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. The year is 1889 and, in the woods outside vienna, the empire must hide a terrible secret. Scottish ballets the nutcracker at festival theatre edinburgh. Sophie martin s sparklyeyed confidence creates a perfect pirouetting sugar plum, and eve mutso is a gracefully warm snow queen. Devised in 1973 by the companys founding artistic director, the nutcracker. Discover more details about scottish ballet s the nutcracker stage secrets in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. We were invited along to see what the cast were up to. More information on scottish ballet performances and events at festival theatre edinburgh coronavirus update. Tickets and information for the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh on sat 5th dec 2020 from, the uks biggest entertainment website. See peter darrells the nutcracker reimagined and on stage in this brand new. Peter darrell, featuring original scenarios by lev ivanov and marius petipa original philip prowse designs reimagined by lez brotherston.
Scottish ballets the nutcracker inclusive capital theatres. At the royal mayerling hunting lodge, crown prince rudolf is found shot dead alongside his teenage mistress. The nutcracker edinburgh tickets, festival theatre, 5th. Its in edinburgh until the 30 december and then tours to glasgow, aberdeen, inverness and newcastle. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell, and live music played by the. 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 stage secrets capital.
Scottish ballet update in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. Opened in 1867, theatre royal glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. She meets the dashing nutcracker prince, takes on the largerthanlife rat king, and is. The nutcracker is touring to edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen. Scottish ballets the nutcracker a magical family adventure costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. The scandal at mayerling, a dramatic new interpretation of sir kenneth macmillans iconic ballet mayerling, will open in september. 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. This new reworking of scottish ballet founder choreographer peter darrell s muchloved 1973 version pleases its midwinter audience.
Take a little time out to discover the inspirations behind the nutcrackers choreography. 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. Join hansel, gretel and a magical ballerina on an enchanting journey into the woods filled with adventure, imagination and festive charm. This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. Scottish ballet breathe spectacular new life into peter darrells 1973 version of the nutcracker. The nutcracker winter 201718 edinburgh, glasgow, aberdeen, inverness.
Scottish ballet is prioritising the health and wellbeing of. The late peter darrells choreography survived a quarter of a century, from 1973 until 1997, by when philip prowses original. As a celebration of the story, the score, the season and so much more, scottish ballet s nutcracker is a real gift. With offbeat designs by anthony mcdonald and a hoffmanized, much more grownup story arc, pages production was the right thing for scottish. 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. Following the scottish and uk governments latest advice, theatres are in the process of cancelling performances and events for the immediate future. 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 scottish ballet introduced me to ballet and ill always be thankful for that. Scottish ballet bring the nutcracker to edinburgh this. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh dancetabs. The icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballets sensuous new. It was an easy decision because christopher hampsons snow queen impressed many. Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets, edinburgh.
Founded in 1969, the company is based in glasgow, the resident ballet company at. Scottish ballet s the snow queen is on at the festival theatre from sat 7 to sun 29 december 2019. Scottish ballet is prioritising the health and wellbeing of the company at this challenging time for all of us. 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 talk ballet capital. Scottish ballet presents david dawsons swan lake at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. Discover more about the creative process behind the nutcracker with. Scottish ballet s the crucible the real trick of telling the story of the crucible through dance.
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. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box, tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and a story lifted straight. This fascinating half hour talk is the perfect way to learn more about the show before you take your seat. Accompanied by the scottish ballet orchestra, this is classical ballet at its most plush and sumptuous. 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 minute interval. 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. Devised in 1973 by the companys founding artistic director, the nutcracker was revived to widespread acclaim in 2014.
Hear about the making of the production direct from members of our artistic and engagement teams. 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. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell and live music played by the scottish. 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. 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. A specially adapted performance for wee ones aged 3 8. 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. 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. It was a feeling of pure exhilaration which will stay with me forever.
Scottish ballets the nutcracker stage secrets capital theatres. Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow. Scottish ballets the snow queen leaves edinburgh feeling. In the same weekend that christopher hampsons the snow queen saw its world premiere, two scottish ballet dancers were promoted to principal. Scottish ballet the nutcracker edinburgh, festival theatre december 2014. 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. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. Whats on edinburgh your guide to events in edinburgh. The nutcracker, scottish ballet, edinburgh festival theatre the.
Through her, kai and gerda are pulled out of their dreamy love story and sliced into sharp solo definition. Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and a story lifted straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours including one 20minute interval. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours, including one 20.
Its a selection box with a little something for everyone. Scottish ballets the scandal at mayerling capital theatres. Lovingly recreated for audiences across scotland and beyond, this christmas scottish ballet proudly presents peter darrells the nutcracker. The nutcracker in edinburgh including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. Life behind the lens at scottish ballet dancetabs too busy for the ballet. Check here for the latest theatre listings for all capital theatre venues, including the festival theatre, the kings theatre and the studio in edinburgh. 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.
Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box, tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams, and. Scottish ballet presents peter darrells the nutcracker at festival theatre in edinburgh, uk. Scottish ballets the nutcracker at festival theatre. 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. 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 tickets theatre royal. Coliseum, london the icy monarch meets her match in scottish ballet s sensuous new production, while english national ballet s clara dreams on. 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.
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