Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets, edinburgh. As the clock chimes midnight, clara wakes with a start to find giant mice running around her. Weve teamed up with bbc scotland to help you get your ballet fix during lockdown. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow. With classical influences meeting modern dance styles, the company presents a wide range of highquality scottish ballet on vimeo. 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.
Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams. 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. Scotland s national dance company returns this christmas and new year with the most beloved of all festive classics, the nutcracker. An inclusive performance of scottish ballet s the nutcracker for people with additional needs and their families. Scottish ballet s the nutcracker inclusive performance. Scottish ballet update in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. It is a staple of ballet companies around the world. Scottish ballet the nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow. 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. A memory to last a lifetime and we have the cast, the creatives and the musicians to thank for this truly special showcase. Scottish ballet presents peter darrells the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. 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 scotland s national dance company.
The icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballet s sensuous new production, while english national ballet s clara dreams on. Opening in edinburgh, the nutcracker tours scotland and the uk visiting glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle. 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. Book tickets while we take every opportunity to ensure the details for scottish ballet the nutcracker are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser.
The colonel and his wife are giving a party on christmas eve for their two children, clara and fritz. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours, including one 20. Attend the pennsylvania regional ballets nutcracker at the scottish rite theatre. Scottish ballet is set to bring the magic of the nutcracker to his majestys. 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. Fun fact although the nutcracker made its debut in 1892 in st. Scottish ballet s revival of peter darrells version of the nutcracker raises the roof, says mark brown 4 sophie martin and erik cavallari in scottish ballet s the nutcracker photo. Get close to the stars and experience one of the most beautiful theatres in the uk read more. Following the scottish and uk governments latest advice, theatres are in the process of cancelling performances and events for the immediate future. The nutcracker 4 nutcracker performances, december 18, 19, 20, 2020 at the scottish rite theater in collingswood, nj. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king with timeless score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh, festival theatre december 2014. Talk ballet at theatre royal glasgow from friday 8 th january to friday 15 th january 2021.
Devised in 1973 by the companys founding artistic director, the nutcracker was revived to widespread acclaim in 2014. Performances are available from early december through 3 february 2018. If you continue without changing your settings well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets capital. Two young people discover each other as they explore a labyrinthine derelict swimming pool. Petersburg, russia, the first production in the united states choreographed by william christensen was performed by san francisco ballet in 1944. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow atg tickets.
The performance lasts approximately 2 hours including one 20minute interval. Scottish ballets the nutcracker by scottish ballet issuu. The tour will make stops in edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle. Festival theatre, edinburgh tchaikovskys makebelieve kingdoms shimmer with considerable fairy cool in a sophisticated and elegant. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets capital theatres. Scottish ballets the nutcracker tickets theatre royal. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh dancetabs. 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. 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 ballets the nutcracker is something of an experience.
Theres a chance to extend the festive feeling when a christmas classic arrives in the granite city next week. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box, tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and a story lifted straight. The company performs across scotland, the uk and abroad, with strong classical technique at the root of. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell, and live music played by the scottish ballet orchestra, this everpopular ballet is the perfect christmas. She falls asleep on the floor, clutching the nutcracker in her arms. On special days, the magic starts a little earlier for the nutcracker audiences. Scottish ballet s dancers conjure up the magic of the nutcracker with their spellbinding performances, amidst a sumptuous world of plush victoriana full of festive fare and childhood charm. Scottish ballet uncut is a series of behindthescenes films, giving you the opportunity to see inside the studios and get an exclusive look at how a ballet is brought from the studios to the stage. This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. Founded in 1969, the company is based in glasgow, the resident ballet company at. Scottish ballet is scotlands national dance company. Please click here for the latest update on cancellations.
Friends and family arrive at the house including the childrens. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of our artistic and engagement teams. The nutcracker scotlands national dance company scottish ballet. The company holds auditions in glasgow usually every two years for various levels and the auditions are open to all dancers who are members of eu member states. This fascinating half hour talk is the perfect way to learn more about the show before you take your seat. The scottish ballet orchestra accompanies live, performing the world famous tchaikovsky score. Scottish ballets the nutcracker a magical family adventure costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. To be eligible to audition for scottish ballet preference is given to members of the european union and european economic area. Unable to sleep, clara creeps back into the darkened room to find her nutcracker. View all shows booking now at theatre royal glasgow. A magical family adventure costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. Scottish ballet presents peter darrells the nutcracker at eden court in inverness, uk. The late peter darrells choreography survived a quarter of a century, from 1973 until 1997, by when philip prowses original. Scottish ballets the nutcracker talk ballet capital.
Accompanied by the scottish ballet orchestra, this is classical ballet at its most plush and sumptuous. The premiere of scottish ballets the nutcracker choreographed by peter darrell its founder, took place on 19th december 1973 at the. Scottish ballet s the nutcracker published on oct 7, 2012 a magical dolls house, an evil governess, and a nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise. Scottish ballet presents peter darrells the nutcracker at his majestys theatre in aberdeen, uk. Enhance your experience of the nutcracker with a preshow talk. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. Christmas 2017 sees the return of scottish ballet s muchloved production of the nutcracker by scottish ballet founder and artistic director, peter darrell. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet duration.