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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (London Coliseum, 2025): “Lush revamp of Tchaikovsky’s classic is a candied Christmas treat”
The English National Ballet brings back its latest production of the late-Romantic masterwork from last year’s world premiere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new take on the fairytale piece is either a smasher or a broken toy. You may say it is required by law that,…
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The 50 best shows of 2024
As this year’s last act gets ready for its grand finale, we present our annual list of the most enduring productions in both the London and UK scene. Join us, as we take a journey into the past – and reveal which ones, out of our 288 posts, have made it into our stagy wall…
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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “A traditional break with the past”
The English National Ballet opens their brand new production of Tchaikovsky’s signature Christmas classic, featuring a new montage as well as a reimagined choreography co-designed by Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin in tandem with Arielle Smith. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this different approach on the timeless…
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Review on ‘The Nutcracker – An Adult Panto’: “Done with a big pair of Christmas balls”
The classic fairy tale spreads its wings (and something else) through this irreverent show not suitable for the tight ones. Guillermo Nazara shares squeezes every part of the piece, to let us know if this touching affair was actually funny business. On the twelfth day of Christmas my dealer gave to meTwelve drillers drillingEleven pumpers…
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Review of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “Beauty is the word”
The most Christmassy theatre tradition continues to charm audiences during the holidays through its many productions across town. Guillermo Názara reviews one the company’s signature montages, playing for a limited run at London’s Royal Albert Hall – to let us know if the lavishness of the score is matched by those daring to perform it.
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Katherine Jenkins, ‘The Nutcracker’ and more to star in Royal Albert Hall’s Christmas season
The world’s most emblematic concert venue opens its doors to a season full of wonder and magic, featuring an impressive display of holiday-related shows adapted to every patron’s tastes. From film scores to camp drag events and opulent ballet production, December is by all means the month you just can’t miss an evening at the…
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Katherine Jenkins, ‘El Cascanueces’ y otros protagonistas de la temporada navideña del Royal Albert Hall
La sala de conciertos más emblemática del mundo abre sus puertas a una temporada llena de maravillas y magia, con un impresionante despliegue de espectáculos navideños adaptados a los gustos de cada cliente. Desde partituras de películas hasta eventos de drag queens y opulentas producciones de ballet, diciembre es, sin duda, el mes en el…
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Matthew Bourne’s ‘Nutcracker!’ to be postponed until next year
The upcoming national tour as wells as the Christmas production at the Sandler’s Wells have been cancelled and rescheduled due to the current uncertainty the theatre industry is going through. Bookers will be offered new performances, which are planned to be held by the end of next year and the beginning of the following.
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La producción de Matthew Bourne ‘¡Cascanueces!’ se pospone al próximo año
Tanto la gira nacional como la inminente producción de Navidad en el Sandler’s Wells han sido canceladas y programadas para la siguiente temporada, debido a la inseguridad que actualmente atraviesa la industria del teatro. Los que hayan adquirido entradas tendrán acceso a nuevas funciones, que tendrán lugar entre finales del próximo año y comienzos del…
