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Nutcracker set to bring Killerton alive

Killerton will continue its tradition of festive fun in a bigger way than ever when the estate throws open its doors to the public from Saturday 22 November until Sunday 4 January, 11am-4pm. Visitors will be greeted by the beautifully transformed house themed on the classic Nutcracker story. The outdoors will also have a festive feel with family activities in the historic, twinkling parkland. The National Trust property, just outside of Exeter, invites visitors on a fairy tale journey to discover the story of The Nutcracker. Each room in the historic house will be adorned with elaborate,...

Vienna Festival Ballet comes to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 09/30/2014 - 11:56am

The acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet will be performing one of the great classics of world ballet, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, at Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday 12 October.

The Vienna Festival Ballet, which was formed in 1980, regularly tours the UK under artistic director Peter Mallek and provides the opportunity to see the art and skills of the ballet at close quarters.

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the...

World's best-loved ballet comes to Exeter

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the world’s best-loved ballets - and it's coming to Exeter next month.

It is an enchanting story which centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier.

Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker doll combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through a shimmering winter land scene to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

Returning by popular demand, following several successful performances, including Sleeping Beauty...

The Nutcracker

Event Date: 
28/11/2013 - 7:30pm to 29/11/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth

Ballet Theatre UK presents The Nutcracker

Whether continuing a valued tradition or discovering the magic of this beloved festive classic for the first time – Ballet Theatre UK’s Nutcracker is sure to leave you with a sense of warmth and treasured memories that will last a lifetime.

Tchaikovsky's most loved and unforgettable musical score combines with magical choreography, exquisite costumes and breathtaking scenery that together creates an atmosphere of fantasy and illusion.

"Glittering costumes, expressive dancers.....a pleasure to witness a production of this...