Nutcracker (English National Ballet) London Reviews and Tickets

Item: Nutcracker (English National Ballet)
Rating: 72
Author: Jordanne

72%

(1 Review)

Positive

100%

Mixed

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Members say

Slow, Absorbing, Exquisite, Thought-provoking, Enchanting

About the Show

English National Ballet's acclaimed production of a festive favourite.

It's Christmas Eve, and in Edwardian London, Clara receives a Nutcracker as a present. The magician Drosselmeyer transports Clara to the Land of Sweets, where she encounters the menacing Mouse King, as well as a string of charming characters from far-off lands.

Toer van Schayk has reconceptualised Marius Petipa's magical story for the ENB stage.

Member Reviews (1)

Thought-provoking, Slow, Exquisite, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if You have knowledge and patience to appreciate the art form. Some scenes are absolutely beautiful.

Don't see it if You like shows with words/clear stories. Some obvious near falls when we went to see it and that took away from the magic of the show.

Critic Reviews (1)

For a previous production

...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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