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Southampton and London
Thu 28 - Sat 30 Nov 2024
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
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Thu 12 Dec 2024 - Sun 12 Jan 2025
London Coliseum
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2 hours including one interval
#ENBNutcracker
A magical Christmas tradition for all the family – in a brand-new production for 2024

This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of colour and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians.

It’s Christmas Eve in Edwardian London. Clara and her mother are shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium where she meets an enchanted Nutcracker doll. They take home liquorice all-sorts, nougat, marzipan and of course, sugarplums, to delight their party guests. As music and laughter fill the house, Clara has a magical sugar plum vision, sparking an adventure in which she bravely defends her home from the Rat King before discovering a dazzling ice realm and its Queen. Step out of the ordinary and follow Clara as she travels to the Land of Sweets & Delights where the Sugar Plum Fairy has arranged a grand celebration in her honour.

Choreographed by English National Ballet’s Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, this new interpretation of the classic festive ballet combines exquisite dancing with spectacular sets and costumes designed by Dick Bird. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score live.

From the orchestra warming up, to the final bows and applause, English National Ballet’s new Nutcracker is an unforgettable treat for audiences of all ages.

General booking opens on Wednesday 21 February. Friends of English National Ballet enjoy discounts on tickets (T&Cs apply). Become a Friend today.

 

Lead Supporter: Charles Holloway

Main image dancer: Ivana Bueno. Photo © Jason Bell. Creative Direction: Charlotte Wilkinson Studio.

Dates & venues

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Thu 28 - Sat 30 Nov 2024
London Coliseum
Thu 12 Dec 2024 - Sun 12 Jan 2025

CREATIVE TEAM

Aaron S. Watkin
Choreography, Concept
Arielle Smith
Choreography, Concept
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Music
Dick Bird
Costume and Set Design, Concept
Paul Pyant
Lighting Design
Jon Driscoll
Video Design

Discounts

Mayflower Theatre Southampton Discounts

Only one discount applies per ticket and all discounts are subject to availability. Available from the Mayflower Theatre website or Box Office ONLY.

Friends of English National Ballet
2-for-1 tickets on opening night only on prices A – C
20% off tickets for all other performances on prices A – C

Children under 16 years
£20 tickets, valid in zones A – D on Thursday evening and Saturday matinee

Under 26
£5 off each ticket, valid for prices A – C on Thursday evening

Student
£5 off each ticket, valid for prices A – C on Thursday evening

Groups 10+
£5 off each ticket, valid for prices A – C on  Thursday evening

Groups 20+
£8 off each ticket, valid for prices A – C on Thursday evening

Schools/Young People’s Groups 10+
£12 per ticket in price zones C – E plus one free supervisor with every 10 tickets, valid on Thursday evening

Access Membership
£5 off tickets in top two prices at all performances
Companion tickets half price at all performances

 

London Coliseum Discounts

Only one discount applies per ticket and all discounts are subject to availability. Available from the London Coliseum Box Office or website ONLY.

Friends of English National Ballet
20% off Stalls, Dress and Upper Circle, excluding the top price tickets, max. 6 tickets. Become a Friend today to receive your discount code.

Half price tickets for children under 16 years
Book up to two half price tickets for children under 16 with each full paying adult.
Please note children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium, except at the Family Friendly performance and the Relaxed performance.

Family Friendly performance
Saturday 4 January 2.30pm
Children under 5 are allowed to attend this performance. Children only pay the £2.25 booking fee (up to 2 under-16s per full-paying adult).

Multibuy
Book for English National Ballet’s Nutcracker and Giselle at the London Coliseum at the same time and save 15% (not valid on the top two price bands, or in conjunction with any other offer or concessions).

Groups 10+
Save 20% per ticket. Valid Mon-Thu (all performances) and Fri matinees. Not valid on the top two price bands. Contact the Box Office to reserve and book.

Schools matinee
Wednesday 18 December 2.30pm
£10 per pupil (in Balcony) or £15 per pupil (in Upper Circle) + 1 free teacher ticket per 10 students (plus fee)

Students / Senior Citizens / Westminster Rescard / Registered Unemployed
£5 off each ticket

Access
Audiences with access needs can join the London Coliseum Access scheme, to buy half-price tickets.
There will be a performance in a Relaxed Environment on Thursday 9 January at 1.30pm. This performance supports and accepts noise and movement within the auditorium during this show, re-entry as and when needed, and access to a chill-out space outside of the auditorium. The house lights and sound levels may be adjusted throughout the production. Children under 5 are allowed in the auditorium.

 

Terms and Conditions
We regret that refunds cannot be given on tickets purchased, and exchange is subject to conditions and availability. English National Ballet reserves the right to make alterations to the programme, casting, dates, times, discounts and prices as necessary. Information subject to change.

 

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