Enchanting tale of magic (From Stroud News and Journal)

Enchanting tale of magic

STROUD audiences have the opportunity to catch Tchaikovsky's world famous classical ballet The Nutcracker when the highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet Company return to the Subscription Rooms this week.

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets. It centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

This production of the heart-warming, traditional tale offers all the essential ingredients of ballet, glamorous costumes, beautiful sets and energetic performances by the dancers, all bringing the magic of ballet to life.

The company's founder, the hugely experienced Austrian dancer and artistic director, Peter Mallek, has hand-picked a group of young, talented dancers for this production, giving each performance vivacity, energy and freshness.

Now in their 25th year of producing quality ballet productions, the company continues to experience remarkable success and perform great classical ballets all over the world.

Returning by popular demand following several successful performances, including Swan Lake earlier this year, The Vienna Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker promises to be a delightful treat for ballet fans and interested observers alike. The performances also offer an ideal opportunity to introduce children to the art and skills of ballet.

The show comes to the Subscription Rooms on Tuesday, December 6 at 7pm. Tickets, priced £15.50 or £13.50 for children, are available from the box office. Purchase two adult tickets and get one child's ticket free.