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English National Ballet's 'Nutracker'
3 day holiday - Wednesday 8th January 2025
Highlights...
Nutcracker at the London Coliseum
National Portrait Gallery
Kensington Palace
The ‘Nutcracker’ is a firm favourite with the English National Ballet, and has a special place in the hearts of audiences. The company have performed a version of it every year since it was founded in 1950. 2024/25 sees the premiere of a new production of this enchanting classic, and has been choreographed by the Ballet’s Artistic Director Aaron S Watkin and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith who bring new magic and wonder to this adored ballet. It will be brought to life through the spectacular new costumes and sets designed by Dick Bird and the instantly recognisable Tchaikovsky score is played live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic.
The new re-telling of this wondrous adventure is revived with over 100 dancers and musicians, and will transport you from Edwardian London to a frozen winter wonderland and a magical Land of Sweets. Clara and her mother are shopping on Christmas Eve at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets and Delights Emporium. The magic begins when an enchanted Nutcracker doll catches Clara’s eye, and is later presented to her at the family party. Later in the evening, Clara quietly creeps downstairs to the Nutcracker and falls asleep. As time and reality fade, the now life-sized Nutcracker and Rat King battle. Clara fatally injures the Rat King as she goes to the rescue of the Nutcracker! Joining the Nutcracker, who has transformed into a young prince, on an adventure they travel to a glistening winter kingdom and then on to the summer Land of Sweets and Delights and meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. When Clara awakens she questions whether her adventure was all just a dream?
The Clermont Hotel, London 4*
We shall be staying in the tasteful surroundings of the 4 Star Clermont Hotel in London’s West End, situated at Charing Cross. The bedrooms are all doubles, comfortably furnished for a relaxing stay. They have en-suite facilities with luxury, essential oil infused toiletries, tea and coffee-making facilities, with soft drinks and snacks also available, hairdryer, flat screen satellite TV with Freeview, unlimited Wi Fi, an in-room wellness programme and 24-hour room service. There are lifts to all floors. Relax in the comfortable and welcoming Clermont Bar and dine in the Clermont Restaurant, serving high quality favourites using the best ingredients available. The hotel was designed by Edward Middleton Barry, who also designed the Royal Opera House; it has an interesting collection of historic photographs, posters and plans of the hotel on the first floor.
Itinerary
Day 1 – wednesday 8th January
Brought by chauffeur-driven car to the Clermont Hotel, you will be greeted by your Tour Manager who will be available for you throughout your stay. We will store our luggage with concierge, while we visit some local attractions. We will take a short walk to the National Portrait Gallery on St Martin’s Place and enjoy a light lunch in Larry’s the Gallery restaurant. After lunch, we will have a themed guided tour ‘Icons of Britain’, exploring British history through the power of portraits. On return to the hotel, you will be assisted by the Tour Manager with check-in and there will be some time to unpack before our pre-theatre dinner. Our evening will be spent at the nearby London Coliseum for the magical performance by the English National Ballet of ‘Nutcracker’.
Day 2 – Thursday 9th January
We will start our day today with a self-led tour (audio guides available) of Kensington Palace. A Royal home since 1689, this delightful building offers an opportunity to explore and discover the public and private stories of the young Royal families who have lived there. Weather permitting, there will be time to enjoy the gardens, including the Sunken Garden, where you will find the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales. Before departing the Palace, we will enjoy an Afternoon Tea in the Orangery. The afternoon will see us visit Leighton House for a 90-minute guided tour exploring the extravagant interiors including the magnificent Arab Hall and the recently restored Winter Studio, while hearing about the life and career of Frederic Leighton and the history of the house.
Day 3 – Friday 10th January
After breakfast, your Tour Manager will assist with check out and all luggage will be brought to reception by porters to be left with concierge. We will spend our last morning at the historic Tower of London where we will have a free flow visit to allow you to explore at leisure and enjoy the parts that are of most interest to you. The iconic castle and World Heritage Site give us the opportunity to view the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens, and the guards posted outside the Jewel House. Our farewell, 2-course lunch will be at the hotel. Door to door cars will collect you from the hotel for your journey home.
Total Price of the Holiday: £1,695 per person
Deposit: £200
Balance due:
13th November 2024
Whats Included:
- Door to door cars from your home to the hotel
- Coach travel throughout the holiday
- Two nights at the 4-Star Clermont Hotel
- 3-course dinner with 2 glasses of wine each night
- Full English or continental breakfast each morning
- Lunch with coffee or tea everyday
- Best stalls at the London Coliseum for ‘Nutcracker’
- Admission/talks/tours at properties visited:
- National Portrait Gallery
- Kensington Palace
- Leighton House
- Tower of London
- Gratuities
- The services of your Tour manager throughout your stay
- V.A.T.
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