THE Russian State Ballet and Opera House is bringing The Nutcracker to The Grand Hall, Scarborough Spa, on Thursday, November 26.
From the rich and ancient culture of Astrakhan on the banks of the Volga River, the renowned and highly-acclaimed Russian State Ballet and Opera House returns with a new vibrant, stunning and enchanting ballet production which will captivate and delight the whole family.
This new production is directed and choreographed by former Bolshoi Theatre dancer, Konstantin Uralsky, who has been creating ballets for more than 20 years. Now, as the company’s artistic director, he will bring his unique style and talent to the performances.
The Nutcracker became one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions and perhaps the most popular ballet in the world.
It tells the story of Marie, a rather sad little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeyer gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve which turns into a prince, and the magic begins.
A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as The Spanish Dance, The Arabian Dance, The Russian Dance, The Chinese Dance, The Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The Russian State Ballet and Opera House has ensured that this classical ballet remains just as spell-binding today as it was when it was performed 120 years ago.
It is an opportunity for ballet lovers to see The Nutcracker performed by an established and long standing Russian theatre that has won many awards and is considered to be one of the best in Russia, and be transported into a world of magic.
This timeless classic tale continues to capture the imagination and inspire both young and old.
Producer Alexej Ignatow, of Amande Concerts Ltd, who has co-ordinated the UK tour, said: “It’s fantastic to bring such a talented and inspiring Russian ballet company to the UK to offer local audiences the opportunity to experience world class ballet performances.
"We want to make ballet much more accessible and with such a renowned Bolshoi star as Konstantin Uralsky, as director, audiences know that these performances promise to be both stunning and magical.”
Tickets are available from The Spa’s box office on 01723 821888 and at scarboroughspa.co.uk
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