El Cascanueces

Production by the Tchaikovsky National Ballet of El Cascanueces, a Christmas classical ballet with original choreography by Lev Ivanov, coming to the FYCMA in Málaga.

This is a classical ballet in the Romantic style, with original choreography by Lev Ivanov and a libretto by Marius Petipa. The plot is based on a text by Alexandre Dumas, which in turn draws on the tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann.

The work revolves around nostalgia for lost childhood and the clash between the adult world and the universe of children's dreams. Its central themes are innocence, inner beauty and courage. The Tchaikovsky National Ballet's production keeps to the tradition of classical ballet, with very striking costumes and sets and restrained choreography with precise lines.

It is a production designed for audiences of all ages, combining Christmas fantasy with the drama typical of Romantic ballet. The performance takes place at the FYCMA - Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga, the city's concert and show hall.