Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow. Scottish ballet the nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow from wednesday 6 th january to saturday 16 th january 2021. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents scottish opera and scottish ballet. The nutcracker, theatre royal glasgow scottish ballets production contains all the key components plus a bit extra, thanks to ashley pages unusual take on.
All shows at the kings theatre, theatre royal and pavilion theatre in glasgow have been cancelled or postponed with immediate effect amid the coronavirus outbreak the decisions were made. All upcoming shows at kings theatre, pavilion and theatre. T he problem with this nutcracker, premiered last christmas and revived for the season, is that it leaves everyone short. Educating rita theatre royal glasgow atg tickets duration. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for theatre royal in glasgow from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Scotlands national ballet company, based in glasgow, founded by peter darrell and elizabeth west in 1957 then known as western theatre ballet and based in bristol. The theatre royal is home to scotlands resident companies, scottish opera and scottish ballet. Trailer for scottish ballets hansel and gretel at the theatre royal glasgow in 20. The nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow from wednesday 6 th january to saturday 16 th january 2021. With choreography by scottish ballet founder peter darrell, and live music played by the scottish ballet orchestra, this everpopular ballet is the perfect christmas treat. Theatre royal is the oldest surviving theatre in glasgow, the original building dating from 1867 when it opened as bayliss coliseum before being renamed as theatre royal in 1869.
Scottish ballet s muchloved production of the nutcracker created by scottish ballets founder, peter darrell returns to the glasgow theatre royal in january 2018. The nutcracker glasgow tickets, theatre royal, 6th jan. Scottish ballet is the national ballet company of scotland and one of the four leading ballet companies of the united kingdom, alongside the royal ballet, english national ballet and birmingham royal ballet. The theatre royal glasgow is a sumptuous victorian style theatre which provided a welcome distraction from a weekends shopping. English youth ballet the nutcracker princess theatre. The nutcracker glasgow tickets, theatre royal, 6th jan 2021. Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable. Scottish ballets the nutcracker theatre royal, glasgow. Scottish ballets the crucible is at the theatre royal, glasgow until 28 september. Today the theatre is the performance home of scottish opera and scottish ballet. A year later its home theatre became the theatre royal, glasgow when scottish opera bought it and transformed it as the first national.
Dec 27, 20 when he became artistic director of scottish ballet in 2002, ashley pages first creation for the company was a witty, pacy, nutcracker, the kind of boxoffice friendly production all companies need to win the hearts of the public and stabilise the finances. The theatre royal presents a wide variety of drama, dance, comedy, opera, musical and childrens theatre. The nutcracker in glasgow including contact details, dates and times as well as ticket information. By bus a wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the theatre royal. The nutcracker, glasgow royal concert hall, wednesday 4th january, 2017 glasgow west end pats guide to the glasgow west end. When he became artistic director of scottish ballet in 2002, ashley pages first creation for the company was a witty, pacy, nutcracker, the kind of boxoffice friendly production all companies need to win the hearts of the public and stabilise the finances. Rounding off the 20202021 season, the nutcracker returns due to neverending demand as it opens at the festival theatre in edinburgh from 5 december 2020. This spectacular new version of the nutcracker, with stunning baroque designs, is a delightfully festive tale and the perfect treat for the whole family. The nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow booking now. The nutcracker theatre royal, glasgow the nutcracker sets the stage alight in matthew bournes rendition of one of the most popular ballets of all time. Turn right up hope st and the theatre royal is on your right. Scottish ballet nutcracker at theatre royal on saturday 9th jan 2021.
This enchanting story tells the tale of how clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a christmas present by dr drosselmeyer. Find tickets the nutcracker birmingham royal balletbirmingham hippodrome theatre. Birmingham royal balletbirmingham hippodrome theatre birminghamnov 21 14. Join clara as she ventures on an enchanting journey to the land of snow and the kingdom of sweets. It is also a unique city centre venue for conferences, meetings and seminars. Nov 21, 2015 taking a ballet company on an international tour isnt cheap, and one thing which often ends up on the nice but not essential list, is an orchestra. Dec 16, 20 trailer for scottish ballets hansel and gretel at the theatre royal glasgow in 20. The nutcracker people make glasgow trip inspiration. Kings and theatre royal glasgow, glasgow, united kingdom. Kit lethby former principal dancer of scottish ballet, kit lethby, performs on stage. Tickets the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow glasgow. English youth ballet the nutcracker princess theatre torquay atg tickets duration.
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While the theatre had been rebuilt twice in the 1800s, it still stands on what is now hope street in glasgow, scotland. Scottish ballets nutcracker is a deliberate step away from christmas sugar. Scottish ballet, image gallery theatre royal glasgow. January 2018 costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box. Christmas 2017 will see the scottish ballet return with stunning performances of the nutcracker. For timetable information call traveline on 0870 608. When it comes to getting bums on seats, a popular title goes a long way. Moscow city ballet theatre royal and royal concert hall. As part of scottish ballets 10th anniversary season it was performed at the theatre royal in 1979 for the queen mother. On her dreamy adventure she will meet the nutcracker prince and the sugar plum fairy. Jan 03, 20 scottish ballets nutcracker is a deliberate step away from christmas sugar.
The victorian auditorium and stylish contemporary corporate areas provide privacy and flexibility for many. Longer distance services arrive at buchanan bus station. Jan 22, 20 the theatre royal glasgow is a sumptuous victorian style theatre which provided a welcome distraction from a weekends shopping. Scottish ballets the nutcracker tickets theatre royal. Located at 282 hope street, its front door was originally round the corner in cowcaddens street. Travel on an enchanting journey with young clara, who falls asleep after a christmas party and dreams of helping the nutcracker prince defeat an army of mice. Glasgow theatre royal staff will be contacting all affected ticket holders with options regarding their bookings. During the christmas party clara and her brother fritz fight over the nutcracker doll. Find the best the nutcracker dance or ballet tickets at theatre royal, glasgow. Leave the bus station by the clock and head up killermont st. As with the nutcracker, page works handinglove with designer antony mcdonald, and once again mcdonalds taste for the outsize and. The nutcracker, theatre royal, glasgow the independent. The nutcracker, glasgow royal concert hall, wednesday 4th.
With enough spectacle and showmanship to keep kids big and small spellbound, scottish ballets revival of peter darrels nutcracker at the festival theatre and on tour is the perfect christmas present radiating joy and warmth from start to finish, the latest revival of scottish. Boasting the tallest cinema in the world and glasgow s famous film theatre, take in all the film goodness this amazing city has to offer. Scottish ballets muchloved production of the nutcracker created by scottish ballets founder, peter darrell returns to the glasgow theatre royal in january 2018. Hansel and gretel, scottish ballet, theatre royal, glasgow. With nearly 150 years under its belt, the oldest theatre in glasgow remains a major player on the scottish scene, acting as home to both the scottish opera and the scottish ballet. Founded in 1969, the company is based in glasgow, the resident ballet company at the glasgow theatre royal and from 2009 in their purposebuilt ballet centre in tramway arts centre, glasgow. The theatre royal is the oldest theatre in glasgow and the longest running in scotland. The present bad blood between the company board and page whose contract was not renewed in 2012 despite a very happy and.
The nutcracker archive for royal concert hall, glasgow. Matthew bournes nutcracker uk tour atg tickets youtube. About the showevent find the best the nutcracker dance or ballet tickets at theatre royal, glasgow. Cinderellascottish ballet, theatre royal, glasgow the. Performances are available from early december through 3. The timeless story of clara, who is whisked away on an enchanting adventure by her nutcracker prince, is the perfect introduction to russian classical ballet. Theatre royal glasgow has been in operation since 1867. Atg theatre card save s on your theatre tickets with an atg theatre card atg theatre vouchers. Scottish ballets the nutcracker glasgow event glasgow. Scottish ballet the nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow, glasgow. Perhaps uniquely, it has been rebuilt twice by architect c j phipps following major fires in 1880 and 1895. The nutcracker glasgow tickets, theatre royal, 6th jan 2021 ents24.
Scottish ballets muchloved production of the nutcracker returns. Scottish ballet the nutcracker at theatre royal glasgow. Not much in the was of pre or post show dining close to the theatre. Archive for the nutcracker at royal concert hall, glasgow. She meets the dashing nutcracker prince, takes on the largerthanlife rat king, and is whisked into the luscious land of sweets by the sugar plum fairy. Home, scottish opera, scottish ballet theatre royal. Set to tchaikovskys glorious score, this enchanting tale is the perfect introduction to ballet for all the family. To pick your own seats for scottish ballets the nutcracker at theatre royal simply find the performances youd like to see from the listings below and youll be given the option. It is three years since scottish ballets last outing of this nutcracker, but it has lost. Theres a cartoon edge to antony mcdonalds designs, while choreographer ashley page is determined to make the. The theatre opened in 1867, adopting the name theatre royal two years later. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow atg.
The scottish ballet brings the nutcracker back to the stage in a onceinalifetime performance. Scottish ballets production contains all the key components plus a bit extra, thanks to. And that, as much as the wickedly witty details in plot, design and choreography, is what makes matthew bournes nutcracker. Victor smirnovgolovanovs original interpretation of the nutcracker has an innovative freshness, as clara is whisked away on a magical adventure with her nutcracker prince. Tales of hoffmann peter darrells the tales of hoffmann was first performed in glasgow at the kings theatre in 1972.
Scottish ballets the nutcracker tickets theatre royal glasgow. Clara finally kills the king mouse with her shoe and the nutcracker doll is transformed into a handsome prince who takes clara through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweet and the palace of the sugar plum fairy. Theatre royal glasgow photographer credit luigi di pasquale. The official facebook page of kings and theatre royal glasgow. Atg theatres has suspended all performances at its theatres until sunday 26 april 2020 due to the covid19 pandemic. Founded by peter darrell and elizabeth west as the western theatre ballet in bristol in 1957, the company moved to glasgow in 1969 and was renamed scottish theatre ballet, changing to scottish ballet in 1974. The theatre royal is the oldest theatre in glasgow and longestrunning theatre in scotland. Scottish ballet the nutcracker theatre royal glasgow atg tickets. The nutcracker doll comes to life and joins in the battle. With enough spectacle and showmanship to keep kids big and small spellbound, scottish ballets revival of peter darrels nutcracker at the festival theatre and on tour is the perfect christmas present.
Always eat before especially midweek as most restaurants do not open late. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the scottish ballet team. Opened in 1867, theatre royal glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure.
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