Nutcracker (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (17)
See it if You liked the film, ballet and awesome stagings. Lived up to all our expectations and the ‘snow scenes’ blow your mind!!
Don't see it if You don’t like ballet
See it if You like classical ballet
Don't see it if You are looking for a modern interpretation
See it if You want a classic introduction to ballet. Very populist production. Amazing venue. Definitely an experience.
Don't see it if You prefer your art to be more high brow.
See it if exquisite dancing, feel good precurser to christmas
Don't see it if how could you not like it
See it if The show is an assault in a he senses and the dancing and the costumes superb. Go and see as a holiday treat.
Don't see it if Nothing negative at all
See it if If you'd like to experience a magical Christmas ambience and a good spirit dance
Don't see it if If you are after a high profile French or Russian style ballet performance
See it if The ballerinas were amazing, the choreography was amazing, costumes were just breathtaking the Orchestra was fantastic. Wonderful day out
Don't see it if You don’t like ballet
See it if Amazing costumes and staging
Don't see it if You don’t enjoy ballet!
Critic Reviews (4)
"The Eagling 'Nutcracker’s' storytelling has never been its strongest point and, even when I am definitely sure I’m not hallucinating, the plot still seems to jump around along with the dancers."
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"The highlight of this production remains the corps de ballet. It's hard to watch the snowflakes and not feel a pound of anxiety with all those dancers trying to stay in unison, watch each other, their spacing, listen to the music, remain serene. "
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"Elegant and danced with assurance (athletic snowflakes and an entrancing waltz of the flowers), the production delivers a festive treat."
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...for this revival Eagling has updated some of the choreography — it’s lovely and lively. But dance isn’t the problem: the story is confusing, the second act lacks sparkle (brighter lighting would help) and the Christmas tree — the ballet’s iconic symbol — has no magic.
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