Nutcracker

[owlfish]

We had tickets today to go see the Nutcracker, the English National Ballet at the London Coliseum.

Back in December, in preparation, we checked out a copy of Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker from the library, the story of a girl who joins Clara in experiencing much of the plot. We've been reading it (by Grouting's request) on a near-daily

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[eglantine_br]

When I look back to childhood, the part I remember best was Clara throwing her shoe at the Mouse-king. That and the wonderful Sugar Plum Fairy.

I think those are the parts many kids like best.

[owlfish]

This production had neither of those things.

[owlfish]

And more, Drosselmeyer joins her for her "solo" number, ostentibly to let her do some flying (i.e. lifts) on stage. But it means she doesn't even get her own dance to herself, and that's all she has left.

[naxos]

You were a lot more prepared than we were!

I may have to take my kid to a repeat performance when older. Ballet isn't something I grew up with but my 2 yo was definitely engaged and curious (until she fell asleep).

[ms_cataclysm]

Northern Ballet might float your boat when Grouting is a little older.