From the greatest city of Moscow, the cradle of classical ballet, Moscow City Ballet celebrates the Russian tradition in spectacular style on its 2020 UK Tour, appearing at The Regent Theatre in Stoke‐on‐Trent this month for 3 days. The company’s dazzling repertoire of full-scale ballet classics will perform The Nutcracker – emphasising the fact that Russian ‘big story’ ballets combine artistry, technique, narrative and live music, thus providing a true dancing experience. Audiences can not only marvel at the perfection of its corps de ballet but witness the excellent dexterity, grace and skill of principal dancers Liliya Oryekhova and Dmitry Lazovik.
The Nutcracker is a timeless classic and this original interpretation has an innovative freshness. Clara is whisked away on a magical adventure with her Nutcracker Prince, including a visit to the exquisite Land of Flowers and the beautiful Flower Fairy. Complete with stunning costumes and sumptuous set, this enchanting ballet is an eternal seasonal favourite for the whole family and the perfect introduction to Russian classical ballet.
While the original authentic choreography of Petipa is preserved, the production incorporates the distinctive composition of the late Victor Smirnov‐Golovanov, star of the Bolshoi. This precious legacy is upheld by the new generation of principal dancers, adding a youthful exuberance to this renowned ballet.
Tchaikovsky is the undisputed Tsar of ballet; his sweeping scores have the power to transport audiences from delight to despair, each composition a masterpiece perfectly complementing the dancers and narrative, especially when performed by a live orchestra.
How much do the tickets to Moscow City Ballet cost?
Tickets are priced from £13 to £56.90.
How do I book tickets to watch Moscow City Ballet ‘s The Nutcracker?
Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 0844 871 7649 or by visiting ATG’s website here.
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
The show will be opening on Monday, 20 January and will run until Wednesday, 22 January 2020. Shows will be at 7pm each night and will run for 1 hour and 50 minutes (including interval).
Where is The Regent Theatre in Hanley, Stoke?
Piccadilly
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1AP
Tel: 08448717649
Tips / Information
- Parking is ample either around the public car parks close to The Regent, but do check the rules. Some parking lots might need you to pay even at night. We parked up at intu Potteries and that cost us £1 (its fixed rate after 6pm).
- The Regent also provides binoculars (usually located at the back of each seat) for £1.
- Programme Booklets are usually on sale for £5, full details of the show and cast members are featured on it.
- The Regent is a beautiful theatre with ornate decor and traditional seating. It has plenty of performances out throughout the year and lots of variety.
About Regent Theatre
The Regent Theatre is a theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, it is one of several theatres in the city centre and one of two owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group. The building was converted for full-time use as a theatre in 1999, and since then has hosted a number of shows and musicals. The theatre is also the northern base for the Glyndebourne Touring Opera.
About Moscow City Ballet
The Moscow City Ballet was founded in 1988 by the distinguished Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, with the aim to promote the original ideas of the great 19th and 20th century Russian choreographers. The birth of the company was a direct outcome of the sweeping changes in the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, where “Glastnost” and “Perestroyka” made the private enterprise legal again and Moscow City Ballet was the first privately owned ballet company in the USSR. It’s original name “The New Ballet of Moscow” was deemed too descriptive and the new name, “The Moscow City Ballet” was adopted in 1990. The company remains true to its original ideals, showcasing some of the greatest works of the Russian and Soviet ballet heritage. Its new aim is to preserve the legacy of late Victor Smirnov-Golovanov’s original choreography, with the ballets such as The Nutcracker, Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet having been exclusively choreographed by Victor for the Moscow City Ballet.
The company’s first appearance was in 1989 in Seoul, Korea. Its success outside of Russia makes it one of Russia’s most extensively touring ballet companies. Since 1988, Moscow City Ballet has appeared in Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Hong-Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Netherlands, People’s Republic of China, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic Korea, R.O.C. Taiwan, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America and, naturally, in Russia itself. The company’s greatest success has been in the United Kingdom where it has given more than 1000 performances since 1991, accompanied by the Moscow City Ballet Orchestra.
Moscow City Ballet is one of Russia’s most successful and popular touring ballet companies, highly admired for its distinctive style, dramatic story‐telling, exciting choreography and exceptionally gifted dancers. Under the artistic direction of Victor Smirnov-Golovanov’s widow, Ludmila Neroubashchenko, the company continues to be committed to promoting ballet in the Russian classical tradition to audiences all over the world.
About PMB Presentations
PMB Presentations has a reputation for excellence. The organisation represents ‘high end’ visiting companies of genuine repute and pedigree. PMB personnel have been associated with all genres of live shows especially Dance, Opera and Ballet since 1996, and participated in over 10,000 high-quality performances in the major UK regional theatres; international concert halls; Theatre Champs Elysees Paris, and in London at the Royal Festival Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall and London Coliseum. In the UK dance market where theatres and councils attempt to build audiences for dance, particularly contemporary dance, classical ballet touring under the PMB banner remains the most popular audience choice, maintaining consistently large attendance.
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Photo Credit: Regent Theatre/Moscow City Ballet/PMB Presentations
