Ballet BC
Ballet BC

“Alberta Ballet’s Nutcracker sparkles like a Fabergé egg.”

VANCOUVER SUN

QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE

 
 

Choreography: EDMUND STRIPE
Music: Pyotr Illich Tchaikovsky
Live Music: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Set and Costumes: Zack Brown
Lighting: Pierre Lavoie

Alberta Ballet’s magical version of the delightful Christmas story returns with riveting storytelling that will usher young and old alike into a rich and festive holiday mood. Choreographed by Edmund Stripe, with spectacular sets and costumes by Emmy Award-winning designer Zack Brown, this production takes place in the opulent grandeur of turn of the 20th century Imperial Russia. Danced to the glorious Tchaikovsky score, played live by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, this production displays every cent of the $1.5 million budget through the stunning sets and elaborate costumes. With scores of dancing children, mice dressed as soldiers and snowflakes dressed as princesses, this ballet is pure entertainment for the whole family and a great addition to your holiday traditions.






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