David Nixon OBE

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The Nutcracker

Christmas cracker by a star company.

Sunday Express

Christmas Eve in the twinkling drawing room of the Edwards' family home. Amidst the commotion the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever taller.

Uncle Drosslemeyer's curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most.

Share in Clara's adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.

Northern Ballet's The Nutcracker brings to life everyone's favourite Christmas story. Performed to Tchaikovsky's enduring score, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all.

Running Time: 1hr 53mins

…a charming show … that will delight ballet fans of all ages.

The Mail on Sunday

Creative Team

• Choreographer and Director David Nixon
• Set Designer Charles Cusick Smith
• Lighting Designer Mark Jonathan
• Costumes David Nixon
• Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Music arranged by John Longstaff
• Music Director John Pryce Jones
• Costume Design Assistant Chris Giles

It's been done before but rarely so delightful.

Manchester Evening News

an enchanting confection guaranteed to transcend the credit crunch blues.

Yorkshire Post

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