The Nutcracker - English National Ballet

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English National Ballet's The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum in London from 16 December 2009 to 3 January 2010

English National Ballet present The Nutcracker in London this Christmas

The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, her Nutcracker doll and the magician Drosselmeyer, and their amazing adventures in the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sweets. It is a spellbinding experience as Clara battles with a Mouse King, dances with snowflakes and falls in love with a handsome Prince.

"This Nutcracker... is just the ticket" The Times

Don't miss your chance to see English National Ballet's magical production of The Nutcracker in London this Christmas. This vibrant and eccentric production designed by Gerald Scarfe and choreographed by Christopher Hampson has enchanted London audiences for eight consecutive years.

"A visually thrilling experience... The costumes and sets are lavish, stylish in a Willy Wonka way, and the whole atmosphere is delightful" The Times

The eternally popular Tchaikovsky score features the 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' and many other favourites. Follow Clara as she travels to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets with her toy Nutcracker that has come to life on Christmas Eve. Snowflakes leap out of a giant fridge, mice and soldiers fight in the dead of night and an origami bird whisks the heroine Clara away to the Kingdom of the Sweets.

67 of the world's greatest dancers from 20 countries, a full symphony orchestra and glittering sets and costumes bring the best elements of the West End together in each of English National Ballet's Christmas productions at the London Coliseum - performances that are sure wow both long standing ballet lovers and first time audiences alike.