Review- The nutcracker at the Birmingham Hippodrome
From the moment the curtain raises to reveal Clara's mother in a vibrant red dress gazing at a Christmas tree over the playful sound of Tchaikovsky, one is immersed in the world of The nutcracker.
The sets have changed slightly in recent years- in particular, the flight sequence looked a little different this time, but the performance by the Birmingham Royal Ballet has remained largely unchanged over many years- and there is no good reason why it should change much.
Rosanna Ely debuted as Clara this year, and danced very skillfully. In a minority of dancers from the BRB as being born in the UK, the programme reveals the global reach of the company, which must partly explain its predominance, and the exceptional skill of its dancers.
For some reason, there is currently only a single announced BRB performance in 2024; hopefully, more shows will become available soon.
The sets have changed slightly in recent years- in particular, the flight sequence looked a little different this time, but the performance by the Birmingham Royal Ballet has remained largely unchanged over many years- and there is no good reason why it should change much.
Rosanna Ely debuted as Clara this year, and danced very skillfully. In a minority of dancers from the BRB as being born in the UK, the programme reveals the global reach of the company, which must partly explain its predominance, and the exceptional skill of its dancers.
For some reason, there is currently only a single announced BRB performance in 2024; hopefully, more shows will become available soon.
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