The Nutcracker : A Ballet in Two Acts
The Nutcracker by Tokyo City Ballet
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 7:00 PM
Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Artistic Director: Etsuko Adachi
Direction＆Choreography： Kiyoko Ishii
Story synopsis on screens in English and Thai
No festive season can be complete without “The Nutcracker.” A fairytale dreamscape of empathetic Clara’s love for her Nutcracker Prince takes in the epic battle between the Prince and the Mouse King, the angelic snow fairies, and a glorious party in the colourful, irresistible Land of Sweets.
From its urgent beginning, rushing through the snow to attend a much-anticipated Christmas party, to its finale filled with childlike wonder, this version of “The Nutcracker” is all the more moving under the talented eye of Tokyo City Ballet’s artistic director Etsuko Adachi, a multi-award-winning former principal dancer who has portrayed, among other leading roles, the Sugar Plum Fairy to international acclaim.
Established in 1968, this premier Japanese ballet company acclaimed for its classical and contemporary repertoires is also renowned for its commitment to youth outreach programs. Making their Bangkok debut, they will enchant audiences with Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic.
