The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet on christmas eve in edwardian london, clara is given a nutcracker doll for christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical world. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker. The christmascard perfect nutcracker offers the ultimate festive experience. English national ballet is to create a brand new production of family favourite the nutcracker this christmas, staged at the london coliseum from 10 to 23 december enb artistic director wayne eagling will choreograph a new ballet to tchaikovskys famous score, setting the story in edwardian london. There are four seating levels to choose from at the london coliseum. In an article in the guardian in 2011, critic gavin plumley pointed out its darker strains and the possible reasons for them. The nutcracker at the london coliseum sundry times. He was born in scotland and trained at the royal ballet school in england. English national ballets the nutcracker takes dance audiences back in time to a frostcovered, gaslit edwardian london, where, one christmas eve, clara finds herself on a magical adventure. Recommended for nutcracker is an anticipated sellout every year, thanks to its broad appeal and transporting wintry story for all ages to enjoy. The magical christmas ballet for all the family, nutcracker at the london coliseum. Dec 15, 2017 the enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas cracker of a show the enb nutcracker.
Buy the nutcracker english national ballet tickets from the official site. Recommended for raymonda is a underperformed classic of european ballet, and this new version by the english nation ballet is sure to appeal to a wide audience thanks to its new wartime setting and a heroine worth rooting for. Dont miss the english national ballets nutcracker when it returns to the london coliseum on 10 december 2020. Hoffmann interweaves the real and magical worlds, with drosselmeyers toy nutcracker based on his own nephew. English national ballets recent production, and digital. The eno presents great shows at the london coliseum but like the intial poster said, the seats are rather uncomfortable and not so easy to see the shows if you are seated on the end of an aisle in the upper levels. The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet. The magical christmas tradition returns to london from 10 dec 2020, following soldout runs in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The london coliseum is a large theatre, seating 2,358 people over four levels. Eno presents mozarts whirlwind romp the marriage of figaro in collaboration with oper wuppertal.
It is one of my favourites partly because it was the first. Nutcracker, english national ballet, enb, london coliseum. Want to get closer to everything you love about the theatre. Dec 12, 2011 nutcracker, english national ballet, enb, london coliseum, december 2011 posted on 12 december 2011. The story on a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king and meets a handsome stranger. Enjoy the ballet performance and afterwards go to trafalgar square to see the christmas tree lit up and listen to the carol singers.
The london coliseum was built by the theatrical architect frank matcham who intended it to be one of london s largest and most luxurious family variety theatres. Visit our free recitals of famous arias from the national opera studio in the london coliseum public events spaces. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker returns to the london coliseum this december in another bewitching production by the english national ballet. Everything you need to know about your london coliseum visit, private events and hospitality, plus a history of the london coliseum. The london coliseum theatre also known as the coliseum theatre is a west end theatre on st.
English national opera is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 00426792. Puccinis famous opera is one of london s must see events this spring. London s left lane hopes to unite the ontario and england cities with music. Its christmas eve in edwardian london and clara is playing with her enchanted nutcracker doll. Another week, another wednesday and another opening night of the nutcracker. Finalists of english national ballets emerging dancer. To pick your own seats for the nutcracker at london coliseum simply find the performances youd like to see from the listings below and youll be given the option.
Your visit with eno how to find us english national opera. Brought to life by over 100 dancers and musicians, witness exquisite dancing, beautiful costumes and scenery in this timeless tale. English national ballet returns to the london coliseum on excellent. It can get a bit busy with young families arriving so its best to give yourself plenty of time. But for christmas 2011 the british ballet scene is looking almost american, with productions of the tchaikovsky evergreen at the royal ballet and birmingham. Nutcracker tickets at the london coliseum, london save to. The theatre opened on december 24, 1904 as the london coliseum theatre of varieties and was designed by architect frank matcham for sir oswald stoll with the ambition of being the largest and finest peoples palace of entertainment of the age.
The english national ballets adored tradition of presenting a nutcracker production each year since 1950 goes on this year. The remarkable viral phenomenon of this christmas ballet is occurring all over the world and we now have two versions of this seasonal classic running sidebyside in london. Featuring over 100 dancers on one of london s grandest stages, the english national ballet returns to the coliseum to restage a show seen by over 70,000 audience members last year. Together, clara and her brave nutcracker discover an incredible world where they meet a handsome stranger. Nutcracker is a jewel in the english national ballets crown thanks to its richly engaging story and stunning designs. Book your tickets online for london coliseum, london. It is one of the two principal opera companies in london, along with the. Eno home the home of english opera london coliseum. Follow us for the latest theatre news twitter facebook instagram. English national opera eno is an opera company based in london, resident at the london coliseum in st. Nutcracker at the london coliseum english national.
The performance is bright and assured wayne eaglings revival of the english national ballets production is always a treat at christmas but tchaikovsky. How to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london. The nutcracker ballet find out where the nutcracker is. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets event. The nutcracker runs from 11 december 2019 until 5 january 2020 at the london coliseum. Construction began in 1903 and the venue opened on 24 december the following year as the london coliseum theatre of varieties. The nutcracker, 26 december 2016 7 january 2017, london coliseum up to 29% off.
English national ballets production by its former artistic director wayne eagling, here at the coliseum. It was many years since i had been to the ballet, and longer since id seen a production of the nutcracker. English national ballet the nutcracker utterly traditional, thoroughly captivating sunday telegraph. London coliseum nutcracker ballet with champagne voucher. Emerging dancer is a key part of english national ballets commitment to developing and nurturing talent within the company and through this annual event, english national ballet recognises the excellence of its artists. The nutcracker 3d, mariinsky ballet the nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum thursday, december 2012 the seasonal nutsfest continues and culminates with another two to add to the roast live. The london coliseum was designed by prolific theatre architect frank. Starting at ground level they are stalls, dress circle, upper circle and balcony.
Find events, book tickets and discover opera at eno. Sparkling with magic and wonder, it wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets nutcracker. Nutcracker at the london coliseum english national ballet. Nutcracker returns in 2016 following hugely successful performances last year, where over 73,000 audience members young and old made it part of. He worked with frederick ashton, kenneth macmillan, and michael somes in numerous ballets at covent garden, including swan lake. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful. After lunch, arrive at the london coliseum by 2 pm for a 2. It is one of my favourites partly because it was the first ballet i saw when i was very nearly 8 years old and i have fond associations with the music by tchaikovsky. Returning to the london coliseum this christmas, marvel at the magical story of the nutcracker. On christmas eve in edwardian london, clara is given a nutcracker doll for christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical world. Nutcracker english national ballet theatre tickets uk. Wayne eaglings the nutcracker guilherme menezes, vitor menezes bella brouwers, tiffany hedman london coliseum december 2016. Our 70th anniversary season continues with the world premiere of creature by akram khan in april. Nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum.
Catch this complex and thrilling revival at the london coliseum from 14 march 2020. Nutcracker english national ballet tickets london coliseum. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. On monday 11 june 2018, english national ballets emerging dancer competition will be held at the london coliseum for the first time. Cheap the nutcracker tickets at the london coliseum. Featuring over 100 dancers on one of londons grandest stages, the english national ballet returns to the coliseum to restage a show seen by over 70,000 audience members last year. The oldest and first dedicated online london theatre guide. English national ballets nutcracker returns for three weeks only, following sold out performances in 2017 and 2016. Fred astaire the complete london sessions 19992003 flac. With something to suit every mood, heres a taste of what you can expect from the restaurant and bars at the london coliseum. Nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum the arts desk.
Buy the nutcracker tickets at london coliseum directly from the box office. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballet at the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. The london coliseum is easy to reach by bus, tube and rail. Nutcracker is a true christmas classic with a heartwarming story for all ages. Le nozze di figaro was composed by wolfgang amadeus mozart in 1786 and comprises an italian libretto by lorenza da ponte. Other than that the lc is a great place to see visiting ballets and other dance shows. English national ballets nutcracker returns to london coliseum. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker is an unforgettable christmas treat. The enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas cracker.
Over 100 dancers and musicians bring english national ballets nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys popular score played. Under the heavy boughs of a candlelit christmas tree, clara battles with the mouse king and falls for. This year you can choose from among four different productions of tchaikovskys festive. Britains only fulltime repertory opera company, based at the london coliseum near covent garden, eno offers a variety of englishlanguage opera. Shanghai opera and ballet bring acclaimed productions to london coliseum. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets london. English national ballet the nutcracker london coliseum. As the air grows colder, clara and her valiant nutcracker take a hot air balloon ride across london to the glistening land of snow where her adventure really begins.
The beautiful story of clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll is as much a part of christmas as carols and. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys glorious score played live on a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker in the splendour of the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. Catch a hot air balloon to the land of snow when the ballet returns to london on 10 december 2020. The london coliseum has a capacity of 2263 seats, including 520 seats in the stalls, 635 seats in the dress circle, 610 seats in the upper circle and 498 seats in the balcony. English national opera, london coliseum, st martins lane, london wc2n 4es. Nutcracker, english national ballet, enb, london coliseum, december 2011.