The Nutcracker:
Cast announced for The Hong Kong Ballet’s
Annual Festive Production
[Hong Kong – 8th December 2014] The Hong Kong Ballet announces today the cast list for the Company’s annual festive production – The Nutcracker. 13 dazzling performances will be held at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from 19th to 21st and 24th to 28th December 2014. The Hong Kong Ballet is also delighted to welcome Antonino Sutera, Principal Dancer at Teatro alla Scala to join our performances on 20th December 2014 (Sat) at 7:30pm and 21st December 2014 (Sun) at 2:30pm.
Join the adventures of Clara, Fritz and the Nutcracker as they battle the evil Rat King and climb atop the magical Christmas tree to meet the Ballerina Doll! With gorgeous sets and costumes, The Nutcracker is a spectacular ballet which showcases the brilliant classical ballet technique of The Hong Kong Ballet dancers together with local children from the Hong Kong community. Featuring Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score performed live by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, this ballet is sure to enchant the entire family.
Tickets are going fast with some performances almost sold out. Purchase your tickets at URBTIX now!
Cast List for Lead Roles
| Performance | Ballerina | The Nutcracker | Rat King | Clara | Fritz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/12 7:30pm 20/12 2:30pm 21/12 7:30pm 25/12 2:30pm |
Zhang Si Yuan | Li Jia-bo | Murman Kikalishvili | Dong Ruixue | Jonathan Spigne |
| 20/12 7:30pm 21/12 2:30pm |
Liu Yu-yao | Antonino Sutera | Leung Chun Long | Candice Adea | Shen Jie |
| 24/12 7:30pm 26/12 2:30pm 27/12 7:30pm |
Gao Ge | Kostyantyn Keshyshev | Li Lin | Naomi Yuzawa | Xia Jun |
| 25/12 7:30pm 27/12 2:30pm |
Liu Yu-yao | Wei Wei | Murman Kikalishvili | Dong Ruixue | Leung Chun Long |
| 26/12 7:30pm 28/12 2:30pm |
Liu Yu-yao | Wei Wei | Leung Chun Long | Candice Adea | Shen Jie |
About Antonin Sutera
Antonino Sutera graduated from La Scala Theatre Ballet School, one of the leading classical ballet schools in the world, in 1999. That same year he became a member of the Corps de Ballet at Teatro alla Scala, participating in classic and contemporary productions. He participated in the “Stockholm International Gala” and in the “Gala Nureyev”. In 2004 he was promoted to First Soloist and received Awards from the Italian dance magazine “Danza&Danza” and the “Positano Prize”. Sutera has débuted in major theaters around the world including, Bolshoi Theatre, Royal Opera House, Mariinsky Theater, and Lincoln Center. In 2010, he was appointed Principal Dancer at Teatro alla Scala.
About The Nutcracker
Tiptoe through the silent house with Clara and Fritz…everyone else is asleep but little do they know that the children are about to set off on a magical adventure! As the snow falls outside, Clara and Fritz step into the dream world of the dolls’ house. Suddenly Clara and Fritz find themselves in the middle of a great battle; can the heroic Nutcracker conquer the dastardly Rat King and his army? Will the children save the day and reunite the Ballerina and her beloved Nutcracker?
Choreography: Terence Kohler
Music: Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Dramaturge: Clair Sauran
Set & Costume Design: Jordi Roig
Lighting Design: David Bofarull
Painters: Jordi Castells & Quique Conde
Conductor: Gerry Cornelius
Performance Details
19th December 2014 (Fri) 7:30pm
20th & 21st December 2014 (Sat & Sun) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
24th December 2014 (Wed) 7:30pm
25th to 27th December 2014 (Thu to Sat) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
28th December 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm
13 performances
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
HK$1,000 (VIP Ticket) $680 $480 $280 $140
Tickets available at URBTIX now
Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661
Credit Card Booking: 2111 5999
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| Discounts | |
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| 50% off | Full-time students, senior citizens, people with disabilities (Limited tickets for students and senior citizens available on a first-come, first-served basis. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.) |
| 15% off | Friends of The Hong Kong Ballet |
| 10% off (First two tickets) |
Members of Chung Ying Theatre’s Energy Fun Club plus, Zuni's Friends, CCDC Dance Generation Premium members, HKPO Club Bravo members, Friends of HKCO and Friends of HKDC |
| Group Booking | 10% off for every purchase of 10-19 tickets at regular price, 15% off for 20-40 tickets |
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discounts for each purchase.
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Programme Plus!
Pre-performance Talk
19th December 2014 (Fri) 6:50pm
Level 2 Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
The Nutcracker, Ballerina, Rat King and more - take this opportunity to look inside choreographer Terence Kohler's exciting and unique version of The Nutcracker. With beautiful music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, find out more about this wonderful production and its historical journey from St Petersburg, Russia to Hong Kong. This informative and lighthearted conversation is suitable for children and adults alike and is the perfect way to begin your magical experience at the theatre.
The programme is about 20 minutes long. Free admission with The Nutcracker tickets. Conducted in English with Cantonese translation.
Pre-performance Workshop
20th December 2014 (Sat) 10:30am to 11:30am
20th December 2014 (Sat) 12:00nn to 1:00pm (FULL)
GR2, 8/F., Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
$80 each (Quota: 40)
Don’t miss this super, interactive workshop, tailor-made for children aged 4-8. Imagery, crafts and of course movement will be used to explore the classical story The Nutcracker. Students will be encouraged to express their theatrical side through character interpretation. They will also learn some of bravura steps from this classical ballet, to be a little Nutcracker, Ballerina or Rat King! No previous dance experience is necessary.
10% discount for Friends of The Hong Kong Ballet. Conducted in Cantonese and English. For ticket holders or Friends of The Hong Kong Ballet only. Advance registration required.
About Hong Kong Ballet
One of the premier classical ballet companies in Asia, The Hong Kong Ballet is becoming internationally recognised as a world-class institution that represents Hong Kong’s unique character. Since 1979 the Company has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organisation with accomplished dancers and a strong repertoire composed of a range of stunning, technically challenging productions, led by its Artistic Director Madeleine Onne. www.hkballet.com
For further information, please contact:
Tiphanie Chan
Senior Marketing Manager
T: 2105 9716
M: 9197 1223
[email protected]
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The Nutcracker 2013 Stage photo
Roles: Rat King and the Nutcracker
Dancers: Li Jia-bo and guest artist Dmitry Semionov.
Photographer: Conrad Dy-Liacco
The Nutcracker 2013 Stage photo
Roles: Clara and Fritz
Dancers: Dong Ruixue and Jonathan Spigner
Photographer: Conrad Dy-Liacco
The Nutcracker 2013 Stage photo
Roles: Chinese Dolls
Dancers: Shen Jie and Gong Yi Wen
Photographer: Conrad Dy-Liacco
The Nutcracker 2013 Stage photo
The Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photographer: Conrad Dy-Liacco
The Nutcracker 2013 Stage photo
The Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photographer: Conrad Dy-Liacco
Antonino Sutera, Principal Dancer, Teatro alla Scala
Photo: Graziella Vigo | Teatro alla Scala
