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Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum

English National Ballet Philharmonic
Where? London Coliseum, 8 St. Martin’s Lane, Trafalgar Square When? 12th December 2024 to 12th January 2025 7.30 PM (Mon-Sat) 2.30 PM matinees (Mon & Thu-Sun); 2 PM (Tue) Running time? 2 hours, with interval Price? From £22 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern Other nearby stations: Covent Garden, Embankment and Leicester Square Train fares

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It wouldn't be Christmas without a performance of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum. The magical treat will leave you with a festive glow long after the holidays have been and gone.

English National Ballet dancers from The NutcrackerPhoto: londontheatredirect.com

Featuring over 100 dancers and musicians from the English National Ballet Philharmonic, the show's beautifully festive sets and elaborate costumes will immerse you in the enchanting wintry world of Edwardian London.

The story of The Nutcracker

Clara gets the surprise of her life when she creeps downstairs to play with her brand-new nutcracker on Christmas Eve... because when the clock strikes midnight the decorated tree starts growing and growing through the ceiling!

Her nutcracker doll then springs to life and starts battling with the formidable Mouse King, before taking her on a hot air balloon ride over the glistening rooftops of London to a frozen wintry wonderland.

After visiting the Sugar Plum Fairy in the colourful Kingdom of Sweets, a magnificent Toytown battle then follows and romance blossoms with a handsome Prince.

English National Ballet dancers from The NutcrackerPhoto: londontheatredirect.com

What the theatre critics say...

Sunday Express: ★★★★ "This is a splendid Nutcracker and perfect Christmas treat"; Daily Mail: ★★★★ "You can't go wrong with this delicious Nutcracker"; Daily Express: ★★★★ "Fully deserves its place at the centre of London's Christmas celebrations"

The Nutcracker Cast & Creatives

Director: Aaron S Watkin; Written by: TA Hoffmann, Dumas; Music and lyrics: Tchaikovsky

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