| Set List | The Nutcracker (Birmingham Royal Ballet, Simon Callow) |
| Performance Notes | For the first time ever, Birmingham Royal Ballet brings this Christmas favourite to the Royal Albert Hall. This magical ballet, with its ravishing Tchaikovsky score, is the quintessential Christmas treat for all the family.
We join Clara in the Victorian setting of her family home. As midnight strikes, the Christmas tree grows and grows, and Claras nutcracker doll and his army of toy soldiers come to life. Clara is swept away through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes to the magical kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The spectacular staging has been created especially for the Royal Albert Hall with Simon Callow as the voice of Claras mysterious godfather, Drosselmeyer. Video and projection by Tony-Award-winning 59 Productions (An American in Paris, War Horse) and gorgeous period costumes conjure up a spellbinding fantasy world, in which Birmingham Royal Ballets 70 superb dancers and a full symphony orchestra weave their magic.
Kingdom of the Sweets Box Hospitality tickets were available for £836, which included exclusive hire of a second tier box, Royal Albert Hall tour, beverages, canapes, chocolates and Nutcracker-themed treats, programme per person.
Sugar Plum Matinee Party Package tickets were available for £215 per person, which included exclusive Stahlbaum family Christmas party-themed gallery reception; premium seats; after-show on-stage photo opportunity with the Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince; beverages; sweet treats; Christmas present delivered by Mr Drosselmeyer; short private ballet performance from The Nutcracker's Mother and Father; face painting and party games for children; and interval refreshments and ice cream.
Sugar Plum Evening Party Package tickets were available for £249 per person, which included exclusive Stahlbaum family Christmas party-themed gallery reception; premium seats; after-show on-stage photo opportunity with the Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince; beverages; canapes; short private ballet performance from The Nutcracker's Mother and Father; and interval hospitality.
Nutcracker Fine Dining tickets were available for £229 per person, which included meal in the Coda restaurant, champagne, beverages, programme and premium Stall seat. |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/2017/168),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2017/58),
Digital Photographs |