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Nutcracker in a Nutshell: everything you need to know ahead of this festive season
Known worldwide by ballet and non-ballet fans alike, Nutcracker is celebrated as a festive staple, enjoyed by audiences for over a century.
Ballet Gift Ideas from English National Ballet
With English National Ballet's brand-new Nutcracker just around the corner, the festive countdown is on!
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Nutcracker: welcoming new audiences to ballet
With the festive season upon this, we were delighted to open our winter season at the London Coliseum and welcome audiences to Nutcracker.
Ballet Futures: Isabella in Nutcracker
Helping young dancers to dream big... Isabella is one of the children supported by our Ballet Futures programme.
Low Island – Once in a While
Low Island's 'Once in a While' was shot in the Holloway Production Studio.
10 things to look for in English National Ballet’s Nutcracker
From hidden magic tricks to hand-dyed petals, here are 10 things to look out for in this sparkling version of Nutcracker.
Nutcracker: Buttercream Roses (extract)
Buttercream Roses lights up the London Coliseum with all the magic, sparkle, and festive fun of Nutcracker.
The art of classicism: inside the choreography of The Sleeping Beauty
We speak to the Artistic team working on the production and explore why The Sleeping Beauty remains such a defining work.
Creating moving, meaningful experiences – on stage and beyond
With our national tour underway, we explore how English National Ballet opens up the possibilities of ballet - through performance, participation, and meaningful experiences beyond the stage.
5 things you didn’t know about The Sleeping Beauty – the ultimate fairytale ballet
From enchanting storytelling to majestic costumes, this ballet invites audiences of all ages to feel the magic of this fairytale.
5 of the most challenging roles for female ballet dancers
We explore five of the most challenging lead roles for female ballet dancers in the classical repertoire.
From the Wings: Princess Florine and Bluebird
Katja Khaniukova and Daniel McCormick delight as Princess Florine and Bluebird in Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty.
