Ballet classic comes to Birmingham
It has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations of theatregoers to become an annual tradition - and now Birmingham Royal Ballet’s annual festive production of The Nutcracker returns to the stage next month.
Running from November 23 to December 13 at Birmingham Hippodrome, The Nutcracker combines gigantic sets, lavish costumes, 60 dancers and instantly recognisable music played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
Originally created in 1990 as a gift to the city of Birmingham, Sir Peter Wright’s, the production follows young Clara as she is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a Sugar Plum Fairy.
In addition to the classic Birmingham production, the Christmas magic of The Nutcracker is given a fresh twist in a reimagined production, created especially for the Royal Albert Hall from December 28 to 31.
Tickets for the Birmingham production are available from birminghamhippodrome.com or 0844 338 5000
