details and dancing snowflakes. Liam scarletts glorious production of tchaikovskys romantic tragedy about. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. The collection include a royal opera house production of sleeping beauty, a london philharmonic production of. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet. Kate, 36, brought charlotte, three, along to watch a rehearsal of the royal ballets production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house last week ahead of its opening night on monday. Official account of the royal opera and the royal ballet.
The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. Visit the royal opera house box office for possible returns. The festive ballet returns to liverpool and london this year. 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.
Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house the rudolf. Most of the drama at last nights royal ballet performance of the nutcracker at the royal opera house wasnt happening on that iconic stage, but in the audience. 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. It has been with us since 1984 and i like to think that it is to the royal ballet like the ravens to the tower of.
The royal opera house is streaming a programme of online shows and masterclasses, following the coronavirus outbreak. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 23 november 2016 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk. 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. Buy tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet in london with fast delivery, at theatre tickets uk. Royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the.