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. After a festive run in scotland, scottish ballets the nutcracker takes to the theatre royal stage until saturday 3rd february. Meanwhile the dancers are getting the feel for the dimensions of the capital citys festival theatre where the stage is large. And through most of december and january scottish ballet is touring the ballet in edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle. Become a friend now to be the first to find out what well be performing in 2020. Scottish ballets the nutcracker inclusive capital theatres. Scottish ballet s the nutcracker, at the edinburgh festival theatre sweeps the audience away to a magical snowscape of childhood wonder and sugar confectionery. Browse scottish ballet tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. 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 revives the tchaikovskyscored fairytale production created by its founder, peter darrell a traditional christmas highlight, the nutcracker as choreographed by company founder. Tickets and information for the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh on sat 5th dec 2020 from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Peter darrell s production of the nutcracker evokes the.
Tickets are already selling like hot sugar plum fairycakes, so to guarantee the best seats book your tickets at the link. The nutcracker winter 201718 edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness. 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. 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. Now the dallas opera is hoping to cash in on the holiday programming bonanza with a new opera, becoming santa claus. 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. 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 ballets the nutcracker stage secrets capital. 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.
This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. Scottish ballet s current artistic director christopher hampson joined the company in 2012. 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. 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. Opened in 1867, theatre royal glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Inside scotlands national dance company, inspiring on stage and beyond. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow. 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. 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. This fascinating half hour talk is the perfect way to learn more about the show before you take your seat. Please click here for the latest update on cancellations. 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.
As one of the five leading ballet companies in the uk, scottish ballet are renowned. Edinburgh, festival theatre 11 december 2019 uk christopher hampsons new snow queen for scottish ballet is a modern classical delight. Scottish ballet presents peter darrells the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. Scottish ballets the nutcracker at festival theatre. Discover more details about scottish ballet s the nutcracker stage secrets in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. The nutcracker scottish ballet christmas 2017 sees the return of scottish ballets muchloved production of the nutcracker created by scottish ballets founder, peter darrell. 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. Dance links wb sunday 15 december, 2019 dance links. Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams. Nov 05, 2019 scottish ballet launches 202021 season. Were launching our 2020 season over four days in four cities across scotland, starting sat 2 nov. Peter darrell s production of the nutcracker evokes the magical adventure of clara and her nutcracker prince.
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. Scottish ballet the nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow. 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. Scottish ballets the nutcracker is a festive delight at the. 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 ballet is scotlands national dance company. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow atg. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh tickets, festival theatre. The company performs across scotland, the uk and abroad, with strong classical technique at the root of. Following the scottish and uk governments latest advice, theatres are in the process of cancelling performances and events for the immediate future. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. Take a little time out to discover the inspirations behind the nutcracker s choreography, characters, music and designs. More information on scottish ballet performances and events at festival theatre edinburgh.
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. Ballet wests touring company is proud to present the everpopular ballet, the nutcracker. 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. Scottish ballets the nutcracker tickets theatre royal glasgow. Tickets and information for scottish ballet the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh on sat 5th dec 2020 from, the uks biggest.
A magical family adventure costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. 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. Scottish ballet presents david dawsons swan lake at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. 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. Scottish ballet the snow queen edinburgh dancetabs.
The nutcracker in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. 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. 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. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets, edinburgh. 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. 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 nutcracker is touring to edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle dec. Every nutcracker has its day, and every day has its nutcracker. With classical influences meeting modern dance styles, the company presents a wide range of highquality. Dec 22, 2014 scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh, festival theatre december 2014. Scottish ballets the nutcracker talk ballet capital. The nutcracker, edinburgh festival theatre for some, it will be a journey down memory lane, for others, a voyage of discovery.
Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh dancetabs. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell, and live music played by the. 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. 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 ballet s the nutcracker inclusive performance. An inclusive performance of scottish ballets the nutcracker for people with additional needs and their. Coliseum, london the icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballets sensuous new production, while english national ballets clara dreams on. Scottish ballet proudly presents peter darrells the nutcracker, lovingly recreated and touring winter 201415. 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.
Dancing snowflakes, toy soldiers and the sugar plum fairy come to life in this magical family classic. The festive favourite set to tchaikovsky s magnificent score. The nutcracker edinburgh tickets, festival theatre, 5th. Coliseum, london the icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballet s sensuous new production, while english national ballet s clara dreams on. 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. Friends will receive an exclusive email and access priority booking before the season goes on sale to the general public on 5 november. A nutcracker prince and the sugar plum fairy can mean only one thing. Scottish ballet rehearsals for the nutcracker january 20.
Whats on edinburgh your guide to events in edinburgh. Scottish ballet is prioritising the health and wellbeing of the company at this challenging time for all of us. She meets the dashing nutcracker prince, takes on the largerthanlife rat king, and is whisked. Get close to the stars and experience one of the most beautiful theatres in the uk read more. 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. Jan 10, 20 scottish ballets nutcracker is showing at edinburgh from january 8 12th, thereafter moving on to aberdeen, inverness, belfast and newcastle. Two young people discover each other as they explore a labyrinthine derelict swimming pool. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of our artistic and engagement teams. Scottish ballet update in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. The nutcracker, scottish ballet, edinburgh festival theatre. 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. The late peter darrells choreography survived a quarter of a century, from 1973 until 1997, by when philip prowses original.
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. 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 tickets theatre royal. 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. An inclusive performance of scottish ballet s the nutcracker for people with additional needs and their families.
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