August eNewsletter
New Nutcracker Stuff!
Northern Ballet Theatre’s Autumn/Winter Tour sees the return of David Nixon’s sparkling festive favourite, The Nutcracker
The production will be visiting the following theatres around the UK:
Hull, New Theatre - 4-8 November 08
Woking, New Victoria Theatre - 11-15 November 08
Milton Keynes Theatre - 25-29 November 08
Bath, Theatre Royal - 2-6 December 08
Leeds, Grand Theatre - 17-31 December 08
To book tickets and to see the new gallery visit the recently renovated Nutcracker production pages
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Venue Cymru, Llandudno
This week sees the final week of our Spring/Summer tour with performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Venue Cymru in Llandudno from Wed 4 - Sat 7 June.
Provisional casting is as follows - as always, please remember that this is subject to change at any time.
Wed 4
Theseus Hiro Takahashi
Hippolyta Keiko Amemori
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Christie Duncan
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius Toby Batley
Puck Victoria Sibson
Thur 5 matinee
Theseus Darren Goldsmith
Hippolyta Pippa Moore
Hermia Hannah Bateman
Helena Christie Duncan
Lysander Toby Batley
Demetrius Ashley Dixon
Puck Kieran Stoneley
Thur 5 evening
Theseus Hiro Takahashi
Hippolyta Keiko Amemori
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Michela Paolacci
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius David Ward
Puck Ashley Dixon
Fri 6
Theseus Martin Bell
Hippolyta Martha Leebolt
Hermia Lori Gilchrist
Helena Christie Duncan
Lysander Yi Song
Demetrius Toby Batley
Puck Ashley Dixon
Sat 7 matinee
Theseus Darren Goldsmith
Hippolyta Pippa Moore
Hermia Lori Gilchrist
Helena Michela Paolacci
Lysander Yi Song
Demetrius David Ward
Puck Kieran Stoneley
Sat 7 evening
Theseus Martin Bell
Hippolyta Martha Leebolt
Hermia Keiko Amemori
Helena Michela Paolacci
Lysander Hiro Takahasho
Demetrius David Ward
Puck Victoria Sibson
Tickets are still available and can be purchased on 01492 872000 or online at www.venuecymru.co.uk
Hamlet takes to the stage at Sadler’s Wells
Our annual London season at Sadler’s Wells, sponsored by Manchester Airports Group, kicked off with a high profile opening night event. Guests from the worlds of art, business and media were all in attendance (photographs by Belinda Lawley). As ever the Company’s dancers and orchestra gave their all, delighting audiences throughout the week.
“Move over Nutcracker, this is big boys ballet – brutal, testosterone-driven and utterly gripping.” Islington Gazette
“The jarring and jagged routines from the troupe, led by Hinton-Lewis in the lead role, perhaps brought the raw torment of the piece across like no theatrical performance could.” Camden New Journal
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“Nixon is a master of psychological narrative: relationships are characterised by movement values, volumes are uttered in looks, glances and small gestures.” Gross Britannien
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Next Season’s Tour dates
Northern Ballet Theatre’s Autumn/Winter tour information is now up on the NBT website:
Click here to view Tour Map
Click here to view Tour List (Chronological)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream reviewed in Culture Northern Ireland
“Graeme Stewart slips on his dancing shoes for an extraordinary night at the Grand Opera House
Northern Ballet Theatre have achieved something extraordinary with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They have taken one of English literature’s best-loved plays, changing nothing and everything at the same time.
With a creative team including artistic director David Nixon, set designer Duncan Hayler and music director John Pryce-Jones, the production is a stunning display of visual and musical delights, and certainly one of the best contemporary interpretations of Shakespeare’s masterpiece…”
Read the rest of the review here.
New Hamlet Trailer
NBT have produced a new trailer for their production of Hamlet, in the run-up to taking the ballet to Sadler’s Wells in London. The advert features new pictures of the production and exclusive music by Philip Feeney.
Hamlet World Première at Leeds, Grand Theatre
Saturday saw the first public performance of Northern Ballet Theatre’s new dance adaptation of Hamlet, on the stage of the Grand Theatre in Leeds….
Hamlet Casting
Hamlet
Leeds, Grand Theatre
16 - 23 February 2008
THIS CAST LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Saturday 16 February (evening)
Hamlet - Christopher Hinton-Lewis
Ophelia - Georgina May
Gertrude - Nathalie Leger
Claudius - Darren Goldsmith
Horatio / RS ex man - Tobias Batley
Polonius - Martin Bell
Laertes - Hiro Takahashi
Monday 18 February (evening)
Hamlet - Hiro Takahashi
Ophelia - Keiko Amemori
Gertrude - Patricia Hines
Claudius - Kenneth Tindall
Horatio / RS ex man - Ashley Dixon
Polonius - Martin Bell
Laertes - Tobias Batley
Tuesday 19 February (evening)
Hamlet - Christopher Hinton-Lewis
Ophelia - Georgina May
Gertrude - Nathalie Leger
Claudius - Darren Goldsmith
Horatio / RS ex man - Tobias Batley
Polonius - Martin Bell
Laertes - Hiro Takahashi
Wednesday 20 February (evening)
Hamlet - Christopher Hinton-Lewis
Ophelia - Georgina May
Gertrude - Nathalie Leger
Claudius - Darren Goldsmith
Horatio / RS ex man - Ashley Dixon
Polonius - Martin Bell
Laertes - Tobias Batley
Thursday 21 February (matinee)
Hamlet - Hiro Takahashi
Ophelia - Keiko Amemori
Gertrude - Patricia Hines
Claudius - Kenneth Tindall
Horatio / RS ex man - Ashley Dixon
Polonius - Martin Bell
Laertes - Tobias Batley
Thursday 21 February (evening)
Hamlet - Christopher Hinton-Lewis
Ophelia - Georgina May
Gertrude - Nathalie Leger
Claudius - Darren Goldsmith
Horatio / RS ex man - Tobias Batley
Polonius - Martin Bell
Laertes - Hiro Takahashi
Box Office: 0131 529 6000
Click here for more information on the ballet.
Exclusive Hamlet Music Preview
Go to the Hamlet Website to hear exclusive excerpts of Philip Feeney’s new score for David Nixon’s latest ballet. Here you can also find the full Scenario for the ballet.
Keep checking for more updates in the run up to Hamlet’s Premiere on the 16th February in Leeds.
Hamlet Trailer
Hamlet - Coming soon!
Click here for more information, tour dates and to get the new Hamlet desktop background.
November E-Newsletter
NBT have just sent out their monthly E-Newsletter.
“We are currently conducting a survey of our audiences to find out about what you think of Northern Ballet Theatre. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win 4 tickets to any production next season…”
The Nutcracker on Invitica FM
“Invicta FM’s Nicola Everett has been invited to dance with the Northern Ballet Theatre during their tour to Canterbury with The Nutcracker. The production is being staged at the Marlowe Theatre until Saturday 10th November and is said to be one of the world favourites.”
Please see the link below for David’s interview with Invicta FM and footage of the presenter taking part in Company Class yesterday at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
“Parting is such sweet sorrow…”
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Chiaki Nagao’s final performance:
This week marks the final week of Chiaki Nagao’s 15 year career with Northern Ballet Theatre. She will perform as Juliet for the last time on Saturday 27 October in Bradford. She will be greatly missed by the Company and the many thousands of audience members she has performed to over the years. Artistic Director, David Nixon, pays tribute;
“Chiaki is an incredibly gifted dancer who has shown total commitment and dedication to each role she has performed with NBT. Someone with such breadth of experience is irreplaceable and we will miss her terribly. We wish Chiaki all the very best for the future and thank her for her invaluable contribution to the life of NBT over these past 15 years.”
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Romeo & Juliet is at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 23 - 27 October 2007. .
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Sunday Times review of The Nutcracker
The Sunday Times review of The Nutcracker can be found via this link. The article starts with reviews of ENB and BRB but goes on to discuss Nutcracker - you will need to scroll down a bit!
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/dance/article2689772.ece
Review of The Nutcracker in Sheffield
Click the link below to read The Star’s review of David Nixon’s The Nutcracker, on stage this week at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/reviews/The-Nutcracker-The-Lyceum.3389874.jp
Click the link below to read the Sheffield Telegraph’s review.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/theatre/The-Nutcracker-Lyceum-Theatre.3396609.jp
The Nutcracker - Casts (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield)
Wednesday 17 October/Thursday 18 October Matinee:
Clara - Pippa Moore
Drosselmeyer - Darren Goldsmith
Cavalier - Hironao Takahashi
Sugar Plum Fairy - Keiko Amemori
The Nutcracker - Christopher Hinton - Lewis
Mouse King - Kenneth Tindall
Thursday 18 October Evening:
Clara - Christie Duncan
Drosselmeyer - Darren Goldsmith
Cavalier - Yi Song
Sugar Plum Fairy - Georgina May
The Nutcracker - Ashley Dixon
Mouse King - Tobias Batley
Friday 19 October Matinee:
Clara - Pippa Moore
Drosselmeyer - Kenneth Tindall
Cavalier - John Hull
Sugar Plum Fairy - Julie Charlet
The Nutcracker - Christopher Hinton - Lewis
Mouse King - Michael Berkin
Friday 19 October Evening:
Clara - Christie Duncan
Drosselmeyer - Bendik Mildestveit
Cavalier - Yi Song
Sugar Plum Fairy - Georgina Roberts
The Nutcracker - Ashley Dixon
Mouse King - Tobias Batley
Saturday 20 October Matinee:
Clara - Ayana Kanda
Drosselmeyer - Bendik Mildestveit
Cavalier - John Hull
Sugar Plum Fairy - Julie Charlet
The Nutcracker - David Webb
Mouse King - Michael Berkin
Saturday 20 October Evening:
Clara - Pippa Moore
Drosselmeyer - Kenneth Tindall
Cavalier - Hironao Takahashi
Sugar Plum Fairy - Keiko Amemori
The Nutcracker - Christopher Hinton - Lewis
Mouse King - Michael Berkin
The Nutcracker World Première at Palace Theatre, Manchester
Last night at Palace Theatre, Manchester, Northern Ballet Theatre performed its dazzling new production of The Nutcracker for the first time. Photographs taken by Brian Slater and Mick Schofield.
October E-Newsletter
- Northern Ballet Theatre have just sent out their October E-Newsletter.The newsletter contains information on upcoming performances this season including The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo & Juliet, plus a preview of next season, including David Nixon’s latest production, Hamlet.
- You can read NBT’s October E-Newsletter by clicking here.
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The Nutcracker E-Flyer
See the new E-Flyer for The Nutcracker here.
The Nutcracker
Manchester, Palace Theatre
Thurs 11 - Sun 14 October
Box Office: 0870 401 3000
Romeo & Juliet Casting (Nottingham)
Tues 18
Juliet - Chiaki Nagao
Romeo - Hiro Takahashi
Weds 19
Juliet - Pippa Moore
Romeo - Darren Goldsmith
Thur 20 matinee
Juliet - Chiaki Nagao
Romeo - Hiro Takahashi
Thurs 20 evening
Juliet - Hannah Bateman
Romeo - Toby Batley
Fri 21
Juliet - Pippa Moore
Romeo - Darren Goldsmith
Sat 22 matinee
Juliet - Hannah Bateman
Romeo - Toby Batley
Sat 22 evening
Juliet - Chiaki Nagao
Romeo - Hiro Takahashi
A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens THIS WEEK at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
Northern Ballet Theatre’s Autumn/Winter season starts on Thursday 6 September with A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Tickets are still available at all performances so don’t miss a chance to see this Olivier Award nominated production.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Casting
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
West Yorkshire Playhouse
Casts
Please note: casting is provisional and Northern Ballet Theatre reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Thurs 6 September
Theseus/Oberon Hironao Takahashi
Hippolyta/Titania Keiko Amemori
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Pippa Moore
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Victoria Sibson
Bottom Darren Goldsmith
Fri 7 September
Theseus/Oberon Martin Bell
Hippolyta/Titania Martha Leebolt
Hermia Keiko Amemori
Helena Christie Duncan
Lysander Hironao Takahashi
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Ashley Dixon
Bottom Steven Wheeler
Sat 8 September (mat) Theseus/Oberon Darren GoldsmithHippolyta/Titania Pippa Moore
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Michela Paolacci
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius David Ward
Puck Kieran Stoneley
Bottom Andrew Davidson
Sat 8 September (eve)
Theseus/Oberon Hironao Takahashi
Hippolyta/Titania Keiko Amemori
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Pippa Moore
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Victoria Sibson
Bottom Darren Goldsmith
Mon 10 September
Theseus/Oberon Darren Goldsmith
Hippolyta/Titania Pippa Moore
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Michela Paolacci
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius David Ward
Puck Kieran Stoneley
Bottom Andrew Davidson
Tues 11 September
Theseus/Oberon Martin Bell
Hippolyta/Titania Martha Leebolt
Hermia Keiko Amemori
Helena Christie Duncan
Lysander Hironao Takahashi
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Ashley Dixon
Bottom Steven Wheeler
Weds 12 September
Theseus/Oberon Hironao Takahashi
Hippolyta/Titania Keiko Amemori
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Pippa Moore
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Victoria Sibson
Bottom Darren Goldsmith
Thurs 13 September (mat)
Theseus/Oberon Darren Goldsmith
Hippolyta/Titania Pippa Moore
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Michela Paolacci
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius David Ward
Puck Kieran Stoneley
Bottom Andrew Davidson
Thurs 13 September (eve)
Theseus/Oberon Martin Bell
Hippolyta/Titania Martha Leebolt
Hermia Keiko Amemori
Helena Christie Duncan
Lysander Hironao Takahashi
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Ashley Dixon
Bottom Steven Wheeler
Fri 14 September
Theseus/Oberon Hironao Takahashi
Hippolyta/Titania Keiko Amemori
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Pippa Moore
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Victoria Sibson
Bottom Darren Goldsmith
Sat 15 September (mat)
Theseus/Oberon Martin Bell
Hippolyta/Titania Martha Leebolt
Hermia Keiko Amemori
Helena Christie Duncan
Lysander Hironao Takahashi
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Ashley Dixon
Bottom Steven Wheeler
Sat 15 September (eve)
Theseus/Oberon Hironao Takahashi
Hippolyta/Titania Keiko Amemori
Hermia Georgina May
Helena Pippa Moore
Lysander Kenneth Tindall
Demetrius Tobias Batley
Puck Victoria Sibson
Bottom Darren Goldsmith
A Midsummer Night’s e-Flyer
The New e-Flyer for
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
David Nixon’s Olivier Award Nominated Production
Aged 16-26? See NBT performances from just £5!
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At selected performances of The Nutcracker and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, heavily discounted tickets will be available to young people at Theatre Box Offices.
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THE NUTCRACKER
If you are aged 16-26 you can see The Nutcracker for just £5 at the following performances:
World Première
Manchester, Palace Theatre
Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 October
Ticketmaster: 0870 401 3000
£5 performance – 11 October 7.30pm*
Leeds, Grand Theatre
Tuesday 27 November – Saturday 8 December
Box Office: 0870 122 2815
£5 performances – 27 and 28 November 7.30pm*
You must book at the Theatre Box Office IN PERSON to participate in this offer.
Make sure that you take proof of age with you.
Contact: marketing@northernballettheatre.co.uk for more information.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
If you are aged 16-26 you can see A Midsummer Night’s Dream for just £6 at the following performances:
Leeds, West Yorkshire Playhouse
£6 performance -
10 September 7.30pm
Box Office: 0113 213 7700
Book in person from 27 August.
Milton Keynes Theatre
£6 performance -
13 November 7.30pm
Box Office: 0870 060 6652
Book in person from 29 October
Woking, New Victoria Theatre
£6 performance -
20 November 7.30pm
Box Office: 0870 060 6645
Book in person from 5 November
You must book at the Theatre Box Office IN PERSON to participate in this offer.
Make sure that you take proof of age with you.
Contact: marketing@northernballettheatre.co.uk for more information.
Subject to availability and not applicapble to previously purchased tickets.
Chiaki Nagao’s Final Performance
Last season we announced Chiaki Nagao’s retirement after more than 16 years with the Company. We’re please to say that she is back training with the Company to prepare for her final appearances as Juliet at selected performances of Romeo & Juliet in Nottingham and Bradford. She is also helping to rehearse the children performing with NBT in The Nutcracker. Chiaki’s final performance with NBT will be as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet, on Saturday 27 October 2007 at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, in an evening dedicated to celebrating her career. For booking information click here.
“I have received such great support from NBT’s audiences over the years, it makes it so difficult to stop. I will miss it greatly but I have decided to leave NBT on a high, while I am still enjoying every aspect of life with the Company.”
Chiaki Nagao
The New Season
The Autumn/Winter season (2007/0 
is almost upon us, with the new tour starting on the 3rd of September. We open with a critically acclaimed dance production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Leeds West Yorkshire Playhouse, following that with two classic ballets, Romeo & Juliet in Nottingham and The Nutcracker in Manchester.
Click here for details of the tour…
