London goes nutcracker crazy this month with no less than four very different productions on offer. And for me, it has to be a traditional one, from its classical dancing and scenario to brightly varied costumes and characters. Customers with specific requirements are advised to discuss this with us prior to booking to avoid any confusion. The london coliseum theatre also known as the coliseum theatre is a west end theatre on st. Bbc michael mcintyre returns to bbc one this easter. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker in the splendour of the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. On a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the mouse king and meets a handsome stranger. Dec 30, 2015 nutcracker at the london coliseum english national ballet duration. Make english national ballets nutcracker part of your holiday celebrations. Nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum likeable dancers deliver christmas cheer despite the mice. The london coliseum is a truly magnificent theatre and i will be hosting an array of talent befitting this magnificent venue. Find the cheapest play tickets with shows in london. He now headlines at all the top comedy venues in the uk and. The hugehearted, smashhit musical arrives at the magnificent london coliseum from 23 april for a strictly limited 18week season.
Nutcracker is at the london coliseum until 10 january. Visiting eno at the coliseum english national opera. Mar 30, 2015 michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum bill bailey. Michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum chia. Britains only fulltime repertory opera company, based at the london coliseum near covent garden, eno offers a variety of englishlanguage opera. The english national ballet continues its festive tradition as nutcracker returns to the london coliseum.
From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to see the english national ballet at the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. The nutcracker, staged by the english national ballet at the london coliseum, was possibly the best first grownup ballet for my six yearold daughter. The nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum, london. He is a writer and actor, known for michael mcintyre s big show 2015, michael mcintyre s comedy roadshow 2009 and michael mcintyre. If you live in london and love the nutcracker, lucky you. English national ballets nutcracker tickets london.
Everything you need to know about your visit to the london coliseum, including what to expect at an opera, disabled access to the venue, and a history of the west ends largest theatre. Kelly ripa auditions for the nutcracker on live with kelly and michael duration. London coliseum london theatre tickets london box office. English national opera is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 00426792. The enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas cracker.
Buy tickets for michael mcintyre from ticketmaster au. Nutcracker tickets at the london coliseum, london save to. Michael mcintyre, the comedy sensation of 2009, is back. About the show unwrap a festive treat this winter as the english national ballets acclaimed version of nutcracker pirouettes back to the london coliseum. The magical christmas ballet for all the family, nutcracker at the london coliseum. In this easter special, awardwinning comedian michael mcintyre hosts a star studded night of entertainment from the majestic coliseum in the heart of londons. The nutcracker, or simply nutcracker as in wayne eaglings peter farmerdesigned 2010 version, enbs tenth version in its illustrious 70year history look out for its anniversary gala in january 2020, has always been a traditionally. English national ballet nutcracker london, coliseum 11 december 2014 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk.
Nutcracker english national ballet theatre tickets uk. This glittering production was created by wayne eagling artistic director of the company from 2005 to 2012, and with its edwardian setting created by peter farmer, it cannot fail to get you in the. Want to get closer to everything you love about the theatre. Dec, 2012 english national ballets nutcracker is a muted production lifted by sparkling dancing. Michael mcintyre s comedy roadshow bbc one, john bishops only joking sky one.
I am not an opera aficionado particularly but, loving the architecture of frank matcham and knowing somebody who works at the venue, i felt the offer was well worth investing in as it would also correspond with a visit to london for another event. English national ballet nutcracker london dancetabs. English national opera home the home of english opera. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and tchaikovskys glorious score played live on a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where. Michael mcintyre is heading to bbc one this easter sunday to host a jampacked night of entertainment and variety, in michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum.
The nutcracker, coliseum, londonfaeries, linbury studio, london the independent subscribe now. The performance is bright and assured wayne eaglings revival of the english national ballets production is always a treat at christmas but tchaikovsky. London coliseum, london nutcracker english national ballet the timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet. Nutcracker returns following soldout runs in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Oct 15, 2015 english national ballets acclaimed production of nutcracker returns to the london coliseum during the christmas period from wednesday 16th december 2015 to sunday 10th january 2016. Michael hazen james mcintyre born 21 february 1976 is an english comedian, writer, and. The nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum.
Its worth seeing a show here just for the beautiful auditorium. As the air grows colder, clara and her valiant nutcracker take a hot air balloon ride across london to the glistening land of snow where her adventure really begins. Whatever the designer has done, however fantastical and virtuosic his visions, the lighting chief can ruin it. The programme follows the success of michael mcintyre s very christmassy christmas show, broadcast on christmas day 2014, which saw the comic joined by a range of guests for chat, cooking, music and comedy. Welcome to marks tickets, the best ticket resale marketplace on the internet. You know that christmas is really on its way when you see your first nutcracker. Introducing theatrecard classic and theatrecard plus. Michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum 2015 imdb. Comedy at the coliseum tickets from shows in london. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballet at the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas treat. The uks top comedian michael mcintyre hosts a jampacked night of entertainment and variety from londons largest theatre, the stunning coliseum.
The coliseum is london s largest theatre, seating more than 2,500 audience members. English national ballets the nutcracker is a christmas stalwart in the companys annual repertoire and tonight draws on the traditional production created by former enb artistic director wayne eagling the first act creates a gleaming veneer of opulence. Kara tointon shrugs off relationship rumours for night at. Dec 15, 2017 the enb nutcracker at london coliseum is a christmas cracker of a show the enb nutcracker. Were so happy that youve decided to stop by and give our site a look. London coliseum eno, english national ballet, hairspray. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets london box. So it is with english national ballets new nutcracker, in which two gigantic miscalculations kill any of its oldfashioned atmosphere.
On christmas eve in edwardian london, clara is given a nutcracker doll for christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical world. This delightful ballet promises enchantment and adventure to melt the hearts of audiences old and young alike. Cheap comedy at the coliseum tickets, london coliseum. This christmas season children and adults can visit the london coliseum to see the nutcracker.
Phil mcintyre live ltd proudly presents milton jones in milton. The actress opted for a simple yet chic monochrome look as she arrived to watch the nutcracker at the london coliseum on thursday. Other than that the lc is a great place to see visiting ballets and other dance shows. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the london coliseum. In this easter special, awardwinning comedian michael mcintyre hosts a starstudded night of entertainment from the majestic coliseum in the heart of londons. Nutcracker at the london coliseum english national ballet duration. Every year, when the first snow falls and the holidays approach, theatregoers from around the world line up to enjoy the story of clara, a magician named drosselmeyer, and a holiday adventure that features everything from a villainous mouse king to the. Michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum, michael mcintyres very christmassy. The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet on christmas eve in edwardian london, clara is given a nutcracker doll for christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical world.
The term london coliseum andor the nutcracker as well as all associated graphics, logos, andor other trademarks, tradenames or s are the property of the london coliseum andor the nutcracker and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. Nutcracker is at the london coliseum until 5 january 2020. The acclaimed english national ballets captivating production returns for 2019 the nutcracker at the london coliseum, london. Easter night at the coliseum, a oneoff special for bbc one. The theatre opened on december 24, 1904 as the london coliseum theatre of varieties and was designed by architect frank matcham for sir oswald stoll with the ambition of being the largest and finest peoples palace of entertainment of the age. Nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum. The timeless christmas story of nutcracker makes its way back to the london coliseum for christmas, performed by the brilliant english national ballet. Michael mcintyre tickets, the london palladium official box office. The hugehearted, smashhit musical arrives at the magnificent london coliseum from 23 april for a. For all the recent innovations that tamara rojo has brought to the english national ballet, including three stunning fullevening programmes of her own devising, the nutcracker is still the heart of every season, having been performed at christmas in every one of the companys 66 years to date, including in its former guise as the london.
The magical tale of holiday adventure begins when young clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather, a wizardly toymaker named drosselmeyer. English national ballets nutcracker at london coliseum at. Wayne eagling english national ballet london coliseum to 30 december 2018. To pick your own seats for the nutcracker at london coliseum simply find the performances youd like to see from the listings below and youll be given the option. How to decide which of the 4 nutcrackers to see in london.
Michael mcintyre s meteoric rise to fame took the comedy world by storm last year. New musical version of jm barries story in which peter pan invites wendy, john and michael along on a big adventure. Michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum bbc1 variety. A sparkling delight with plenty to thrill children and grownups. Buy tickets online now or find out more with london theatreland. Whats on this month november 2019 muddy stilettos herts and. Coliseum, london at the heart of english national ballets beautiful, confusing nutcracker is the dazzling partnership between daria. As snow falls in edwardian london on christmas eve, clara is gifted an enchanted nutcracker who leads her on an exciting journey. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. Ive been to the bolshoi and teatro colon this year and the coliseum is every part their match. Dont miss michael ball reprising his olivier awardwinning role as edna turnblad alongside star of have i got news for you, paul merton, as husband wilbur. Born in london to ray cameron born thomas cameron mcintyre. The london coliseum was designed by frank matcham for sir oswald stoll.
Built in 1904 specifically as a venue for variety shows, a peoples theatre, it had a very broad appeal at the time. With our huge range of cheap dance tickets, london shows have never been better value. Produced by hungry mcbear, the joint venture business between michael mcintyre and hungry bear media, and commissioned by mark linsey. The uks top comedian michael mcintyre hosts a jampacked night of entertainment and variety from london s largest theatre, the stunning coliseum in this easter special, michael presents the worlds leading comedians, music superstars and jawdropping speciality acts as well as his own recordbreaking comic talents. Michael mcintyre to host bbc one easter special news. Swan lake by the russian national ballet, hertford theatre. Book direct from the box office the best choice of seats and no delivery fees. Cheap the nutcracker at london tickets marks tickets. Michael mcintyre hosts a special night of live entertainment from the london coliseum. Michael mcintyre presents easter night at the coliseum. English national opera, london coliseum, st martins lane, london wc2n 4es. Book with us for the nutcracker english national ballet and enjoy great entertainment at a price thats in tune with your budget. Les dennis and connor mcintyre are the ugly sisters, alongside. Find events, book tickets and discover opera at eno.
Next up, michael had some audience participation whilst some musical prodigy children performed, well actually it was just one boy who was a 12yearold pianist and singer. Win tickets to michael ball and alfie boe at the o2. Mike gunn early in his career mike was supporting the likes of jo brand and alan davies. The lighting chief holds the success of a magical fairytale staging in his hands. Dec 19, 2015 wayne eaglings nutcracker returns again to the coliseum for its sixth year as a staple of english national ballets repertoire. Tickets are available now via our free tickets page.
Things to do in london this december 2019 from artists open studios to a jane. Over the past few years the english national ballet has gone from streghth to strength and their annual nutcracker is now firmly established as a london christmas classic. A record breaking size, it had more than 2,300 seats and amazingly luxurious facilities. Jools holland and his rhythm and blues orchestra, watford colosseum, 8 nov. Choreography wayne eagling, music tchaikovsky english national ballet london coliseum 11 december 2019 to 5 january 2020. London coliseum guided tours discover the secrets of london s largest theatre on one of our guided tours, the home of some of your favourite operas. Michael coleman brilliantly enacts the crotchety and quirky grandfather that make the story come alive from the moment the curtain rises.
Its christmas eve in edwardian london and clara is playing with her enchanted nutcracker doll. Things to do in london in december 2019 the london resident. Cheap the nutcracker tickets at the london coliseum. A timeless holiday tradition the nutcracker is one of the most beloved ballets of all time. Bbc one michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum. News, features, performance listings for broadway, offbroadway, london and regional theatre.
Nutcracker english national ballet tickets london coliseum. This will be a true variety show for all the family to enjoy. Featuring lots of adventure and a heavy sprinkling of magic, this enchanting ballet is a firm favourite for all ages. Michael ball reprises his olivier awardwinning performance as edna in hairspray the musical next year. Enb certainly lack no dance talent, as is abundantly obvious in this festive masterclass led by erina takahashi as a firstly vulnerable, but later resplendent clara. The largest theatre in london and absolutely stunningly decorated. Nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum the.
Michael mcintyres easter night at the coliseum bbc1. When i heard the bbc were making a show called michael mcintyre s easter night at the coliseum, i knew i had to be involved. Britains biggest comedian michael mcintyre is going global with his big world tour. Les dennis and connor mcintyre are the ugly sisters, alongside crooner gareth gates as who else. In america, the nutcracker is an annual obligation for ballet companies and audiences alike. With a catchy score of 60s inspired songs and a bighearted tale about selflove and equality to enjoy, catch ball and co. In the uk, michael has performed three arena tours selling over 1. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker returns to the london coliseum this december in another bewitching production by the english national ballet.
The fairytale, with its dancing toys, dastardly mice and lush christmas setting, was an easy introduction to ballets elegant interplay of story, music and dance. Most english national opera performances are in english and also have surtitles displayed on a board above the stage. Michael mcintyre was born on february 21, 1976 in merton, london, england as michael hazen james mcintyre. The nutcracker runs from 11 december 2019 until 5 january 2020 at the london coliseum. On a sparkling christmas eve in a frostdusted edwardian london, clara and her. Book direct from the london palladiums official box office for the best choice of seats at the best price to michael mcintyre. The eno presents great shows at the london coliseum but like the intial poster said, the seats are rather uncomfortable and not so easy to see the shows if you are seated on the end of an aisle in the upper levels. Buy the nutcracker tickets at london coliseum directly from the box office.
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