Dancers: Faye Leung, Zhang Yao
Photo: Gordon Wong
The Nutcracker
A Dazzling Christmas Fantasy
Be whisked away to the land of sugarplums and waltzing flowers this Christmas, with young Clara and her handsome magical prince. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's story adapted by the French writer, Alexandre Dumas, and set to Tchaikovsky's whimsical music, The Nutcracker ballet was first performed at St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre in December 1892, and has since become a magical part of Christmas tradition for adults and children all over the world.
The story opens with a fabulous Christmas party, and centres around Clara and an enchanted Nutcracker doll. The sparkling Christmas tree, which grows to a dazzling height, hints at the magic and fantasy to come. Later, Clara finds herself witness to an exciting battle between rats and toy soldiers. The death of the Rat King breaks the spell on the Nutcracker, and as Prince of Bonbon Land once again, he travels with Clara through the Land of Snow, eventually arriving at the Ice Palace where they are entertained by dancers from exotic lands.
The Hong Kong Ballet stages Stephen Jefferies' delightful choreography for the 12th year. Together with enchanting music of Tchaikovsky played by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, the skill of the dancers and the sumptuous set and costumes, this beautiful ballet is a spectacular festive feast for the senses not to be missed.
- Choreography
- Stephen Jefferies
- Children Dance
- Rashna Homji
- Chinese Dance
- Sheng Pei-qi
- Music
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Design
- Peter Farmer
- Lighting Consultant & Design
- Leo Cheung
- Conductor
- Ormsby Wilkins
- Live Accompaniment
- Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Programme Plus!
Pre-performance Talk
20.12.2008 (Sat) - 7:00pm;
21.12.2008 (Sun) - 2:00pm
Level 4 Foyer, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
* Conducted in English with Cantonese translation
For registration and enquiries:
(852) 2105 9724 / marketing@hkballet.com
Pre-performance Workshop
20.12.2008 (Sat) 12 noon - 1pm (Group 1) [FULL]
21.12.2008 (Sun) 12 noon - 1pm (Group 2) [FULL]
GR2, 8/F, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Fee: $50 each / Quota: 35 per group
Limited quota; first-come,first-served!
For registration and enquiries:
Education & Outreach Department
(852) 2105 9743 / 2105 9744 / education@hkballet.com
Making your Christmas wishes
20-21, 23-25.12 (7:00 – 10:00pm)
20-21, 25.12 (2:00 – 5:00pm)
Level 2 Foyer, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Christmas Funny Make-up
26.12.2008 (Friday)
after matinée performance
Level 2 Foyer, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
*For ages 6 to 12. Places are limited; first-come, first-served.
Discounts:
- 50% off -
- Full-time students, senior citizens, people with disabilities (Limited tickets for students available on a first-come-first-served basis)
- 20% off -
- Each purchase of 20 or more full-price tickets (Maximum 40 tickets for each purchase)
- 10% off -
- Each purchase of 10-19 full-price tickets, Friends of Hong Kong Ballet
- 10% off -
- Friends of Chung Ying, Friends of PIP Theatre, Zuni members, CCDC Dance Generation Premium members, HKPO Club Bravo members and Friends of HKCO (First two tickets)
'Cheers!' Series Discount(except VIP tickets):
10% off for each purchase of 2 different programmes; 15% off for each purchase of 3 different programmes; 20% off for each purchase of 4 or more different programmes
*Discount not applicable to VIP tickets
*50% discount not applicable to $600 tickets
*Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discounts for each purchase
- Audiences are advised to arrive punctually.
- Late-comers will not be admitted until a suitable break or the intermission
- The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artist
