Tchaikovsky’s much-loved The Nutcracker comes to life in a magical multimedia performance by pianist Alexandra Dariescu.
Combining live piano, ballet and exquisite digital animation, The Nutcracker and I reimagines the classic story through Clara’s journey from little girl with a dream to concert pianist. Watch as Dariescu performs 15 virtuosic arrangements of Tchaikovsky’s music alongside a ballerina and hand-drawn animations projected onto a gauze screen.
A visual and musical treat for all ages, this imaginative production brings the magic of The Nutcracker to life in a way you’ve never seen before.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Performed and produced by Alexandra Dariescu
Directed by Nick Hillel
Art director and director of animation Adam Smith
Choreography (live and animation) byJenna Lee
Ballerina Désirée Ballantyne
Technical producer Sander Loonen
Format: Reserved seating
Age: All ages
Concessions under 17s, £18.24
Performance times
Bars open: 17.00
Doors: 17.30
Start: 18.00
Finish: 19.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Utterly charming, totally engaging, and just a little bit different.
Seeing dance
About Beacon Hall
Our flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- row Z on the right only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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