Coliseum; Royal Opera House, LondonThe two companies variously capture the Christmas classic's glittering pleasures " and its narrative strangeness The Nutcracker is ballet's pantomime. Villains, heroines and magic. An audience full of festive cheer. Lots of little girls and boys in their party best on a family treat, grandmas and grandads in tow. A mood of high anticipation and enjoyment. Some of Tchaikovsky's most …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:18AM on December 24, 2023