When thinking about major opera houses in london, dont forget the london coliseum and english national opera among the very best in the world. Dec 14, 2015 royal ballet principal ballerina lauren cuthbertson prepares for her opening performance of the classic christmas production the nutcracker at londons royal opera house. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a battle between mice and toy soldiers. The british council, in partnership with qmi presents the nutcracker as part of the royal opera house live cinema. Kate spotted at the royal opera house watching the. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london financial times. The nutcracker rehearsal live stream royal opera house. A number of cast changes and confirmations have been announced for upcoming performances. The nutcracker runs from 8th december until 14th january and if you cannot make a live performance it will also be seen in cinemas across the world as part of the royal opera house live cinema season on 16 december 2015. Is virtual reality the future of the royal opera house. Iana salenko and steven mcrae in rehearsal for the nutcracker, the royal ballet 2015 roh.
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. The proliferation of nutcrackers in london is a clear indication that we are approaching christmas. Kate watched the nutcracker ballet at the royal opera house in london. The royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo cervera as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. The performance is scheduled to feature lauren cuthbertson as the sugarplum fairy, matthew golding nehemiah kish as her prince, francesca hayward as clara, alexander campbell as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 8 december 2015 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk. Hoffmann, it opens with the christmas festivities of. Downstairs, in the newly refurbished linbury studio theatre, a mainly young audience children were free watched on screen the opening performance of the nutcracker in the main house the 478th time sir peter wrights production as been given in the royal opera house.
Saw this production in 2016 as part of the royal operaballet live cinema transmissions, and to this day it is one of the highlights of not just the 20162017. This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Some of the worlds finest ballet companies from england, russia, and scotland will be featured, as well as american favorites. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in. American ballet theatre, new york city ballet, and the mariinsky ballet make triumphant returns. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales. December 22, 2017 december 22, 2017 88 comments on kate watches the nutcracker at royal opera house. Together with pantos, christmas musicals and choral realness, this festive landscape can become quite cringy. December 10 14, 2014 ballet wests the nutcracker opera house january 27 february 1, 2015 mariinsky ballet opera house march 2429, 2015 american ballet theatre opera house april 7 12, 2015 new york city ballet opera house may 28 30, 2015 scottish ballet opera house june 9 14, 2015 the royal ballet opera house. The royal ballet and royal opera s programme for the coming season include world premieres, major new productions and classic revivals. Photograph by tristram kenton by royal opera house covent garden. The royal ballet celebrates the acclaimed choreographer christopher wheeldon with this mixed programme of three oneact ballets, including. A sinister bass clarinet throbs, a harp glints and the strings begin their ascent.
Saw this production in 2016 as part of the royal opera ballet live cinema transmissions, and to this day it is one of the highlights of not just the 20162017 season but of all the transmissions. Royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Anna rose osullivan in rehearsal for the nutcracker, the royal ballet season 201516 ukproductionsthenutcrackerbypeterwright. The 2000 royal opera house nutcracker was an outstanding version of the ballet. A royal ballet family treat, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score.
The royal opera house celebrates 10years of live cinema. Featuring 12 productions broadcast in 51 countries across the globe, the royal opera houses season achieved a new goal simultaneously as the organisation celebrates 10years of live cinema. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker the royal ballet dvd, 2001. The nutcracker royal opera house live cinema british council. Royal opera house 2015 directed by starring et al, presnted by box office films film and movie box office details with weekly chart and lifetime grosses.
Stream the nutcracker, a playlist by royal opera house from desktop or your mobile device. It is presented as the stage version all camera angles from auditorium. The nutcracker royal opera house live cinema british. For the first time, the royal opera house has sold over one million cinema tickets reaching this target in the 201718 season. Christmas simply wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets classic production of the nutcracker, starring lauren cuthbertson and matthew golding and recorded live earlier in 2015. The nutcracker by royal opera house free listening on. This year its the nutcracker performed by the stunning english national ballet.
This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Roh live cinema, distributed in italy by qmi, shows the best of the royal opera house productions at the cinemas throughout italy, but only for one night. Anna rose osullivan in rehearsal for the nutcracker, the. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. Nutcracker royal opera house 809478012528 dvd barnes. In cinemas december 2010 a magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a battle with the mouse king, a guiding angel and a visit through the land of snow to th. The royal opera house is home to two of the worlds great artistic companies the royal opera and the royal ballet and since 2006 they have been broadcasting some of the worlds most spectacular and moving opera and ballet performances from covent garden london to cinemas around the globe.
Hoffmann, it opens with the christmas festivities of little clara francesca hayward and her family and progresses. Christmas has truly arrived and tchaikovskys ballet continues to delight young and old with its festive magic, light. The royal ballet will beam peter wrights production of the nutcracker to cinemas on wednesday, december 16. At the coliseum for december though they often have ballet on in december. A rehearsal of peter wrights production of the nutcracker was livestreamed via the royal opera house.
A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. Although ballet is much cheaper than opera, no performance at the royal opera house is going to be cheap, so for. Dec 21, 2017 kate spotted at the royal opera house watching the nutcracker ballet learn more on the blog kate middleton style a blog helping you copy kate middleton, the duchess of cambridges style. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance. He adapted marius petipas 1892 scenario and made it his own. This special snap required our photographer to climb up the sides of the auditorium and into the fly tower. Anna rose osullivan in rehearsal for the nutcracker, the royal ballet season 2015 16 ukproductions the nutcracker bypeterwright. I caught up with tom nelson, creative producer in learning and participation at the royal opera house, to discuss a current project involving 360 degree video. We covered everything from virtual reality, mobile, the future of digital experiences and the role of. Find your nearest cinema and sign up to our mailing list. Dec 15, 2015 this production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold.
The next royal opera house live cinema relay of 201516 will be the royal ballets rhapsody the two. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london this production has a respect for the nature of tchaikovskys score and the qualities of lev ivanovs first realisation share on twitter opens new. Dec 10, 2015 royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 8 december 2015 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk. Gary avis debonair drosselmeyer flings glitter to the heavens and the christmas tree magically grows. Our privacy policy was last updated on friday 31 january 2020 view it here dismiss. The nutcracker is one of my all time favourite ballets, stories and pieces of classical music, the story has such a timeless charm, that still entertains and enchants, and tchaikovskys score contains some of his bestknown music for good.
Kate spotted at the royal opera house watching the nutcracker. Kate middleton attended a showing of the nutcracker on december 20 at the royal opera house. It is not quite as good as that production but still captures the ballets festive charm, magic, fun and enchantment. Kate stuns in black lace alexander mcqueen gown at 2019 royal variety performance november 18. Credits for the royal ballets nutcracker acknowledge that the ballet is essentially peter wrights. Nutcracker royal opera house available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Christmas simply wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets classic production of the nutcracker. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice london. Hoffmann, it opens with the christmas festivities of little clara francesca hayward and her family and progresses through a sequence of dreams and enchantments that take. This is coming from a huge opera and ballet fan who watches any opera and ballet production when they are broadcast in the cinema 20 minutes away from. Dec 09, 2015 the nutcracker runs from 8th december until 14th january and if you cannot make a live performance it will also be seen in cinemas across the world as part of the royal opera house live cinema season on 16 december 2015. Royal opera house 2015 directed by and starring, box office chart history, uk gross, us gross and world gross, related news, bbfc certificates. The production will be broadcast live to cinemas around the world on 16 december 2015.
The royal ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of british productions julia trevelyan omans designs evoke 19thcentury nuremberg. Dec 09, 2011 the nutcracker, royal opera house, london this production has a respect for the nature of tchaikovskys score and the qualities of lev ivanovs first realisation share on twitter opens new. For christmas cheer, its hard to top the waltz of the snowflakes. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. Most of the drama at last nights royal ballet performance of the nutcracker at the royal opera house wasnt happening on that iconic stage, but in the audience. The waltz of the snowflakes the nutcracker the royal ballet royal opera house. The royal opera house is a digital leader in its sector, creating exciting ways to bring ballet and opera to new and existing patrons. December 3, 2015 whats your favourite moment from the nutcracker. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984.