Event Info
The Nutcracker
The Royal City Youth Ballet performs two matinees of Tchaikovsky's classic tale
12:00pm
$20-38
Event Description
The Royal City Youth Ballet returns with two matinee performances of its extravagant production of the holiday favourite featuring Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers under the direction of Keitha Campeau. Performing to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and extravagant, colourful costumes by Chris Sinosich.
It’s Christmas Eve, a time when dreams may come true. Drosselmeyer, the godfather to Clara, brings gifts and magic to her parents’ home for the annual Christmas party. His special gift to Clara is a large Nutcracker soldier. When she falls asleep after the party, Clara is cradling the Nutcracker in her arms and begins to dream. In her dream, her Nutcracker soldier fights a battle and transports her on a sleigh through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets, where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and people from far away lands.
The ballet closes as Drosselmeyer brings Clara back from her dream, still cradling her Nutcracker soldier and treasuring the wonderful dream.
Venue
2687 James Street
since 1978
In-Person Event
Sat. December 14th + Add to Calendar
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
