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The Nutcracker and I

by Alexandra Dariescu

,Milton Concert Concert Hall
Ballerina and pianist performing next to animated ballerinas

A pianist, a ballerina, state-of-the-art animations and digital effects. The Nutcracker for the 21st century.

Alexandra Dariescu inspires audiences by telling her own story as Clara: from a little girl who dares to dream to a concert pianist travelling the world. 

On stage, Dariescu is at the piano joined by the ballerina behind a see-through gauze screen, whilst exquisite, hand drawn digital animations are projected onto the gauze and interact with the ballerina, bringing the magical story to life. 

The music contains 15 virtuosic movements of the original Tchaikovsky score arranged by Mikhail Pletnev, Stefan Esipoff, Percy Grainger and three brand new transcriptions by Gavin Sutherland.

Celebrate the 100th performance of this stunning production and 'dare to dream' with us!

Tagged with: Classical music Families Guildhall School More...

The Nutcracker and I was premiered at Barbican’s Milton Court in December 2017, supported by Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and has since then enjoyed international critical acclaim on many tours across Europe, Australia, China, the Emirates and the US.

Presented by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

This event is suitable for ages 4+

Each performance will last for approx.1 hour

Creative Team

  • Alexandra Dariescu   performer and producer
  • Nick Hillel   director
  • Adam Smith   art director and director of animation
  • Jenna Lee   choreographer
  • Imogen Ash   ballerina
  • Sander Loonen   technical producer
  • Yeast Culture   video design

Milton Concert Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available

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