Ballet

"Casse-Noisette Compagnie" ("Nutcracker Company") by Jean-Christophe Maillot in Monaco

It's the highlight of the ballet season. Maillot's new work will be performed from 26 December 2013 to 5 January 2014

The original Casse-Noisette Circus (Nutcracker Circus) was first seen in the big top for the Jubilee of Prince Rainier III, who was a great lover of circus and dance.

The new Casse-Noisette Compagnie, performed by 50 dancers from the Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo and accompanied by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, recalls this famous, highly acclaimed show, but in a different way.

This new, large-scale show tells the story of Clara, whose dreams magically come true. 

The ballet also reflects Jean-Christophe Maillot's own story.  Arriving in Monaco in 1993, he also dreamed of creating an artistic world.  Like the young Clara, he met a powerful musician. 

The iconic characters created by Jean-Christophe Maillot throughout his career shine through in this ballet and recount the choreographer's fascinating story, which is still being written …

Casse-Noisette Compagnie
From Thursday 26 December to Sunday 5 January,
Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum Monaco


26, 27, 28, 30 and 31 December 2013 – 8.30 p.m.
29 December 2013 – 4 p.m.
2, 3 and 4 January 2014 – 8.30 p.m.
Friday 3 January 2014 – 8.30 p.m.
Saturday 4 January 2014 – 8.30 p.m.
Sunday 5 January 2014 – 4 p.m.

Full info on:  http://www.balletsdemontecarlo.com/



Photo Credits:   DR / Ballets de Monte-Carlo