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Experience the Magic: English National Ballet's New Nutcracker at the London Coliseum
English National Ballet bring the festive classic to life in a magical, brand-new production.
This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of colour and wonder, with over 100 dancers and musicians.
It’s Christmas Eve in Edwardian London. Clara and her mother are shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium where she meets an enchanted nutcracker doll. They take home liquorice allsorts, nougat, marzipan and of course, sugar plums, to delight their party guests. As music and laughter fill the house, Clara has a magical sugar plum vision, sparking an adventure in which she bravely defends her home from the Rat King before discovering a dazzling ice realm and its Queen. Follow Clara as she travels to the Land of Sweets and Delights where the Sugar Plum Fairy has arranged a grand celebration in her honour.
Choreographed by English National Ballet’s Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, this new interpretation of the beloved ballet combines exquisite dancing with spectacular sets and costumes designed by Dick Bird. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score live.
From the orchestra warming up, to the final bows and applause, English National Ballet’s new Nutcracker promises an unforgettable treat for audiences of all ages.
Dates: 12th December 2024 – 12th January 2025
Book now: ballet.org.uk/nutcracker