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The best festive ballets to book ahead

By CW Contributor on 8/11/2016

Lose yourself in the Nutcracker, lace up your Red Shoes and lull yourself into the Beauty of ballet this winter in London

Yuhui Choe as the Rose Fairy and artists of The Royal Ballet in The Nutcracker, The Royal Ballet © ROH/Tristram Kenton, 2013

Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker, Royal Opera House

The ultimate Christmas Classic: it doesn't get more magical than the Royal Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, in the grand surroundings of the Royal Opera House.


Availability: All pre-Christmas dates are sold out, but we recommend going for day returns - it usually works!

The live relay will be shown at Picturehouse Central Cinema on 8 December.

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WHEN
23 Nov 2016 – 12 Jan 2017, Certain performances 12:30, 14:00, 14:30, 17:00 and 19:00
WHERE
Royal Opera House
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD
Moira Shearer in The Red Shoes: new ballet Matthew Bourne, Sadler's Wells 2016

Matthew Bourne: The Red Shoes, Sadler’s Wells

A new blockbuster from Matthew Bourne is always big news and this year there's the added excitement of classic Red Shoes film transformed into a live ballet. The combination of beloved story and creative choreographer should make for some festive magic.


Availability: Tickets are selling fast, book now!

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WHEN
06 Dec 2016 – 29 Jan 2017, Matinees on the 10, 11, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30 & 31 December, and 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 January. Times vary.
WHERE
Sadler's Wells
Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
The Little Match Girl ballet, photo by Phil Conrad

The Little Match Girl, Lilian Baylis Studio

Choreographer of the moment Arthur Pita transforms a Christmas classic into a fantastical fairytale adventure. The Little Match Girl was one of our favourite shows last Christmas. There's no hyperactive festivity - just a charming story with a clever set, lovely music and intimate venue.


Availability: Limited tickets remaining

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WHEN
10 Dec 2016 – 30 Dec 2016, Shows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm depending on the day
WHERE
Sadler's Wells
Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
The Royal Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty - photo Tristam Kenton

The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

For those after an extra dose of fairy tale, The Royal Ballet brings an enchanting 19th century classic the stage with the return of landmark production, The Sleeping Beauty.


Availability: Pre Christmas tickets are sold out - but day returns possible

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WHEN
21 Dec 2016 – 14 Mar 2017, 19:15 Sat 4th March 19:00 Sat mats. 13:30
WHERE
Royal Opera House
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD
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