The royal opera houses original construction was in 1732, its home to the royal ballet, the royal opera and the orchestra of the royal opera house. Royal opera house s instagram profile has 2,259 photos and videos. Royal opera house, london its an unhappy christmas for the mice again, but otherwise the royal ballet s nutcracker is dreamlike perfection. This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. As snow falls in edwardian london on christmas eve, clara is gifted an enchanted nutcracker who leads her on an exciting journey. Valentino zucchetti and students of the royal ballet school in rehearsal for the nutcracker, the royal ballet. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice london. This delightful ballet promises enchantment and adventure to melt the hearts of audiences old and young alike. Choose your own seats with the best availability at.
Calendar view choose dates dates filter events filters. The current building is the third theatre on the site following a couple of fires in 1808 and 1856, the facade, foyer and auditorium date from 1858, almost every other element dates from. Book a the nutcracker the royal ballet theatre break at royal opera house and enjoy huge discounts the nutcracker the royal ballet hotel packages from hotel direct. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright. These dancers need a superb production in which to shine. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. The nutcracker royal opera house special screening youtube. In the newly revamped royal opera house, the royal ballet dancing the most festive of shows will make even the most determined of grinches feel all warm inside. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful christmas adventure in this beautiful classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score from the royal opera house.
But here comes a new fixture that promises to be a magical event. Royal opera house s instagram profile has 2,240 photos and videos. That great seasonal stalwart the nutcracker starts playing at the royal opera house on the 3rd december, offering families a fun and festive treat watching clara dance in front of. Dec 16, 2008 royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. The royal ballet s revival is a joyful return, an ideal combination of traditional warmth and newminted detail. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. Nov 30, 2019 the royal ballets christmas cracker of a coppelia comic ballet coppelia is this years christmas production from the royal ballet at the royal opera house, covent garden. Buy tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet in london with fast delivery, at encore tickets. In addition, where should i look for tickets and when is the best time to buy them. My 5 years old daughter keeps asking to see the nutcracker ballet and i promised to take her to a performance this christmas. Most of the drama at last nights royal ballet performance of the nutcracker at the royal opera house wasnt happening on that iconic stage.
Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. When her nutcracker toy comes to life, young clara is transported by the magician drosselmeyer to a magical world of excitement and delight. The royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas ballet. Valentino zucchetti as espada with tristan dyer and tomas mock as matadors in don quixote, the royal ballet. The royal ballet school is a charity and as such relies on the generosity of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations to continue to be able to provide world class training and opportunities for students. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house a personal memoir, by sir john tooley general director, royal opera house, covent garden 19701988. Under the leadership of director kevin ohare, grand balletic tradition and an illustrious heritage are united with innovation, daring and exceptional standards of artistry, creativity and stagecraft to produce supreme theatre. Im born in london and as a child i always saw darcey bussells performances and i think that nowadays the only dancers that still captivate me. Peter wrights classic royal ballet production of the nutcracker returns to the royal opera house this christmas.
The nutcracker 2017 home upcoming movie release dates royal opera house. Audience responses to the royal ballets christmas classic, broadcast live to. Royal ballet s nutcracker runs until january 15 at the royal opera house 020 7304 4000. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in. The nutcracker, the royal ballet, photo by charles cole. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of the nutcracker. Any interpretation of the nutcracker will benefit from the glorious sweeping tchaikovsky score, which was played superbly here by the orchestra of the royal opera house under the direction of koen kessels, rightly receiving the biggest cheer of the evening. Since 1945, the opera house shares the building with the royal opera company and the royal ballet. Dec 04, 2018 royal opera house christmas i n this job, when youre about to catch your first nutcracker of the season, you can sometimes experience a faint zephyr of dejavu can this 1892 ballet, you.
The original ballet was created by marius petipa and lev inavov with an original music score composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. All competing schools will celebrate their achievements and enjoy a screening of the nutcracker by the royal ballet at a local cinema. How to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london. Dec 19, 2015 book your tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet at the royal opera house with london box office, official agent for london s west end shows. The royal opera house learning platform holds free learning content written for and by teachers, bringing the world of opera, ballet and theatrecraft into the classroom. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house the rudolf nureyev. In the newly revamped royal opera house, the royal ballet dancing the most festive of shows will make even the most determined of grinches. The royal ballet s nutcracker is both opulent and cosy.
Royal opera house london 2020 all you need to know. The royal ballet royal opera house learning platform. An air of excitement and expectancy was felt by all of us who were waiting at heathrow airport on that morning in june 1961 to welcome the kirov ballet to a season in london at the royal opera house. Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. The heroines magical journey takes her from a family party to the glitter of the land of sweets, where marianela nunez is a sugar plum. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. We offer a range of learning resources for teachers and students from key stage 1 to fehe level. The nutcracker is a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around. Home of the royal opera and the royal ballet free online broadcasts on. The term royal opera house andor the nutcracker as well as all associated graphics, logos, andor other trademarks, tradenames or s are the property of the royal opera house andor the nutcracker and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. The nutcracker 12a our building is temporarily closed, due to uk government advice on coronaviruscovid19. The royal ballet s glorious production of the nutcracker. Although this music is synonymous with christmas, it is spectacular to listen to at all times of the year.
Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of london s theatreland. The royal ballet s production and interpretation of the story was created by sir peter wright and premiered at the royal opera house in 1984. Lauren cuthbertson and federico bonelli dance the exquisite sugar plum fairy and her prince. And finally, what would be the difference between the performance at the royal opera house the royal ballet and the london coliseum english national ballet, the latest being cheaper. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Rudolf nureyev at the royal opera house the rudolf. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. This recording is of a very high quality every piece of music is clear and crisp. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is. The nutcracker the royal ballet tickets and hotel hotel.
The royal opera house is found in covent garden, this was opened in 1858 after previous theatres were destroyed by fire. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets london box office. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet. I t is not just the ravishing prettiness of its designs that makes the royal ballet s nutcracker the best in town. Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of londons theatreland. A contemporary programme of works by wayne mcgregor. London, royal opera house london 28 november 2019 gallery of pictures by foteini christofilopoulou uk.
The nutcracker tickets royal opera house london theatre tickets. But there are those of us that relish the thought of watching another production, a new cast, a debut here. The city of london corporation is the founder and principal funder of the barbican centre. Find out more at peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most. London goes nutcracker crazy this month with no less than four very different productions on offer. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 480523 charity registered. The first warm glow of christmas once again comes courtesy of peter wrights gorgeous production of the nutcracker, a seasonal classic at the royal ballet since 1984 now shown in the revision made for the reopening of the renovated royal opera house in 1999. Dec 04, 2018 the royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy.
The royal ballet is one of the great ballet companies of the world. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. It was first performed in at the marinsky theatre in st petersburg in 1892. The nutcracker dvd the royal ballet 2016 the royal opera. Performances of this production have been cancelled as the royal opera house is currently closed.
Dec 07, 2017 the royal ballets revival is a joyful return, an ideal combination of traditional warmth and newminted detail. Hoffmann tales, coppelia is one of the mainstays of the classical ballet repertoire and the perfect introduction to the art form for young people. Royal opera house autumn opera and ballet culture whisper. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. This is a timeless musical classic from tchaikovsky, performed wondrously by the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. A family trip to the royal opera house to see the royal ballet in the nutcracker is already a christmas essential. Peter wrights production for the royal ballet keeps true to the spirit of this russian ballet classic, with period.
Royal opera house the royal ballet rehearse the nutcracker. The english national ballet continues its festive tradition as nutcracker returns to the london coliseum. Dec 17, 2019 the royal ballet s glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. Buy the nutcracker royal ballet tickets showing at the royal opera house, london. The royal ballet the royal opera house the nutcracker music, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky choreography, peter wright after lev ivanov production and scenario peter wright original scenario, mari and, something magical. Royal ballets nutcracker is simply stunning londonist. Lev ivanovs 1892 ballet combined with tchaikovskys sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. Whether youre new to ballet and opera or youve loved them all your life, we have something for you. Jan 01, 2020 birmingham royal ballet the nutcracker. Naturally, i would like her first experience to be very positive, therefore i am looking for good seats but not more. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance.