As a friend of scottish ballet you will gain an appreciation of the creative process, enjoy exclusive events and experience a personal relationship with scotlands national dance company. The nutcracker, scottish ballet, edinburgh festival theatre. Peter darrell, featuring original scenarios by lev ivanov and marius petipa original philip prowse designs reimagined by lez brotherston. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell, and live music played by the scottish ballet orchestra, this everpopular ballet is the perfect christmas treat. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh tickets, festival theatre. Scottish ballet update in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. Scottish ballet s muchloved production of the nutcracker returns. This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. Browse scottish ballet tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. A highenergy contemporary dance piece shot in the emptied govanhill baths in glasgow, choreographed by scottish ballet s sophie laplane, with music by britishborn, bostonbased electro musician john xela. Peter darrell s production of the nutcracker evokes the magical adventure of clara and her nutcracker prince. Scottish ballets the nutcracker talk ballet capital. Jan 10, 20 scottish ballets nutcracker is showing at edinburgh from january 8 12th, thereafter moving on to aberdeen, inverness, belfast and newcastle. Were launching our 2020 season over four days in four cities across scotland, starting sat 2 nov.
Having seen the scottish ballet before, when i went to see romeo and juliet back in may, i was pretty stupendously excited when the email popped into my inbox. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell, and live music played by the. Coliseum, london the icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballet s sensuous new production, while english national ballet s clara dreams on. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell and live music played by the scottish ballet orchestra, this everpopular ballet is the perfect christmas treat.
An inclusive performance of scottish ballets the nutcracker for people with additional needs and their. Following the petipa classic scenario and tchaikovsky score, the narrative focussed on the christmas festivities as seen through the eyes, heart and mind of a child. Now that the scottish summer is over, it seems like a good time to remind you that our fabulous festive classic the nutcracker is coming to stages in aberdeen, edinburgh, glasgow and inverness this winter. The festive favourite set to tchaikovsky s magnificent score. Every nutcracker has its day, and every day has its nutcracker. More information on scottish ballet performances and events at festival theatre edinburgh. The nutcracker in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. This insight offers the fascinating experience of watching the company take class on stage and talking to one of the dancers afterwards about their career.
The nutcracker scottish ballet christmas 2017 sees the return of scottish ballets muchloved production of the nutcracker created by scottish ballets founder, peter darrell. Scottish ballet the nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow. Dec 22, 2014 scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh, festival theatre december 2014. The late peter darrells choreography survived a quarter of a century, from 1973 until 1997, by when philip prowses original. Dance links wb sunday 15 december, 2019 dance links. The nutcracker, edinburgh festival theatre for some, it will be a journey down memory lane, for others, a voyage of discovery. The company performs across scotland, the uk and abroad, with strong classical technique at the root of. Dancing snowflakes, toy soldiers and the sugar plum fairy come to life in this magical family classic. Nov 17, 2017 scottish ballet had quite a year in 2017, presenting its groundbreaking digital season, under the skin then performing at the royal opera house in london for the first time in its 60year history. As one of the five leading ballet companies in the uk, scottish ballet are renowned.
Ballet wests touring company is proud to present the everpopular ballet, the nutcracker. Whats on edinburgh your guide to events in edinburgh. Scottish ballet s the nutcracker inclusive performance. The nutcracker winter 201718 edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness. Its a take on hans christian andersens fairytale, which many of us dont actually know in detail, but here honed and delivered with easy clarity. Scottish ballet rehearsals for the nutcracker january 20. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh dancetabs. Inside scotlands national dance company, inspiring on stage and beyond. Scottish ballet proudly presents peter darrells the nutcracker, lovingly recreated and touring winter 201415 a nutcracker prince and the sugar plum fairy can mean only one. Scottish ballet is to open all three of its major tours during its 51st season from edinburghs festival theatre, starting with david dawsons production of swan lake, opening in april 2020.
After a festive run in scotland, scottish ballets the nutcracker takes to the theatre royal stage until saturday 3rd february. Scottish ballet is to open all three of its major tours during its 51st season from edinburgh s festival theatre, starting with david dawsons production of swan lake, opening in april 2020 the scandal at mayerling, a dramatic new interpretation of sir kenneth macmillans iconic ballet mayerling, will open in september. A nutcracker prince and the sugar plum fairy can mean only one thing. With enough spectacle and showmanship to keep kids big and small spellbound, scottish ballet s revival of peter darrels nutcracker at the festival theatre and on tour is the perfect christmas present radiating joy and warmth from start to finish, the latest revival of scottish. In the autumn, their 202021 season is set to continue with the first production outside london of sir kenneth macmillans dramatic the scandal at mayerling, followed by christmas favourite the nutcracker by peter darrell, the dancerchoreographer who founded scottish ballet in 1969. Scottish ballet is prioritising the health and wellbeing of the company at this challenging time for all of us. Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams. Edinburgh, festival theatre 11 december 2019 uk christopher hampsons new snow queen for scottish ballet is a modern classical delight. Tickets are already selling like hot sugar plum fairycakes, so to guarantee the best seats book your tickets at the link. Scottish ballets the nutcracker inclusive capital theatres. Take a little time out to discover the inspirations behind the nutcracker s choreography, characters, music and designs. Scottish ballet is the national ballet company of scotland and one of the four leading ballet companies of the united kingdom, alongside the royal ballet, english national ballet and birmingham royal ballet. Founded in 1969, the company is based in glasgow, the resident ballet company at the glasgow theatre royal and from 2009 in their purposebuilt ballet centre in tramway arts centre, glasgow.
A cast of up to 100 dancers will be led by principal dancers, natasha watson, dancing the role of the sugar plum fairy, and jonathan barton, as the prince in daniel f jobs criticallyacclaimed production, choreographed by ballet west. And through most of december and january scottish ballet is touring the ballet in edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle. But sometimes history repeats itself, and so it was that i found myself last night in edinburghs festival theatre, scene of my own childhood encounters with ballet, preparing to watch peter darrells nutcracker, the very same production that i and thousands of other scottish children were raised on between 1973 and winter 1996. Dec, 2014 i was lucky enough to be invited to a special viewing of the final dress rehearsal of the scottish ballet s the nutcracker. A magical family adventure costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. The nutcracker is touring to edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle dec. Friends will receive an exclusive email and access priority booking before the season goes on sale to the general public on 5 november. Scottish ballet presents david dawsons swan lake at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. Dec 23, 2017 this interpretation of the nutcracker which surely has a good case to make as one of the most popular classical ballets was devised in 1973 by peter darrell, scottish ballets founding artistic director, and was performed almost constantly until 1996 when the original costumes were literally hanging by a thread. Had hoped that somebody would post up on this cos its a terrific show i went up for the premiere a couple of weekends ago and had a great time its a version that concentrates on clara and the children and has no odd physiological detailing or, to my mind, strange story twists. Travel on an enchanting journey with young clara, who falls asleep after a christmas party and dreams of helping the nutcracker prince defeat an army of mice. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents scottish opera and scottish ballet.
Scottish ballets the nutcracker is a festive delight at the. Nov 05, 2019 scottish ballet launches 202021 season. Dec 19, 2017 the premiere of scottish ballets the nutcracker choreographed by peter darrell its founder, took place on 19 th december 1973 at the royal lyceum theatre, edinburgh. Scottish ballets the nutcracker tickets theatre royal glasgow. Scottish ballet is scotlands national dance company.
Scottish ballet revives the tchaikovskyscored fairytale production created by its founder, peter darrell a traditional christmas highlight, the nutcracker as choreographed by company founder. Scottish ballet s the nutcracker, at the edinburgh festival theatre sweeps the audience away to a magical snowscape of childhood wonder and sugar confectionery. Scottish ballets the nutcracker tickets theatre royal. This fascinating half hour talk is the perfect way to learn more about the show before you take your seat. Scottish ballet s many recent awards include the 2004 tma award for outstanding achievement in dance in recognition of its modernisation programme and dynamic performances. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of our artistic and engagement teams. The premiere of scottish ballet s the nutcracker choreographed by peter darrell its founder, took place on 19 th december 1973 at the royal lyceum theatre, edinburgh. English national ballet begins its longestablished annual nutcracker season in southampton at the end of november, followed by over a month at the london coliseum. Meanwhile the dancers are getting the feel for the dimensions of the capital citys festival theatre where the stage is large. Scottish ballets the nutcracker at festival theatre. Peter darrell s production of the nutcracker evokes the. Get close to the stars and experience one of the most beautiful theatres in the uk read more. Tickets and information for the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh on sat 5th dec 2020 from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Scottish ballet the snow queen edinburgh dancetabs.
Now the dallas opera is hoping to cash in on the holiday programming bonanza with a new opera, becoming santa claus. Opened in 1867, theatre royal glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Two young people discover each other as they explore a labyrinthine derelict swimming pool. The festive season will set off to a flying start this year filled with all the magic imaginable, as scottish ballet proudly presents the nutcracker by peter. Scottish ballet presents peter darrells the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. Scottish ballet s current artistic director christopher hampson joined the company in 2012. Following the scottish and uk governments latest advice, theatres are in the process of cancelling performances and events for the immediate future. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow. Become a friend now to be the first to find out what well be performing in 2020. This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with scottish ballets the nutcracker. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets capital. Scottish ballet proudly presents peter darrells the nutcracker, lovingly recreated and touring winter 201415. With enough spectacle and showmanship to keep kids big and small spellbound, scottish ballets revival of peter darrels nutcracker at the festival theatre and on tour is the perfect christmas present.
Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow atg. With classical influences meeting modern dance styles, the company presents a wide range of highquality. We might be well into winter by now, but we love the twinkling reminder of all things festive with a flicker of christmas magic for good measure. This interpretation of the nutcracker which surely has a good case to make as one of the most popular classical ballets was devised in 1973 by peter darrell, scottish ballet s founding artistic director, and was performed almost constantly until 1996 when the original costumes were literally hanging by a thread. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets, edinburgh. To make you feel welcome, relaxed and wellsupported, well have lots of trained staff on hand to help with any access needs, anyone can feel free to make noise and move. Please click here for the latest update on cancellations. The nutcracker edinburgh tickets, festival theatre, 5th. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. Tickets and information for scottish ballet the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh on sat 5th dec 2020 from, the uks biggest. Discover more details about scottish ballet s the nutcracker stage secrets in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. Coliseum, london the icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballets sensuous new production, while english national ballets clara dreams on. She meets the dashing nutcracker prince, takes on the largerthanlife rat king, and is whisked. An inclusive performance of scottish ballet s the nutcracker for people with additional needs and their families.
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