The Nutcracker

"A Dazzling Extravaganza"

- Sunday Telegraph

This delicious theatrical feast has family sized helpings of Matthew Bourne's trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Nutcracker! follows Clara's bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross' Orphanage for waifs and strays, through a shimmering, ice-skating, winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland.

Tchaikovsky's glorious score and Olivier award winning designer, Anthony Ward's unforgettable sets and costumes combine with sizzling choreography to create a fresh, hip and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the traditional favourite that will delight the whole family.

"Witty and wonderful"

- The Guardian

"Absolutely sensational, ecstatically wonderful"

- The Times

Performance Times

Tue - Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Dates

The Nutcracker 13 May 2008 - 17 May 2008

Road Directions

From the North London
Leave London on the M3. The M25 connects with the M3 at Junction 12, at Chertsey. Follow the M3 to Junction 14. Follow the signs to Southampton (A33).
Follow this road all the way into Southampton until you come to a large roundabout called Charlotte Place. take the last (4th) exit into Brunswick Place.
Go through two sets of lights, straight on into Cumberland Place. At the third set, turn right to Grosvenor Square car park. There are pedestrian signs from the car park (5 minutes walk).
Alternatively, drive on through the third and fourth set of lights for the Mayflower. Turn right at the next lights into Commercial Road. The Mayflower is halfway down on the left hand side.

From the West Bournemouth
Take the A338 towards Ringwood. At the Ferndown roundabout turn right on to the A31.
Follow the A31 to Cadnam where it becomes the M27.
Follow the M27 to Junction 3, then turn on to the M271 to Southampton.
Follow the M271 to the end, then turn left on to the A35 and follow signs to the city centre.
Follow the A35 then A3024 to the city centre. Once you have passed the railway station, you will go up a steep hill to a set of lights. There will be a large white building with a clock tower in front of you. This is the Civic Centre. Turn left at the lights. To park, turn left at the next set of lights for West Park car park. For The Mayflower, go through the first set of lights, then turn left at the next set of lights into Commercial Road. The Mayflower is half way down on the left.

From the East Portsmouth
Go West on the M27 to Junction 7. Turn left on to the A334.
Go straight through the roundabout onto Thornhill Park Road.
This road connects to Bitterne Road. Follow this road over the bridge. You will see The Meridian TV building on the right. This road then becomes Northam Road.
Follow this road staying in the right hand lane (of three lanes, follow 'Other Routes') to the Charlotte Place roundabout. Take the second exit into Brunswick Place.
Go through set of lights straight on into Cumberland place. Then through another set, to park turn right at the next lights, into Grosvenor Square car park.
Alternatively go through those and the next lights for The Mayflower. At the next set of lights, take the right filter into Commercial Road. The Mayflower is halfway down on the left.

Public Transport Directions

By Rail: Nearest station is Southampton Central
By Coach - Southampton National Express Coach Station

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Event

Catering

• Refreshments Available

Establishment Features

• Cloakroom
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Family Fun