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“The Nutcracker” Fairy-tale ballet Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Libretto: Marius Petipa after Hoffmann's tale Choreography: Marius Petipa The magical ballet “The Nutcracker” makes its traditional winter entrance on stage. It is a true masterpiece of music and choreography! On Christmas Eve, young Marie receives a nutcracker from her uncle. At night, the toys begin to come alive and move, and the little girl is swept into a whirl of extraordinary adventures. The magic of Christmas, magnificent costumes, varied choreography and a true festive atmosphere make The Nutcracker a show for the whole family. A marvellous ballet, a symphony of beauty and grace! This will be the French premiere of the British Festival Ballet, directed by Yassaui Mergaliyev, an exceptional dancer who won the gold medal at the prestigious Varna competition and was honoured by the government of Kazakhstan for his artistic career, and by Sophie Mergaliyev, a former dancer with the Royal Swedish Ballet. The refined style, the traditions of the Vaganova school and the technical brilliance of the English school make this young company one of the most accomplished touring companies today. Come and discover this fairy tale with the sublime music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. An absolute must-see!

“The Nutcracker” Fairy-tale ballet

Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Libretto: Marius Petipa after Hoffmann's tale

Choreography: Marius Petipa

The magical ballet “The Nutcracker” makes its traditional winter entrance on stage. It is a true masterpiece of music and choreography!

On Christmas Eve, young Marie receives a nutcracker from her uncle. At night, the toys begin to come alive and move, and the little girl is swept into a whirl of extraordinary adventures.

The magic of Christmas, magnificent costumes, varied choreography and a true festive atmosphere make The Nutcracker a show for the whole family. A marvellous ballet, a symphony of beauty and grace!

This will be the French premiere of the British Festival Ballet, directed by Yassaui Mergaliyev, an exceptional dancer who won the gold medal at the prestigious Varna competition and was honoured by the government of Kazakhstan for his artistic career, and by Sophie Mergaliyev, a former dancer with the Royal Swedish Ballet.

The refined style, the traditions of the Vaganova school and the technical brilliance of the English school make this young company one of the most accomplished touring companies today.

Come and discover this fairy tale with the sublime music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. An absolute must-see!