The Mayflower Southampton

English National Ballet
The Nutcracker

Thu 22 - Sun 25 November 2012

Thu - Sat 7.30pm
Thu 2.00pm
Sat & Sun 2.30pm

Journey back in time with English National Ballet to a frost-covered, gas lit world and join Clara, her Nutcracker doll and the magician Drosselmeyer in this traditional, festive tale for all the family.

In a world of Edwardian elegance, The Nutcracker brings to life the eternally popular Tchaikovsky score featuring the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.

On an enchanted Christmas Eve, under the heavy boughs of the candlelit tree Clara battles with the Mouse King and falls in love with a handsome prince. As the air grows colder and snowflakes begin to fall, Clara and her valiant Nutcracker take a hot balloon ride across the frost-dusted London skyline to the glistening Land of Snow where her adventure really begins.

This classical production is a magical, memorable and unmissable Christmas treat.

Inside Ballet
Join members of English National Ballet’s Orchestra and Wardrobe Departments for an event which brings you closer to all aspects of the production.

Watch as English National Ballet’s dancers take their daily class and gain an insight into the music and design of this magical production in a lively presentation.

When: 22 November 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Circle Bar
Age: 16 years +
Price: £35.00 (includes ticket to Thu 22 November matinee performance)

Please call the Box Office to book.

Talk Ballet Pre-Performance Talk
A free introduction to the performance and a chance to meet dancers, orchestra members and staff from English National Ballet. Admittance with a ticket for the evening performance only.

When: 23 November 6.15pm - 6.45pm
Location: Rear Stalls
Price: Free for ticket holders

Please call the Box Office to book.

Company Class
A unique opportunity to watch the dancers of English National Ballet in their daily class.

When: 24 November 11.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Stalls
Age: 5 years +
Price: £12.00

Please call the Box Office to book.

On Stage Nutcracker Family Workshop - SOLD OUT
Join English National Ballet for a creative dance workshop on stage. Journey back in time to the frost covered, gas lit world of Clara and her Nutcracker Doll. Explore this festive tale in a workshop on stage, followed by the opportunity to watch Company dancers in their morning class.

When: 24 November 9.30am - 12.00pm
Location: On Stage
Age: 5-11 years plus parents
Price: £25.00 (1 adult and 1 child). Additional places £15 per person.

This event has sold out.