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Moscow City Ballet comes to Manchester Opera House

Moscow City Ballet comes to Manchester Opera House

One of Russia’s most successful touring ballet companies arrives at Manchester Opera House to perform two classics of traditional Russian ballet, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake
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The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House: making ballet accessible

The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House: making ballet accessible

Aayush Chadha reviews The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House and discusses the accessibility of ballet
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Review: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, a contemporary reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic, at the Lowry
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Review: The Nutcracker

Scintillating costumes, flexed feet, and moments of questionable timing! Reporter Georgina Gledhill examines The Moscow City Ballet’s The Nutcracker with a keen eye…
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A cracking show!

I doubt any of us have ever had a Christmas quite as captivating as the Edwards’ family Christmas in The Nutcracker. There are similarities of course; huge family gathering, a feast and even perhaps dancing. But how about a magic uncle, toys that come to life and a thrilling battle between mice and men? This […]
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