Tickets are not available online for this event at this time. If you wish to bring your guide or hearing dog to the theatre, please advise the box office when booking your tickets and a seat next to the aisle will be reserved for you. Cinderellaarguably the worlds most beloved ragstoriches storyhas been adapted four times for northern ballet over the last five decades. The nutcracker was given a crisp yet alluring orchestral performance under david lloyd. Dec 02, 2019 vienna festival ballet the nutcracker. Premier dance company, northern ballets, new production of jane eyre has started its national tour at the grand theatre in leeds. The nutcracker has long been so familiar, such a sparkling, snowdusted cornerstone of the festive season, that it is all too easy to take. Apr 08, 2020 save up to 50% on leeds grand theatre items. The nutcracker, northern ballet, leeds grand theatre, until january 2 rachael gillespie as clara and ashley dixon as the nutcracker prince in northern ballets the nutcracker 0 comment. Dawn smallwood to mark the festive season of shows at the leeds grand theatre, northern. Special guests are international stars of american ballet theatre sarah lane and daniil simkin. Oct 18, 2018 the nutcracker is one of the greatest classical ballets of all time and northern ballet are bringing it to the stage this christmas. I have seen a lot of productions of that ballet in my time and, in my humble opinion, it is one of the best.
This christmas, northern ballet will bring the nutcracker back to leeds grand theatre and were giving you a chance to win 4 tickets with. This enchanting story tells the tale of how clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a christmas present by dr drosselmeyer. Grand theatre center for the arts 715 central avenue tracy, ca 95376. The nutcracker northern ballet closed december 16, 2018 leeds. Nothing sums up christmas quite like the nutcracker. Performed to tchaikovskys enduring score, played live by northern ballet sinfonia, the nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. A timeless tale which stirs up every warm festive feeling known to man, woman and child, it truly is the preserve of the everybrow. Harrogate theatre puts on drama, music, comedy and dance shows for all. Dec 06, 2018 it was perhaps something of a shame that the orchestra, northern ballet sinfonia, being somewhat smaller than the orchestras we are used to hearing in leeds grand theatre, such as the orchestra of opera north, gave more of an intimate, chamber music feel to the production which was pleasant in itself than is perhaps suitable for a grand. Why the nutcracker is the perfect ballet for children. Its been more than 120 years since the nutcracker was first staged in st petersburg and in that time it has become a christmas staple for millions of people all over the world, as fundamental to the yuletide period as bruce willis tackling. The ballet tells the story of clara, a young girl who is given a gift of a nutcracker which comes to life. Archive for the nutcracker northern ballet at grand.
The nutcracker northern ballet closed december 16, 2018. Filling the large stage at the leeds grand theatre, the companys presentation of this christmas staple is beautifully done with some lovely costumes, a well put together set which allows the full utilisation of the stage as a dance space and superb performances from the company, with the dancers playing to their individual strengths. The nutcracker is one of the worlds most famous ballets, but its a bit of. Beauty and the beast, northern ballet, grand theatre, leeds. Public domain compositions, and 2 music rights societies.
We are looking to make these histories as complete as possible and if you have details of productions and dates which came to leeds grand theatre wed love to hear from you. So it was with gleeful anticipation i arrived to watch northern ballet and their narrative of the tchaikovsky timeless classic hoping it would lift my scroogelike december blues. Leeds grand theatre is a major milestone in victorian design, famed for its sumptuous interior, plasterwork and decorative features. Returning by popular demand, vienna festival ballets production of the nutcracker promises to delight audiences of all ages with its festive setting and story. Choreography by david nixon northern ballet leeds grand theatre 17 december 2019 to 2 january 2020. For the most uptodate information on rescheduled or cancelled performances click here.
The nutcracker, northern ballet, leeds grand theatre, until january 2 rachael gillespie as clara and ashley dixon as the nutcracker prince in northern ballets the nutcracker 0. Get 15% off leeds grand theatre discount code more w. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at the opera house and they can stay with you while you are in the theatre. A poster for the northern ballet theatre production of the nutcracker by david nixon at the grand theatre, leeds in 2008. Its one of the most famous ballets in the world and now you can see it for yourself as northern ballet brings the nutcracker to leeds grand theatre. The story takes place on christmas day, when clara is presented with a wooden nutcracker doll by uncle drosselmeyer. Without a doubt this is a must see production for fans of ballet and storytelling, or those just wanting a wonderful night out. Thurs 8am 6pm fri 8am 5pm closed alternate fridays we will also be open one 1 hour prior to any ticketed performance. Win tickets to northern ballets the nutcracker leedslist.
Tchaikovskys iconic score creates a perfect backdrop for the ballet dancing. View all hotels near leeds grand theatre on tripadvisor. Unfortunately comprehensive archives prior to 2001 may have been lost to fire. It was perhaps something of a shame that the orchestra, northern ballet sinfonia, being somewhat smaller than the orchestras we are used to hearing in leeds grand theatre, such as the orchestra of opera north, gave more of an intimate, chamber music feel to the production which was pleasant in itself than is perhaps suitable for a grand. Beauty and the beast, northern ballet, grand theatre. Northern ballets the nutcracker leeds grand theatre. For those who may not yet be acquainted with northern ballet theatre this is your perfect opportunity. This 2007 version has been especially refreshed for one to appreciate and love. It may be boring at the start, and the quality is poor, sorry.
Choreographed by david nixon obe, northern ballet returns home with performances of this magical family ballet at from 4 16 december 2018. The nutcracker, northern ballet, leeds grand theatre, until december 16. Please contact the grands ticket office at 7158420988 for ticket availability information. The nutcracker, northern ballet, leeds grand theatre. The nutcracker is one of the few titles with the ability to entice even those whod. The poster features a photo of dancer ayanda kanda in costume holding a nutcracker in front of a christmas tree. Opera yolande and the nutcracker grand theatre, leeds. Dec 23, 2015 without a doubt this is a must see production for fans of ballet and storytelling, or those just wanting a wonderful night out. The nutcracker, grand theatre, leeds stage the guardian. The nutcracker was given a crisp yet alluring orchestral performance under david lloydjones. Archive for the nutcracker northern ballet at grand theatre. Whats on a leeds grand theatre january december 2018 visit to book.
Our flagship venue harrogate theatre is a traditional venue and our sister venues are the royal hall, a victorian music hall and the harrogate convention centre, which was originally built to house the european song contest in 1982. Performances are held at the historic grand theater on arts block downtown wausau. Dec 05, 2018 why the nutcracker is the perfect ballet for children. Nov 27, 2007 the nutcracker represented in leeds grand theatre. Jane eyre is a muchloved story, and its setting of haworth is so clearly in the north that we rightly consider it our own.
Northern ballet theatre performs david nixons the nutcracker. To mark the festive season of shows at the leeds grand theatre, northern ballet brings its much loved the nutcracker. Its been more than 120 years since the nutcracker was first staged in st petersburg and in that time it has become a christmas staple for millions of people all over the world, as fundamental to the yuletide period as bruce willis. Leeds grand theatre is now closed due to coronavirus covid19. Yorkshire school pupils dance for joy at new partnership. Everyone has their own event which confirms to them that the festive season has arrived, and for some, christmas isnt christmas until they have had their traditional trip to see tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Enhancing the arts community in the tristate area by inspiring artists of all walks of life to pursue their dreams. The theatre has spaces for wheelchair users across three seating. L eading russian stage designer dmitri tcherbadzhi has come up with cool, quirky costumes for this charming traditional production from the russian state ballet of siberia. The nutcracker is playing at leeds grand theatre until sunday 16th. Dance promotions northern ballet theatre news blog.
The central wisconsin school of ballet presents this family holiday classic that newsweek magazine writes as one of the nine most notable nutcrackers. Make your way to the grand for the ultimate christmas experience. It is widely regarded as a major milestone in victorian theatre building. Dec 19, 2015 nothing sums up christmas quite like the nutcracker. Wausaus favorite holiday classic central wisconsin school of ballets the nutcracker is at the grand theater this december. The story of a young woman clara who inherits a mysterious nutcracker doll from her. Aug 21, 2017 the nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kobalt awal digital limited, kontor new media music on behalf of rpo records. The nutcracker, leeds grand theatre the nutcracker is one of the few titles with the ability to entice even those whod typically run a mile at the mention of twohour ballet. We are treated to some prefestive antics with the children, clara rachael gillespie, and her brother frederic matthew koon. Leeds grand theatre 2020 all you need to know before you. The theatre is renowned for bringing the best of the west end to yorkshire, including hit musicals, drama, comedians and music, as well as continuing to provide a home venue for opera north and northern ballet. This winter the enchanting festive favourite returns to the grand theatre taking audiences on a sparkling adventure as one childs christmas dreams come true in the magical ballet the nutcracker. David nixons obe version of the nutcracker performed at the leeds grand theatre is a dreamlike fairy tale for children and adults alike. Sign up at leeds grand theatre for exclusive vouchers.
The nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, kobalt awal digital limited on behalf of rpo records. Get 15% off leeds grand theatre discount code more w leeds. Vienna festival ballet the nutcracker grand opera house. The leeds grand theatre and opera house was built in 1878 in a backlash to the music hall tradition which was thought by polite society to lower the tone of entertainment via the sort of humour presented in these pubbased establishments. Reimagined for 2018 with sparkling new costumes, the nutcracker has northern ballets unique magic scattered throughout. The nutcracker northern ballet archive for grand theatre and opera house, leeds. Northern ballets the nutcracker the state of the arts. For over 400 years, leeds grand theatre, city varieties music hall and our sister venue, hyde park picture house, have been entertaining the people of leeds and the wider region. The nutcracker northern ballet closed december 16, 2018 leeds buy tickets and see show information. We recommend checking with the box office before purchasing a ticket if you have concerns. Share in claras adventures as she is swept away by her nutcracker prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. With fairytale transformations, snow flurries, romance and elegant dancing, the nutcracker has become somewhat of a christmas staple even if youve never seen it, youve almost certainly heard of it.
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