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    The Nutcracker Tickets

    London Coliseum

    The Nutcracker returns to the London stage once again this Christmas as the English National Ballet’s famous unforgettable production of the enchanting ballet that is perfect for all the family.

    The incredible and unforgettable English National Ballet production of The Nutcracker comes back to the London Coliseum for a limited run over Christmas 2017. Set to be an unmissable spectacular, The Nutcracker will run at the London Coliseum from 13th December 2017 to 6th January 2018.

    Featuring over 100 of the world’s very best dancers and musicians, this legendary ballet comprises breath-taking sets, exquisite performances and of course, Tchaikovsky’s brilliant and timeless score played live.

    The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker doll who find a magical world one glistening Christmas Eve in a frosty Edwardian London. After together battling with the Mouse King, she stumbles upon a handsome stranger, before taking a journey in a hot air balloon across the London sky towards the twinkling Land of Snow, where her adventure truly begins.

    The show is a completely unforgettable festive treat, from the opening chords to the final bow, it never feels quite like Christmas until you have experienced The Nutcracker.

    This incredible production has toured all over the UK and London for many years, having delighted tens of thousands of audience members. Being described by The Guardian as ‘Christmas-card perfect’ and The Daily Telegraphy as ‘dazzling’, while The Daily Express said that it was ‘one of the best Nutcrackers around’.

    Choreographed by the acclaimed Wayne Eagling and originally conceived alongside Toer van Schayak, The Nutcracker features design by Peter Farmer and Lighting by David Richardson.

    After first having its premiere in St Petersburg in December 1892, The Nutcracker has slowly become a Christmas classic, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, alongside Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. The Nutcracker started life as an adaptation of E. T. A Hoffman’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse which was later adapted by Alexander Dumas.

    Undoubtedly one of the most exciting shows this Christmas, The Nutcracker is set to begin performances at the ENO’s London Coliseum on 13th December 2017, being set to run over the festive period until 6th January 2017.

    Sorry this show closed 06 January 2018, we recommend these similar productions.

    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Book of Mormon
    Performance dates:
    13 Dec 2017 - 06 Jan 2018
    Running time:
    2 hours and 15 minutes including an interval.
    Age recommendation:
    Children under 5 will not be admitted. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
    Audience Notes:
    Perfect for anyone who wants to get into the Christmas spirit with a truly spectacular ballet. The ENO restricts access to only children over 5 years old, however for older children this can make an unforgettable first ballet, with spectacle and enchantment in abundance.

    Latest Audience Reviews

    This was the first ballet I have attended. The acting and dancing was good and the storyline was... More

    Fantastic show absolutely mesmerising. Beautiful set design and costumes and outstanding dancers... More

    There are some great uses of screens and projections that had depth to the set pieces. The dance... More

    My first ever ballet and I really enjoyed it. Wished I had seen it before Christmas as it really... More

    Incomprehensible adaptation of the Nutcracker story, without even a synopsis on the cast sheet to... More

    The Nutcracker has beautiful music, choreography, costumes and a Christmas tree - what’s not to l... More

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