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Scottish Ballet
The Nutcracker
Choreography: Ashley Page
Music: Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Designs: Antony McDonald
At a party in the Stahlbaum’s family home. Drosselmeyer, the children’s enigmatic godfather, presents them with a nutcracker doll – and so begins a dreamlike journey of discovery for the youngest daughter, Marie.
A Nutcracker like no other … full of mettle and class
The Herald
Retold with a fresh and wicked vision for contemporary audiences, Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker transports audiences into the magical world of ETA Hoffman by way of Weimar Germany, conjuring up a dreamlike surrealist narrative to chart the magical journey of a young girl’s awakening.
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What the Press say
Sheer balletic beauty. The tutu-clad snowflakes and pretty poppy flowers deliver pointe work to die for, while the grand pas-de-deux between principal dancers Claire Robertson and Erik Cavallari is a spell-binding blend of romance and masterful technique.The Scotsman - 4 stars
This is still such stuff as dreams are made on.
The Daily Mail
A Nutcracker like no other … full of mettle and class
The Herald
TICKET PRICES
Wednesday & Thursday 19.30 & Sat 14.00
£26.00 / £23.00 / £19.00 / £16.50
Friday & Saturday 19.30
£28.00 / £25.00 / £21.00 / £18.50
Reduced Rates
£2.00 off all seats
Under 18s
£10.00
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FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS
Join members of Scottish Ballet’s Artistic team for a fascinating, free, half hour insight into The Nutcracker. Artistic Director Ashley Page discusses the creative process behind The Nutcracker, and Resident Conductor Richard Honner explores Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. An exciting opportunity to ask anything you ever wanted to know about Scottish Ballet!
Artistic Director Ashley Page: Thu 21 Jan 2010 18.30
Resident Conductor Richard Honner: Fri 22 Jan, 18.30
Tickets are FREE but must be booked at the box office.
FAMILY INSIGHT EVENT
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of Scottish Ballet, this is your chance to find out! Insights take a detailed look at what happens backstage when the Company takes a production on tour. You will learn about the music and characters in The Nutcracker, and find out how costumes are made with a chance to see them up close. Participants will also have the opportunity to watch the Company taking class, and may even get to meet one of the dancers and ask questions about their working life and training!
Sat 23 Jan 2010 11.00
Tickets: £5.00 / £3.00 Conc. / £12.00 Family of 4
ACCESS INFO
The performance on THU 21 JAN at 14.00 will be Audio Described
There will be a Touch Tour for visually impaired patrons on THU 21 JAN at 12.30
