The royal ballet s nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. Discover more about each of the royal ballet s worldclass dancers. The nutcracker royal albert hall royal albert hall. Christmas tree fairies gleam with gilding, while the. Lord hall said, would push the royal opera houses excellence beyond london into the rest of the country, and around the world. The wonderful tale of clara and hanspeter, their battle with the evil mouse king and their magical journey to the home of the sugar plum fairy will transport uk cinema audiences to a winter wonderland. Birmingham royal ballet the nutcracker london dancetabs. On friday 23 march 2012, the royal ballet broadcast over 9 hours of live rehearsals and interviews from the royal opera house, covent garden on. He joined the company in 2010, promoted to first artist in 2011, soloist in 2012 and first soloist in 2014. The royal ballets festive favourite the nutcracker is. Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. Clara in the royal ballet s performance of the nutcracker, runs through a dress rehearsal at the royal opera house in london. Louise joined the london ballet company in 2012 where she made her debut in the production 00 and his 7.
Zucchetti was born in calcinate and began training locally aged four. Everything, the dancing, the stage, the lighting, all are superb. The royal ballets nutcracker was screened live in cinemas around the world on 16. Francesca hayward born july 1992 is an english ballet dancer and actress. The nutcracker with the royal ballet by bachtrack for classical. Principal of the royal ballet and star of the cats movie francesca hayward as clara in the nutcracker. Credits for the royal ballet s nutcracker acknowledge that the ballet is essentially peter wrights.
Conductor koen kessels has been music director of the royal ballet since 2015. This delightful ballet promises enchantment and adventure to melt the hearts of audiences old and young alike. The royal ballet have over the years honed the nutcracker to perfection. 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.
Alices adventures in wonderland live the royal ballet draft works 2012. Allyn ginns at the nutcracker 2012 sarah beth kosterman at the nutcracker 2012 kristoffer reyes at the nutcracker 2012. Royal ballet daily class complete video royal ballet. There is no better way to welcome the christmas season than with an evening in the company of peter wrights seminal production of the nutcracker at the royal ballet. Conductor koen kessels has been music director of the royal ballet. As snow falls in edwardian london on christmas eve, clara is gifted an enchanted nutcracker who leads her on an exciting journey. Unlike the 1994 version, which uses these same sets and costumes, this 2012 version uses real children, and masha is played by two different dancers a little girl up until the nutcracker kills the mouse king, and an adult woman during the rest of the ballet, up until the end when she is seen as a little girl again see more. Roberta marquez and steven mcrae in the nutcracker.
Nearly every year im able to take our daughter to see our local production of this ballet, and while i always love that, and nothing really compares to seeing it live, truth be told, its pretty hard to beat the british royal ballet s nutcracker productions. 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. She is a principal dancer in the royal ballet at covent garden in london. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. The royal ballet nutcracker live screening in cinemas.
The sunday express nutcracker overall, this is one of the best productions of a classical ballet that the roh has ever staged or. But there are those of us that relish the thought of watching another production, a new cast, a debut here and there, along with the. One of the very best seasonal treats for children and adults alike, the royal ballet s nutcracker is a handsome, magical, thoroughly traditional rendering of eta hoffmanns immortal if deeply strange story. It is everything and more from our cosiest winter dreams.
The royal ballet s production of the nutcracker has a richly traditional air. Unlike the 1994 version, which uses these same sets and costumes, this 2012 version uses real children, and masha is played by two different dancers a little girl up until the nutcracker kills the mouse king, and an adult woman during the rest of the ballet, up until the end when she is seen as a little girl again. British broadcasting corporation bbc, kqed, the royal ballet see more. The royal ballet s christmas staple the nutcracker will be broadcast to about 600 uk cinemas on dates from tuesday 17 december 2019 at 7.
This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. The story of the nutcracker a young girls magical christmas eve journey through the land of. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 480523 charity registered number 211775. On friday 23 march 2012, the royal ballet broadcast over 9 hours of live rehearsals and interviews from the royal opera house, covent garden on our youtube channel.
In 2019, she starred as victoria the white cat in the musical film cats, an adaptation of the stage musical of the same name. I have owned this for years now, and i love this production. A graduate of london s royal academy of dance and an alum of the royal ballet, oregon ballet theater, ballet west and eugene ballet, pamela hayes. Dave morgan, by kind permission of the royal opera house. 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. Based in the quiet surroundings of richmond park in west london, the school is the. With its glittering set, fairytale transformations and stage wizardry, the nutcracker is perfect for bringing the magic of the festive season to the. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. Great performances the nutcracker tv episode 2001 imdb. The royal ballet the nutcracker live screening in cinemas sampled at london, apollo cinema december 2012 gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan marquez mcrae cast gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan morera bonelli cast.
The royal ballet school is a charity and as such relies on the generosity of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations to continue to be able to provide world class training and opportunities for students. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. Royal ballet s nutcracker runs until january 15 at the royal opera house 020 7304 4000. Francesca hayward sparkles in this twee revival, a luminous presence in an inconsequential story about a lifesize doll. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in. Italian dancer valentino zucchetti is a first soloist of the royal ballet. Kate, 36, brought her threeyearold daughter along to watch a rehearsal of the royal ballet s production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house, in london. A restaging of the royal ballet s 1985 production, with anthony dowell this time as drosselmeyer and a new supporting cast. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london the independent. Bennet gartside and lauren cuthbertson in feathers in your head by ludovic ondiviela. London nutcrackers defy logic, and still delight the new. The nutcracker dance of the mirlitons francesca hayward. Featuring principals lauren cuthbertson and matthew golding with director of.
The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. The story begins at a christmas party hosted by her parents, clara receives the gift of a nutcracker doll from the magician drosselmeyer. The english national ballet and the royal ballet both offer a moreorless traditional take on the story, but neither can resist the choreographic urge to mess about. The nutcracker, royal opera house and coliseum, london. The english national ballet continues its festive tradition as nutcracker returns to the london coliseum. She was selected to take part in a tour of argentina as a soloist. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 11 december 2012 gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan morera bonelli cast gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan marquez mcrae cast uk.
Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. The royal ballets production of the nutcracker at christmas 2012. The royal ballet s christmas run of the nutcracker, with 20 performances and 12 principal castings, opened on december 8th with a family performance and the cast as shown here. Bbc two dancing the nutcracker inside the royal ballet. Snow lies thick on the steeplypitched roofs of a german town. He adapted marius petipas 1892 scenario and made it his own. Royal opera house, london its an unhappy christmas for the mice again, but otherwise the royal ballet s nutcracker is dreamlike perfection. Members of the cast and creative teams on the nutcracker. The royal ballet, said ohare, will be performing in snape and northern ireland, and touring to monte carlo and tokyo next year. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 8 december 2015 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk. Since retiring from ship life in 2016 she has performed in poppy and ghost and looks forward to continuing to grow with the company. It has become somewhat of an annual festive favourite at the royal opera house in london. The royal ballet s nutcracker returns to covent garden this christmas season with performances running from 10 december 2012 to 16 january 20. Revised by sir peter wright with sets designed by julia trevelyan oman, the new royal ballet production features an acclaimed cast, including ivan putrov as the nutcracker.
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