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- PRESS RELEASE- NORTHERN BALLET RETURN TO THE WATERSIDE WITH THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE BALLET … AWAKENING CHILDLIKE IMAGINATION IN US ALL Northern Ballet return to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre almost a year after performing at the Gala opening night last year, bringing to life everyone’s favourite festive story, The Nutcracker 25 –29 October. The Nutcracker is a seasonal favourite told in a traditional way. Amidst the Christmas commotion the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever higher. As the clock strikes midnight Clara’s Nutcracker doll proves to be no ordinary toy. Clara is swept away by her Nutcracker prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy. Northern Ballet Artistic Director David Nixon, OBE, has set his version in the Regency period. The festivities of the season are captured by Charles Cusick Smith’s beautiful set designs, David Nixon’s vivid costumes, and Mark Jonathan’s lighting. The score is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by John Longstaff and performed live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia. The Nutcracker is one of the world’s favourite ballets and has delighted audiences, young and old, for over 100 years. The perfect introduction to classical ballet, The Nutcracker has something for everyone, from the land of the snow, to the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. David Nixon says, “People like to return to ‘The Nutcracker’ because it reminds them of childhood and that magical time when your dreams can become reality – it awakens a childlike imagination in us all.” Don;t miss this magical treat for all the family Book your tickets at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Box Office, 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) or visit www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee) -ENDS- LISTINGS Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Dates: 25 –29 Oct Performances: Evenings – 7:30pm, Matinees: Thurs & Sat 2:30pm Tickets: £15 - £34 Box Office: 0844 871 7614 Book Online: www.ambassadortickets.com/aylesbury For further information or to arrange interviews/editorial please contact: Becky Martin, Press & Communications Officer, Milton Keynes Theatre & Aylesbury Waterside Theatre 01908 547603 / 01296 745133 - [email protected] NOTES TO EDITORS Northern Ballet is a narrative dance company whose distinctive blend of classical dance and theatre is renowned for captivating new audiences. For up to 30 weeks of the year Northern Ballet’s company of 40 dancers tour a combination of new work and acclaimed repertory pieces to all four UK countries and overseas. This extensive touring schedule demonstrates Northern Ballet’s commitment to providing opportunities for people of all ages to have access to excellence in dance performance and participation. Comprehensive information about the company, dancers and tour available 24hrs on www.northernballet.com Production Credits Choreography, Direction and Costume Design: David Nixon OBE Set Design Charles Cusick Smith Lighting Design Mark Jonathan Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Reduced Orchestration John Longstaff Costume Design Assistant Christopher Giles