T01365378822On a Christmas Eve unlike any other, Clara receives a magical gift that most certainly didn't come from Amazon... Transported to a fantastical kingdom where toy lemurs come to life, nutcrackers can talk and just about anything feels possible, she soon discovers that it's not just mice lurking beneath the floorboards. But danger is coming - will Clara and her friends be able to stop the King of the Rats in his tracks before it's too late? And why is she so fixated on her imaginary unicorn? Bristol Old Vic presents a bold and wild theatrical re-telling of The Nutcracker, full of magic, adventure and show-stopping dance numbers.Producer Bristol Old Vic. Author Tom Morris. Music Gwyneth Herbert. Lyrics Gwyneth Herbert. Director Lee Lyford. Design Tom Rogers. Performer Tristan Sturrock (Mr Choke). Performer Patrycja Kujawska (Mother / Queen Spoon / Baboon with Spoon). Performer Guy Hughes (Eddie). Performer Harry Bird. Performer Denzel Baidoo (The Nutcracker). Performer Mae Munuo (Claire). Performer Kirris Riviere (Martin / King Sausage). Performer Gwyneth Herbert (Queen Rat). | |
| 24 Nov 22 to 7 Jan 23 | Bristol Old Vic, Bristol :: V857 listing details L586025341 |
T0826478844On Christmas Eve the toymaker Drosselmeier gives Marie and Fritz a traditional nutcracker in the shape of a soldier. Captivated by this strange little wooden figure, Marie stays up extra late to settle him down in the toy cabinet. As the clock strikes midnight the Mouse King appears with his mouse army, and challenges brave Nutcracker to a fearsome battle. And then the most magical story begins to unfold...Company Jellyfish Theatre Company. | |
| 2 Dec 18 to 9 Dec 18 | The Lion and Unicorn Theatre, Inner London :: V219 listing details L0849864721 |
the play - T01520269014It's Christmas and when Clara is given a wooden nutcracker in the shape of a handsome Prince, little does she know that she and her brother Fritz are about to be drawn into a great adventure. The Mouse Queen and the Mouse King have stolen the magic of the Christmas Tree star and the Land of Make Believe is in danger. The children and the toys must join in battle against the rotten royal rodents to save the magic of Christmas and restore the Prince to the throne. But first, Clara and Fritz must learn how to believe... Most suitable for ages 4+Company Story Pocket Theatre. Author Jenifer Toksvig. Music David Perkins. Director Julia Black. Director Adam Forde. | |
| 14 Dec 15 to 17 Dec 15 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L2047898518 |
| 29 Dec 14 to 3 Jan 15 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L761243757 |
T820047143It's Christmas Eve and the mysterious Uncle Drosselmeier gives Clara an enchanted nutcracker as her present. A magical world unfolds where toys come to life, gingerbread soldiers do battle with armies of mice, and Clara journeys far and wide in search of her elusive Prince. See this classic tale brought to life by one of the theatre's fastest rising directors, Blanche McIntyre (The Seagull, The Birthday Party) and a much acclaimed double act, Hattie Naylor and Paul Dodgson. A feast of colour, song and fantasy, this is the ultimate Christmas show! Suitable for ages 6+Adapted by Hattie Naylor. Adapted by Paul Dodgson. Director Blanche McIntyre. | |
| 5 Dec 13 to 12 Jan 14 | NST Campus, Southampton :: V776 listing details L35590014 |
T01214749640In his toyshop, Zachariah, the toymaker is hard at work. Reality leads into fantasy as the toys come to life and the audience is taken on a series of magical adventures..... The imaginative use of toys, automata and puppets make this performance particularly magical. Running time 1 hour with no interval. Age 5 and over.Company Cornelius and Jones. | |
| 17 Apr 09 to 18 Apr 09 | Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942 listing details L1516639026 |
| 3 Jan 09 | Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich :: V70 listing details L841070195 |
| 12 Dec 08 | New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth :: V769 listing details L01806075134 |
T440615689Meet the affable but slightly peculiar Uncle Drosselmeir; his nephew Elias, with teeth strong enough to break nuts; the kind hearted Clara, and Kurt the evil Mouse King, out to avenge his mothers death. From giant Christmas trees, candy lakes, chocolate forests and sugar flowers to the battle of the toys and exploding mouse heads, this grisly comic adventure has somthing for everyone. Run time 1 hour 30 mins including an intervalProducer The Egg. Director Lee Lyford. Design Hayley Grindle. | |
| 12 Dec 08 to 10 Jan 09 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L01785201624 |
T02020960928Adapted from Hoffman's The Nutcracker. The play takes place in a toyshop in 19th century Germany where Zachariah the toymaker is hard at work. Reality gradually gives way to dream-like fantasy as the audience is led into a series of amazing adventures. The toys come to life like those of Marie and Fritz in the fairytale, and Zachariah takes on the character of the children's godfather Drosselmeier - the sinister clockmaker. The imaginative use of toys, automata, puppets and Christmas traditions makes the show particularly magical and although aimed at young audiences it is vividly accessible to all ages. Age 5+Company Cornelius and Jones. | |
| 3 Jul 04 | The Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol :: V1384579886 listing details L0290642739 |
| 21 Feb 04 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L832810105 |
| 18 Feb 04 | Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V160 listing details L02133449582 |
| 17 Feb 04 | Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V752 listing details L01086252553 |
| 4 Jan 04 to 17 Jan 04 | Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool :: V518 listing details L1161650033 |
| 22 Dec 03 to 23 Dec 03 | Brewery Arts, Cirencester :: V96 listing details L1127864392 |
| 20 Dec 03 to 21 Dec 03 | Guildhall Theatre, Derby :: V994 listing details L312913970 |
| 6 Dec 03 | Southport Arts Centre, Southport :: V542 listing details L482119750 |
| 23 Nov 03 | Third Floor Arts Centre, Portsmouth :: V772 listing details L0262030571 |
| 22 Nov 03 | NST Campus, Southampton :: V776 listing details L01876611691 |
| 15 Nov 03 | Playhouse, Salisbury :: V923 listing details L100814139 |
| 11 Oct 03 | Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich :: V70 listing details L01589807920 |
| 4 Oct 03 | Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673 listing details L265475056 |
T1494254785Company Arena Touring Theatre. | |
| 19 Dec 03 | Leighton Buzzard Theatre, Leighton Buzzard :: V13 listing details L1011634112 |
T1463647799A story of fantasy and magic, which inspired the world-famous ballet. This exciting puppet production with all the wonderful music introduces the children, Clara and Fritz, the Court Magician, Drosselmayer the Storytelller, and many more characters including performing cats, dancing monkeys and of course the Nutcracker himself! See the battle between the Three Headed Mouse King and the brave Nutcracker, the underwater ballet, and the Waltz of the Flowers!Company International Purves Puppets. | |
| 18 Dec 01 to 20 Dec 01 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L0535355698 |
T0150118828Performer Andrina Carroll. Performer Malcolm James. Performer Alison Pettitt. Performer Gabriel Swartland. Performer Jo Theaker. Director Michael Birch. Design Robert Innes-Hopkins. Lighting Peter Mumford. | |
| 16 Dec 98 to 23 Jan 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L01336210945 |
