Under the ownership of sadlers wells, the peacock theatre regularly hosts dance productions, including burn the floor, the new english ballet theatre and more. See more ideas about peacock theatre, london school of economics. Cinderella peacock theatre, london with a shortened version of sergei prokofievs delightful score and a narrator to help the young audience follow the story of wicked stepsisters, the fairy godmother and a glittering princess, my first ballet. The peacock, portugal street, holborn, wc2a 2ht, london.
English national ballet and english national ballet school. Whilst part of the universitys campus, the peacock theatre tends to host theatrical productions from dance companies and is known to host the birmingham rep theatres production of the snowman at christmas time. May 12, 2017 my first ballet is designed to be a childs introduction to ballet on the stage. The 999seat house is owned by, and comprises part of the london school of economics and political science campus, who use the theatre for lectures, public talks, conferences, political speeches and open days. This is, shamefully, my first visit to a first ballet, to my first ballet. Following government advice, all peacock theatre performances have been cancelled for a period of up to 12 weeks, effective 16 march 2020. Important notice covid19 and customer service update more info. Featuring an abridged version of tchaikovskys exquisitely gorgeous melodies, my first ballet sleeping beauty is as enchanting as it is entertaining for both adults and children alike. The peacock theatre is located on portugal street and is one of londons most prolific theatres for small and touring productions. It was not possible for a 3 year old to follow the thread of the story, and the music of. A theatre has stood on the site since the 17th century. Sleeping beauty at the peacock is the perfect introduction to the beauty of ballet, and a fantastic family day out, with a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys gorgeous music. Peacock theatre, portugal street, holborn, wc2a 2ht. English national ballet present the classic fairy tale, sleeping beauty, in a colourful and spellbinding show for all the family with a narrator to help the young audience follow the classic story of aurora and her true loves kiss, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys beautiful melodies, my first ballet.
Swan lake italian princesses excerpt english national ballet. Tickets for my first ballet sleeping beauty at the peacock theatre are selling out fast. Peacock theatre is a west end theatre in the city of westminster, london and owned by london school of economics. Peacock theatre, london with a shortened version of sergei prokofievs delightful score and a narrator to help the young audience follow the story of wicked stepsisters, the fairy godmother and a glittering princess, my first ballet. Discounted in four show merchants of bollywood, shoes and tango.
My first ballet cinderella closed april 18, 2020 london. Sleeping beauty peacock theatre, london with a narrator to help the young audience follow the classic story of aurora and her true loves kiss, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys beautiful melodies, my first ballet. While when originally built in 1911, the theatre was massive with over. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of prokofievs ravishing score, my first ballet. My first sleeping beauty cheap theatre tickets peacock. Took my 12 yo son to my first ballet swan lake at the peacock theatre. English national ballet present the classic fairy tale, sleeping beauty, in a colourful and spellbinding show for all the family. My first ballet sleeping beauty at the peacock theatre. My first ballet is designed to be a childs introduction to ballet on the stage. With performances at various times throughout the day, and scattered evening performances, my first ballet is a perfect was to enjoy a family day out in london while introducing your little ones to the culturally rich, and magically entertaining world of ballet. The peacock theatre has a capacity of 999 seats that are spread across two primary seating sections, the stalls and dress circle. The ever popular my first ballet series returns with a new beautifully adapted version of swan lake, in a unique collaboration between english national ballet and english national ballet school.
Sadlers wells theatre rosebery avenue london ec1r 4tn company registration number. Cinderella is a unique collaboration between english national ballet and english national ballet school. Whilst part of the universitys campus, the peacock theatre tends to host theatrical productions from dance companies and is known to host the birmingham rep theatre s production of the snowman at christmas time. Apr 18, 2020 english national ballet and english national ballet school my first ballet.
The original dates were cancelled when we announced the closure of our theatres to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Mar 22, 2020 the peacock theatre often plays host to dance performances, conferences, ballet, pop concerts and award ceremonies. Everyones favourite ragstoriches story, in a beautifully adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards. Following government advice about coronavirus covid19, it is with great sadness that we announce that performances at the peacock theatre. Peacock theatre, london the young dancers perform beautifully, and theres no denying the magic of the story, but enbs show could do with. My first swan lake tickets tickets for english national ballet. Cinderella is not available to book, please sign up to our newsletter for updates and offers on forthcoming and available shows. The performance sold out, girls and boys of all ages. Treat your children with the gift of london theatre today. Nov 19, 2012 the peacock theatre is run in partnership with sadlers wells and the london school of economics. Sleeping beauty is an enchanting first encounter with dance for. As a baby, princess aurora is cursed by the evil carabosse. At lovetheatre we have a great range of dance and opera performances playing in london. Because every prima ballerina started at the beginning.
Follow the book tickets button on each shows page, which will take you through to the secure ticketing system. It is an adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards and the entire theatre is mostly kitted out with yummy mummies, nannies and their darlings in pink flouncy tutus and sparkling tiaras. The peacock theatre previously the royalty theatre is a theatre in the city of westminster, located in portugal street, near aldwych. The peacock theatre, london 11 22 april 2017 new theatre, oxford 28 29 april 2017 liverpool empire 5 6 may 2017 new wimbledon theatre. Cinderella navigating the peacock theatre seating plan the peacock theatre has a capacity of 999 seats that are spread across two primary seating sections, the stalls and dress circle.
Sleeping beauty is an enchanting first encounter with dance for children. However, it sadly did not engage my 3 year old son, who usually loves childrens theatre and concerts. Book tickets to birmingham royal ballet, madam butterfly, message in a bottle, singin in the rain among others. Show listing and official tickets for peacock theatre, london. Swan lake, persuaded by a little girls dream of dance, as i suspect many in the audience are. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the classic story of aurora and her true loves kiss, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys beautiful melodies, my first ballet.
Seating plans, box office details, location and theatre history. The stalls hold a major chunk of the seats at 707 seats with the remaining 283 seats located in the dress circle section and the stage is approximately 36 feet 11 m by 33 feet 10 m. English national ballet and english national ballet school my first ballet. Known as gibbons tennis court, or the vere street theatre. English national ballet and english national ballet school peacock theatre 29 march to.
Perfectly pitched text by expert author kate castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a childs first class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a performance. The performance was very oldschool traditional and quite dark in subject matter. The peacock theatre often plays host to dance performances, conferences, ballet, pop concerts and award ceremonies. Sadlers wells manage all the ticketing for the peacock. Indoctrinate your children on the joys of london theatre early with tickets to one of the most popular fairytales of all time in ballet form. I wasnt sure what age it was designed for, but the tickets were cheap enough that if it was a complete disaster, i wouldnt be too upset there were lots of very young girls and quite a few little boys.
English national ballet is brilliant at introducing ballet to the young with its my first ballet series, staged at the peacock each spring and this year sleeping beauty is the fairytale of choice. While when originally built in 1911, the theatre was massive with over 2600 seats, the present theatre houses only 999 seats. Perfectly pitched text by expert author kate castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a childs first class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a. The peacock theatre has had somewhat of a shaky past, having hosted everything from plays, conferences, and pop concerts to dance performances, ballet, and award ceremonies. Giving audiences as young as three the chance to see a performance created just for children, the performance guides young audiences a shortened, hourlong version with tchaikovskys music and a.
Cinderella is a unique collaboration between english national. Cinderella is at the peacock theatre, london, until 22 april. The stage is approximately 36 feet 11 m by 33 feet 10 m. This charming show features a shortened version of tchaikovskys music, and a narrator to guide the young audience through the story of the beautiful princess odette, who was turned into a swan by the evil magician rothbart. Mar, 2020 the peacock theatre has had somewhat of a shaky past, having hosted everything from plays, conferences, and pop concerts to dance performances, ballet, and award ceremonies. My first ballet cinderella closed april 18, 2020 london buy tickets and see show information. With a shortened version of sergei prokofievs delightful score and a narrator to help the young audience follow the story of wicked stepsisters, the fairy godmother and a glittering princess, my first ballet. The theatre is often used for conferences and speeches as well as host to electric dance and ballet performances. With a shortened version of sergei prokofievs delightful. Heres an easter gift for the children, which has been packed with. Cinderella is a unique collaboration between english national ballet and english.
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