The Nutcracker from The Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker from The Royal Ballet

Coming to cinemas across Australia January 31, 2014.

The Royal Ballet's production of THE NUTCRACKER will be broadcast live into cinemas across Australia from January 31. This production premiered at No. 1 in the UK Box Office when it debuted on December 12, 2013 - a Royal Opera & Ballet Live cinema record-breaker! Glittering with holiday sparkle, THE NUTCRACKER is a firm family favourite and is classical ballet at its most approachable.

It features a mesmerising score by Tchaikovsky, a fierce battle between the toy soldiers and the army of Mice led by the Mouse King, and the famous dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy danced by Royal Ballet Principal dancer Laura Morera, with Federico Bonelli as the Prince.
 
The full Company of The Royal Ballet fills the stage with colour and energy while the set designs, beautiful costumes and impressive staging creates a magical atmosphere. Peter Wright's production was first seen at Covent Garden in 1984 and is ready to reveal its magic to another generation.
 
Tchaikovsky's intoxicating score, performed by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House contains a wealth of famous melodies, recognizable to ballet newcomers and aficionados alike. Visually enchanting designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman hark back to a traditional 19th Century Christmas; experience the quintessential British Christmas on the silver screen in this one-off festive treat.

Playing at the following cinema venues:
Melbourne: Palace Balwyn Cinema, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como: Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 & 5, Cameo Cinemas: Feb 1, 2 & 5
Warragul: Warragul Cinema: Feb 1, 2 & 5
Sydney: Palace Verona, Palace Norton Street: Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 & 5
Byron Bay: Palace Byron Bay: Feb 2 & 5
Canberra: Palace Electric Cinema: Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 & 5
Brisbane: Palace Barracks: Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 & 5
Adelaide: Palace Nova Eastend: Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 & 5
Perth: Cinema Paradiso: Feb 1 & 2
Hobart: State Cinema: Feb 1 & 5

Captured live from these renowned venues and screened via state-of-the-art digital projection with digitally recorded surround sound, the 2013/14 Opera/Ballet season will showcase passionate works from legendary composers such as Verdi, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Bellini and Mozart, at a fraction of the original ticket price, guaranteeing the -best' seat in the house every time!

The Royal Ballet
Tchaikovsky's THE NUTCRACKER (Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 & 5)
 

The Royal Opera
Wagner's PARSIFAL  (Feb 7, 8, 9 & 12)
 
The Royal Ballet
GISELLE  (Feb 14, 15, 16 & 19)
 
Opéra National de Paris
Bellini's I PURITANI  (Feb 21, 22, 23 & 26)
 
Royal Opera
Mozart's DON GIOVANNI  (March 1, 2 & 5)
 
Opéra National de Paris
LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT (The Sleeping Beauty)  (March 14, 15, 16 & 19)
 
Opéra National de Paris
Puccini's LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST  (March 28, 29, 30 & April 2)
 
Royal Ballet
Tchaikovsky's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (April 5, 6 & 9)
 
Royal Ballet
THE WINTER'S TALE  (May 16, 17, 18 & 21)
                
Opéra National de ParisWagner's TRISTAN UND ISOLDE  (May 23, 24, 25 & 28)
 
Opéra national de Paris
BALACHINE /MILLEPIED  (June 27, 28, 29 & July 2)

Opéra National de Paris
Verdi's LA TRAVIATA  (July 4, 5, 6 & 9)

Royal Opera
Puccini's MANON LESCAUT (July 18, 19, 20 & 23)