Nutcracker
The magical Christmas tradition for all the family
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Over 100 dancers and musicians bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s popular score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
On a sparkling Christmas Eve in a frost-dusted Edwardian London, Clara receives an enchanted Nutcracker as a present. Together, they discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger. 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 a puppet theatre comes to life with dancers from around the world.
From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet’s Nutcracker in the splendour of the London Coliseum is an unforgettable Christmas treat.
Thousands of audience members – young and old – make Nutcracker part of their holiday celebrations every year: experience its charms this festive season.
Credits
Choreography by Wayne Eagling
Based on a production with scenario and co-choreography by Wayne Eagling and Toer van Schayk
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Design by Peter Farmer
Lighting by David Richardson
“Absolutely charming”
“A Christmas staple with its corps of shimmering snowflakes, mischievous rat army and a sprinkling of magic”
Please note only children aged 5+ are allowed in the auditorium except for the family-friendly performance on Saturday 7 January 2.30pm where children under 5 are allowed and up to 2 children under 16 go free with each full-paying adult.
Schools matinee: Thursday 5 January 2.30pm
Book for English National Ballet’s Nutcracker and Swan Lake at the same time and save 15% (not valid on £95 tickets, or in conjunction with any other offer or concessions)
