A pianist, a ballerina, state-of-the-art animations and digital effects. The Nutcracker for the 21st century.
The Nutcracker and I is back in London for an extraordinary milestone: the 100th performance, having enchanted audiences across the globe, in some of the most important venues across Europe, China, US, Emirates and Australia.
Alexandra Dariescu inspires audiences by telling her own story as Clara: from a little girl who dares to dream to a concert pianist travelling the world.
On stage, Dariescu is at the piano joined by the ballerina behind a see-through gauze screen, whilst exquisite, hand drawn digital animations are projected onto the gauze and interact with the ballerina, bringing the magical story to life.
The music contains 15 virtuosic movements of the original Tchaikovsky score arranged by Mikhail Pletnev, Stefan Esipoff, Percy Grainger and three brand new transcriptions by Gavin Sutherland.
Celebrate the 100th performance of this stunning production and 'dare to dream'!
The Nutcracker and I was premiered at Barbican’s Milton Court in December 2017, supported by Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and has since then enjoyed international critical acclaim on many tours across Europe, Australia, China, the Emirates and the US.
Presented by Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Listings
The Nutcracker and I: Tuesday 26 November 2024
Milton Court Concert Hall Silk St, London, EC2Y 9BH
Tickets: Standard £15, available here: The Nutcracker and I | Barbican
Further Information: The Nutcracker and I | Barbican