THE world-famous Nutcracker ballet will be heading to Nottingham's Theatre Royal for three exclusive performances.
On Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, the English Youth Ballet will be bringing its adaptation of the classical ballet to the stage.
The story revolves around a young girl, Clara, who is given a nutcracker doll for Christmas.
It follows her magical dream in which the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.
Together, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince embark on an exciting and dangerous adventure as they battle the evil seven-headed Mouse King and travel through the Snow Forest on their way to the glittering palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of the Sweets.
The choreography of the ballet is faithful to the well-loved original version and was created by Janet Lewis – EYB's artistic director – and her team.
Tchaikovsky's score includes classics such as the Waltz Of The Flowers and the Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy.
The professional principal dancers have joined EYB from some of the world's most renowned ballet companies – including the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, National Ballet of Portugal and Ballet de Toulouse.
Show times are: Friday, July 25, at 7.30pm. Saturday, July 26, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
For tickets call 0115 9895555 or visit: www.trch.co.uk.
