Recorded at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and shown on their cinema screen, The Nutcracker is a superb seasonal treat for all the family.

This classic production by Peter Wright, contains many clever theatrical features and the stage sparkles with magic – a Christmas tree grows before your eyes, toy soldiers come to life to fight the villainous Mouse King and Clara is whisked to the Land of Sweets on a golden sleigh. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs draw upon 19th Century images of Christmas, making this sumptuous, evocative production a feast for the eyes. The choreography is enchanting and the score contains some of the best-known melodies in ballet, from the flurrying Waltz of the Snowflakes to the dream-like Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Jenna Blair, Sales and Marketing Manager for the venue said: “We’re delighted to be able to present this extra-special Christmas treat for our audiences. It’s wonderful to be able to present performance recorded at prestigious venues such as the Royal Opera House here in Ludlow”.

Tickets can be booked online at www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk or via the box office on 01584 878141.