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The Nutcracker

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“… a charming show … that will delight ballet fans of all ages”

The Mail on Sunday

Christmas Eve in the twinkling drawing room of the Edwards' family home. Amidst the commotion the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever taller.

Uncle Drosslemeyer's curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most. Share in Clara's adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.

Northern Ballet's The Nutcracker brings to life everyone's favourite Christmas story, with their unique magic scattered throughout.   Performed to Tchaikovsky's enduring score, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens the childlike imagination in us all.

Running time: 1hr 52min

  • Northern Ballet dancers as the Cavalry, David Ward as the Nutcracker and Michael Berkin as the Mouse King in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper
  • Lori Gilchrist, Kieran Stoneley and Ginnie Ray as French dancers, Ayana Kanda as Clara and David Ward as the Nutcracker Prince in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper
  • Ashley Dixon and Giuliano Contadini as Chinese dancers, with Ayana Kanda as Clara and David Ward as the Nutcracker Prince in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper
  • Michael Berkin as the Mouse King and David Ward as the Nutcracker in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper
  • David Ward as the Nutcracker in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper
  • Sebastian Loe as the Chinese doll with Northern Ballet Dancers in The Nutcracker. Photo: Brian Slater
  • Kenneth Tindall as Drosselmeyer in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper
  • Ayana Kanda as Clara in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper
  • Pippa Moore, Chantelle Gotobed, Amy Johnson, Victoria Sibson, Jessica Morgan, Georgina Roberts, Dreda Blow, Rachael Gillespie as Flowers in The Nutcracker. Photo: Bill Cooper

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