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 performance lasts approximately 2 hours, including one 20. Join hansel, gretel and a magical ballerina on an enchanting journey into the woods filled with adventure, imagination and festive charm. The nutcracker is touring to edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets capital theatres.
Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets capital. 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. The nutcracker edinburgh tickets, festival theatre, 5th. Sophie martin s sparklyeyed confidence creates a perfect pirouetting sugar plum, and eve mutso is a gracefully warm snow queen. Through her, kai and gerda are pulled out of their dreamy love story and sliced into sharp solo definition. Scottish ballets the nutcracker at festival theatre. A specially adapted performance for wee ones aged 3 8. Founded in 1969, the company is based in glasgow, the resident ballet company at. Check here for the latest theatre listings for all capital theatre venues, including the festival theatre, the kings theatre and the studio in edinburgh.
With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell, and live music played by the. Accompanied by the scottish ballet orchestra, this is classical ballet at its most plush and sumptuous. Scottish ballets the nutcracker at festival theatre edinburgh. Not only is it the capitals home for scottish ballet and scottish opera, it is also one of the cornerstones of the edinburgh international festival and, thanks to investment in cutting edge. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets, edinburgh. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours including one 20minute interval. Life behind the lens at scottish ballet dancetabs too busy for the ballet. Take a little time out to discover the inspirations behind the nutcrackers choreography. Peter darrell, featuring original scenarios by lev ivanov and marius petipa original philip prowse designs reimagined by lez brotherston. Devised in 1973 by the companys founding artistic director, the nutcracker was revived to widespread acclaim in 2014. She meets the dashing nutcracker prince, takes on the largerthanlife rat king, and is. Scottish ballets the snow queen leaves edinburgh feeling. It was an easy decision because christopher hampsons snow queen impressed many. Scottish ballet s the snow queen is on at the festival theatre from sat 7 to sun 29 december 2019.
Devised in 1973 by the companys founding artistic director, the nutcracker. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box, tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and a story lifted straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale. Scottish ballets the nutcracker inclusive capital theatres. 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. Please join us in congratulating marge hendrick and evan loudon on this incredible achievement. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow. The scottish ballet introduced me to ballet and ill always be thankful for that. Scottish ballet ceoartistic director and choreographer of cinderella christopher hampson talks about his rags to riches fairytale and its special twists on the traditional story.
In scottish ballet s new production, the snow queen, choreographer christopher hampson retells the hans christian andersen fairy tale for the stage and a modern audience, while maintaining the wintry wonder that makes the story so beloved in the first place. With offbeat designs by anthony mcdonald and a hoffmanized, much more grownup story arc, pages production was the right thing for scottish. Scottish ballet update in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. Discover more about the creative process behind the nutcracker with. Whats on edinburgh your guide to events in edinburgh. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell and live music played by the scottish. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh dancetabs. Lovingly recreated for audiences across scotland and beyond, this christmas scottish ballet proudly presents peter darrells the nutcracker. The icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballets sensuous new.
Opened in 1867, theatre royal glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Peach styles production from nutcracker is incredibly cherished for the people of scotland, but also particularly to this company because it really was one of the first full length works that he to created for scottish ballet. Scottish ballet is prioritising the health and wellbeing of. I wont ever forget the way i felt when the curtain lifted and the orchestra and dancers began to tell the story of the nutcracker.
The late peter darrells choreography survived a quarter of a century, from 1973 until 1997, by when philip prowses original. Scottish ballet s the nutcracker stage secrets take a little time out to discover the inspirations behind the nutcracker s choreography, characters, music and designs. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of our artistic and engagement teams. We were invited along to see what the cast were up to. Scottish ballet bring the nutcracker to edinburgh this. This fascinating half hour talk is the perfect way to learn more about the show before you take your seat.
In the same weekend that christopher hampsons the snow queen saw its world premiere, two scottish ballet dancers were promoted to principal. As a package the scottish ballet cinderella is the best i know of just sit back, relax and enjoy the mix of great story telling, dancing and some of prokofievs best music. Its a selection box with a little something for everyone. Scottish ballets the nutcracker talk ballet capital. This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. Scottish ballet is prioritising the health and wellbeing of the company at this challenging time for all of us.
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. Scottish ballets the nutcracker a magical family adventure costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. Scottish ballets the nutcracker glasgow event glasgow. The year is 1889 and, in the woods outside vienna, the empire must hide a terrible secret.
Discover more details about scottish ballet s the nutcracker stage secrets in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. 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. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box, tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box, tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and a story lifted straight. The nutcracker in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. As a celebration of the story, the score, the season and so much more, scottish ballet s nutcracker is a real gift. Scottish ballet presents peter darrells the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk.
The nutcracker winter 201718 edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness. At the royal mayerling hunting lodge, crown prince rudolf is found shot dead alongside his teenage mistress. Coliseum, london the icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballet s sensuous new production, while english national ballet s clara dreams on. Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where toy dolls come to life as an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a nutcracker is. When i saw the snow queen during its premiere run in edinburgh, i made a pact with myself to try and see it again later in the tour with different casts and also to see how it bedded down. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box.
Scottish ballet presents david dawsons swan lake at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. Inspired by hans christian andersens muchloved tale which was also the basis for frozen this glittering new production will be set to the music of rimskykorsakov, performed live by the scottish ballet orchestra. Tickets and information for the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh on sat 5th dec 2020 from, the uks biggest entertainment website. The scandal at mayerling, a dramatic new interpretation of sir kenneth macmillans iconic ballet mayerling, will open in september. Scottish ballet breathe spectacular new life into peter darrells 1973 version of the nutcracker. It was a feeling of pure exhilaration which will stay with me forever. 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. 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 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 performance lasts approximately 2 hours, including one 20 minute interval. Scottish ballets the scandal at mayerling capital theatres. Its in edinburgh until the 30 december and then tours to glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle. See peter darrells the nutcracker reimagined and on stage in this brand new. Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and a story lifted straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale. Russian state ballet s the nutcracker in a magical new production, this most famous of fantasy ballets opens as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on christmas eve. The nutcracker, scottish ballet, edinburgh festival theatre the. Following the scottish and uk governments latest advice, theatres are in the process of cancelling performances and events for the immediate future. Scottish ballets the nutcracker tickets theatre royal. This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with scottish ballet s the nutcracker. More information on scottish ballet performances and events at festival theatre edinburgh coronavirus update. This new reworking of scottish ballet founder choreographer peter darrell s muchloved 1973 version pleases its midwinter audience.
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