The Nutcracker - English National Ballet tickets

The Nutcracker - English National Ballet is the newest and most awaited adaptation of the classical two-act ballet featuring the music of the celebrated Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The original ballet performance, choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, had its initial staging at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1892. From that point on, this sublime and exalted ballet show has been re-enacted countless time, for audiences from all across the world. No matter how many times you watch it, this grandiose production will always charm you.

Book Tickets for The Nutcracker - English National Ballet – A Heart-warming Christmas Story Told Through Elegant and Superb Dancing

The unique interpretation of the English National Ballet returns this Christmas season at the London Coliseum, after enjoying a tremendous success last year. In 2015, more than 73000 spectators of all ages had revelled in the majestic display of dance moves exhibited by the talented ballet dancers in the cast and devised by the ingenious creative team. The Nutcracker production of the English National Ballet runs from December 14, 2016, until January 7, 2017, and makes for an ideal opportunity of getting immersed in the magical atmosphere of the winter holidays. The event has an overall running time of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes and is suitable for audiences of all ages.

The cast and creative team

Cast:
  • Cesar Corrales
  • Isaac Hernandez
  • Emilio Pavan
  • Alina Cojocaru
  • Tamara Rojo
  • Laurretta Summerscales
  • Max Westwell
Creative team:
  • Choreography by Wayne Eagling
  • Concept by Wayne Eagling and Toer van Schayk
  • Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
  • Designed by Peter Farmer
  • Lighting by David Richardson

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This exceptional show by the English National Ballet is without any doubt one of the best and most powerful revivals of Marius Petipa’s original production. The story of The Nutcracker takes place on a radiant Christmas Eve in a snow-covered London. Clara, an intelligent young girl, and her magical Nutcracker toy go on an exciting adventure in a fabulous and bewitching world filled with magical characters, like the Mouse King. After fighting the King, Clara and her beloved doll travel to the sparkling Land of Snow in a hot air balloon.

Critic Reviews

In their The Nutcracker - English National Ballet reviews, critics acknowledge the uniqueness and magnificence of the show. In his piece for The Telegraph, Mark Monahan praises it for the “identically bravura performances of the company’s dancers”. In her The Stage review, Katie Colombus describes it as “a winning combination of narrative and spectacle that delivers to audiences of all ages”.

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