A NIGHT AT THE BALLET
The Singapore Ballet will be staging The Nutcracker from 7 to 11 December. Traditionally, this ballet classic heralds the start of the Christmas celebrations in cities around the world, which is apt since the tale takes place on Christmas eve. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and performed by a live orchestra, the story of young Clara’s adventures with a Nutcracker doll that comes to life is a fantastical fairytale that is ripe for retelling for each new generation. The production is helmed by Singapore Ballet’s artistic director Janek Schergen, with breathtaking costumes and spectacular sets created by local designer Aaron Yap.