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03 Nov 2009
From The Nutcracker in Vienna to A Christmas Carol in London, theaters in Europe have much to offer travelers seeking holiday cheer during their trips. If getting into the holiday spirit is on your travel itinerary, consider our performance picks for this season in London, Rome, Vienna, and Prague.
The Nutcracker – Royal Ballet
Royal Opera House
December 17, 2009 - January 1, 2010
The holiday fantasy is brought to vivid life through Peter Wright’s reinterpretation of Lev Ivanov’s choreography, and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs of late 19th-century grandeur.
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
December 16 - 31, 2009
The English National Ballet performs Christopher Hampson's choreography with designs by Gerald Scarfe.
A Christmas Carol
Arts Theatre
November 11, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Dickens' famous Christmas ghost story is updated in a play written and directed by Jacksons Lane artistic programmer Adrian Berry. This promises to be an equally enchanting re-working of the classic tale of Scrooge. The intimacy of the venue lends itself well to this family-friendly mix of puppetry, music and dance.
Royal Albert Hall Christmas Carol Sing-Along
December 13 - 21, 2009
Royal Albert Hall
Every year a joyous crowd joins together to sing traditional, Christmas tunes, from 'O Come All Ye Faithful' to 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'.
Midnight Mass at St Paul's Cathedral
December 24, 2009
The cathedral's famous dome, which peaks over the top of London's skyline, fills with the soaring sounds of the Cathedral Choir.
Footsbarn Christmas Cracker
December 28, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre celebrates London's Christmas past with its first ever Christmas show and other activities, which are perfect for the entire family.
Lo schiaccianoci (The Nutcracker)
Corpo di Ballo, Teatro dell'Opera
December 20 - 30, 2009
New Years' Concert
I Musici Veneziani Roma
December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009
I Musici Veneziani, the group of accomplished musicians and professional singers who perform in 18th century costumes, greets the new year with a concert of Christmas songs.
Der Nussknacker (The Nutcracker)
Semperoper
December 20, 2009 - January 3, 2010
The ballet company of the Vienna State Opera 's presents its interpretation of The Nutcracker based on the story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann.
Prague Winter Festival
January 2 - 7, 2010
The Prague Winter Festival offers many opportunities to enjoy opera, ballet and classical music performances in the Estates Theatre, the Prague State Opera, the National Theatre and the famous Dvorak Hall of the Prague Rudolfinum.
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