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"Reworked, refreshed and remarkably vibrant"
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker
Tue 1 Feb - Sat 5 Feb 2022
Tickets available from £13.00
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We have worked hard to make sure all of our venues are as safe as possible during the current pandemic. For more information about what we have done please see the health and safety section below.
The sweetest of all Matthew Bourne’s treats returns to Bristol for one week only! It’s a Nutcracker! for all seasons, adored by critics and audiences alike.
Watch the trailer
St Augustine’s Parade Bristol BS1 4UZ
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance 5+
For bookings of 10 or more please contact our group teams as below;
West End venues, Group Line 020 7206 1174 or email [email protected]
All other venues please call 020 7206 1179 or email [email protected]
The Times
Utterly delicious – a dazzling extravaganza- Sunday Telegraph
Truly, truly scrumptious- Independent on Sunday
With family-sized helpings of Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a darkly comic Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland, influenced by the lavish Hollywood musicals of the 1930’s.
Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and Anthony Ward’s delectable sets and costumes combine with Bourne’s dazzling choreography to create a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the classic. Expect a sprinkling of delicious new surprises in this reinvented production for 2021.
Hailed by The Observer as "the undisputed king of dance theatre", master storyteller Matthew Bourne and his New Adventures company have produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including The Red Shoes, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Edward Scissorhands and most recently his acclaimed reimagining of Romeo and Juliet.
Photography: Simon Annand, Eric Richmond
What the critics say
In a nutshell, it’s a cracker!- The Times
A REAL TREAT. Like a sherbet lemon in a sea of treacle: sharp, smart and tangy on the tongue.- The Daily Telegraph
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
St Augustine’s Parade Bristol BS1 4UZ
Bristol Temple Meads
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There will be a limited service for advance bookings during the very busy one hour period before show times. Please try to avoid these times to enable us to offer the best customer experience.
Keeping you safe in the theatre
We are committed to keeping our audiences safe whilst they enjoy their visit. To ensure you feel safe, secure, and comfortable during your visit with us, we have implemented the below measures which we ask you to familiarise yourself with prior to your visit. We cannot wait to welcome you back into our theatre!
Before coming to the theatre
Face coverings
Our audiences and staff will need to wear face coverings whilst in the venue, except for when they are eating or drinking. Face coverings are not required for those with certain medical conditions, or children under the age of 11. We will provide a disposable face covering if you need one, upon entry to the theatre
If you or a party member are unwell
Please do not attend our theatre if you or any of your party are displaying symptoms of Covid-19, have been in contact with someone diagnosed with Covid-19, or if you have been instructed to self-isolate. Should this be the case, please contact our customer service team as soon as possible to arrange a refund, or to reschedule your booking
Government test and trace
We are supporting NHS Test and Trace (England) and NHS Test and Protect (Scotland) by requesting the lead booker contact details in the booking process, providing the option for other attendees to provide their details directly, and sharing these details only if requested under the schemes. If you do not wish us to share your details for this purpose, please let us know. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information
Access patrons
We are committed to providing great access to our venues. Find more information about access and support, plus how to get in contact about your requirements, on the Bristol Hippodrome Access page.
Arriving at the theatre
Temperature checking
To protect the health of both our audiences and our staff, we will be using thermal cameras and non-contact thermometers to screen temperatures of visitors and employees before they enter our venues. Audience members who display a raised temperature above 37.8⁰C or refuse the screening (along with their household) may be refused entry.
Distributed entry points and times
Where venue layouts allow, we will aim to support social distancing by making use of all available entrances. We may also stagger entry and exit times to ease congestion. Where possible, you will receive your entry time and location via email, in good time prior to the performance. Where it is not possible to communicate this information in advance, our staff will direct you on arrival
Digital tickets
To help minimise use of paper in our venues, where you can, we advise that you show your ticket on your phone, rather than bringing a printout
Inside the theatre
Social distancing
Please respect social distancing whilst queuing to enter, and once inside our venues. We have introduced clear markings and signage to indicate where to wait and queue at venue entrances, in bars, for the toilets, and on entry to the auditorium.
Cleaning and hand washing
We have stepped up the cleaning in our venues to ensure a safe and clean environment for all. Hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout our venues.
Contactless payments
Where possible, please use your phone or your contactless bank card to make payments at the points of sale
Food and beverage at your seat
We offer free seat delivery pre-show and during the interval through our Ordertorium app. So sit back, relax, order your favourite food and drink from our menu, and one of our helpful members of staff will deliver your order to your seat. We recommend you download our app now in advance of your visit.
Watch the trailer
St Augustine’s Parade Bristol BS1 4UZ
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance 5+
For bookings of 10 or more please contact our group teams as below;
West End venues, Group Line 020 7206 1174 or email [email protected]
All other venues please call 020 7206 1179 or email [email protected]