The Nutcracker (theatre screening)

This lovely ballet competes with Swan Lake for the title of "most popular ballet" globally. It has become a firm family favourite for the festive season. Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and first performed in St Petersburg in 1892, this was not originally a success. However, since then it has grown in popularity and, in recent years, is famous for providing the background music to many television commercials. The most recognizable pieces in the ballet include Russian Dance, Waltz of the Flowers, March, and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This screening is a recording of a performance by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, London in 2019. It is shown to you "as-live" in the Garrick's cosy and welcoming auditorium, on both the 22nd and the 29th of December. With sumptuous period designs, spellbinding stage effects and (of course) Tchaikovsky's iconic score, this version of The Nutcracker will enchant audiences of all ages. This screening will (as always) be introduced by Barry Purves with informed trivia, anecdotes and some background of the production. Come and join us in a friendly, informal and Covid-19 safe atmosphere, to take advantage of sensational screening facilities as well as our low prices and free car park.

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