trepak – First Night Magazine

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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30 December, 2022

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Review of ‘The Nutcracker’: “The spell can’t be broken”

Tchaikovsky’s most family-beloved masterwork returns to many corners of the London scene for the Christmas season. Guillermo Názara reviews the English National Ballet’s take on this charming fairy tale featuring one of the most popular scores in classical music History, to let us know if this holiday treasure has been properly guarded.

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28 December, 2022

English contents, Reviews

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Review of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “Beauty is the word”

Review of ‘The Nutcracker’: “The spell can’t be broken”