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The Kingdom of the Sweets – The Nutcracker
December 11, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Monday 11th December
IN THE KINGDOM OF THE SWEETS – THE NUTCRACKER
a lecture by Nigel Bates
The Nutcracker ballet has delighted audiences at Christmas for many decades yet it was deemed a failure at its initial performances. Based upon the current Royal Ballet production by Sir Peter Wright, this lecture takes a close look at how this well-loved ballet now takes its rightful place on stage and how the music of Tchaikovsky along with story-telling, design, dance and a little bit of stage ingenuity all come together to make the most magical escape for young and old alike. Includes several performance video clips.