English Youth Ballet presents a dazzling, colourful and appealing interpretation of the famous Nutcracker ballet, featuring an impressive cast of six professional principal dancers in the leading roles back up by 100 young local talented dancers as soloists and corps de ballet. This ensemble of dancers, Tchaikovsky's music and the magic of new sets and sumptuous costumes create Clara's dream of the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Nutcracker Prince and the mysterious Godfather Drosselmeyer. Enjoy her journey through the Snow Forest to the Kingdom of Sweets. Julianne Rice Oxley, Emma Lister, Alex Newton Oliver Speers, Matthew Powell and Lorien Slaughter dance the leading roles.

A magical experience not to be missed

'English Youth Ballet is a triumph' Dance Expression

'A packed house thrilled to the brilliance and life displayed'

A phenomenal success
The policy of the English Youth Ballet is to perform full length productions of classical ballet in the regional theatres of the UK, and to give young dancers an opportunity to perform within a professional setting. English Youth Ballet boasts sell-out performances last year and great popularity in throughout the UK. The Company brings their beautiful new production of The Nutcracker on second visit to the Churchill Theatre

'the magic worked, English Youth Ballet notched up another success' Croydon Guardian

'to say that the evening was impressive would be an understatement' Eastern Daily Press

EYB - winner of stage award for special achievement in regional theatre.