Last night we went to see Northern Ballet's performance of A Christmas Carol at Leeds Grand Theatre. Now, before I start this review, I have to say that although I am a theater fan, I have never been to see a ballet. I was curious to see how they would create A Christmas Carol, so I watched the online trailer (which you can watch here) and was fascinated.
I also have to say that the real thing was everything that was promised in the trailer and beautifully told the story through dance. My main concern was not being able to speak to tell the story, but I didn't need to worry as the story was clearly depicted. The costumes were perfect, with the main characters wearing Victorian costumes and the Christmas Ghosts wearing fantastical fashions.
The ghost Christmas present was especially popular with viewers, and they wanted their own glitter belt that would spread sparkling happiness wherever they went!
The sets were beautiful, reminiscent of the Victorian era, and true to Dickens' ideal vision of the story. It's a truly festive and nostalgic piece. You will come out of the theater happy and satisfied and ready for Christmas.
Official information about Northern Ballet's “A Christmas Carol”:
Northern Ballet will be spreading Christmas cheer across the UK this winter with a tour of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to Sheffield, Hull, Norwich, Nottingham and Leeds. This magical production combines traditional ballet and captivating theater to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation from notorious grump to champion of the Christmas spirit.
Choreographed by Massimo Morricone and directed by Christopher Gable, the production premiered at the Theater Royal, Bath in 1992 and became an instant hit with audiences, breaking all previous box office records. . Following the revival of Romeo and Juliet earlier this year, director Federico Bonelli continues Northern Ballet's trend of restaging retired groundbreaking works to the delight of long-time supporters and new audiences alike. I've made it.
Federico is “passionate about preserving the tradition of Northern Ballet while exploring new stories that connect.” Like Romeo and Juliet, this signature work from the Christopher Gable era is one of our We're thrilled to bring this production back to the stage this winter, as it's a landmark moment in history and continues to be beloved by audiences.
Charles Dickens' classic story of redemption, with its message of human kindness and compassion, resonates with all of us, especially at this time of year. Its iconic characters are a great fit for ballet and we look forward to audiences of all ages enjoying the show with us over the coming months. ”
Audiences are transported to a traditional Victorian Christmas with colorful sets and costumes by Les Brotherston OBE and festive music by Carl Davies, which combines classical music with the company's famous carols. You can expect that.
A Christmas Carol opens at the Sheffield Lyceum Theater on Thursday 7th November, before touring Hull, Norwich and Nottingham before concluding with a three-week run at Leeds Grand Theater from 17th December. Performances with audio description will be provided at all venues to improve accessibility for people with visual impairments. This performance is accompanied by recorded music.
For more information and to reserve tickets, visit northernballet.com.
As always, all opinions expressed are my own.
