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Cervantes Theatre Stage Gets Frozen for ‘The Nutcracker on Ice’

Nutcracker on Ice in Malaga

The stage of the famous Cervantes Theatre in Málaga will be transformed into an ice skating rink in December as it welcomes a spectacular and unique show: The Nutcracker on Ice.

The show is produced and performed by the award-winning Imperial Ice Stars under the artistic direction of Tony Mercer, one of the world’s leading creators of contemporary theatre on ice. Inspired by A.Dumas’ adaptation of E.T.A Hoffman’s famous story ‘The Nutcracker and the King of Mice’ and featuring the enchanting music of Tchaikovsky, the show is sure to be a big hit! (more…)

3 Chances to Watch “The Nutcracker” Ballet in Málaga

The Nutcracker ballet in MalagaIf you enjoy Ballet, you’ll be delighted to know that the Cervantes Theatre inMalaga will be showing three performances of “The Nutcracker”.

Performed by the Russian National Theatre Ballet of Moscow, this Christmas classic is sure to be a great success. Inspired on A. Dumas’ adaptation of E.T.A Hoffman’s famous story, The Nutcracker narrates the story of a young girl’s adventures with her only Christmas present; a nutcracker in the shape of a small soldier which comes to life. Together they travel to the magical Sweet kingdom where they are welcomed by the Sugar Fairy, candy sticks and marzipan figures.

Prestigious French choreographer M. Petipa put together the original choreography for this successful ballet; the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky adds magic to a performance that you surely wont want to miss.

Performances of “The Nutcracker” will be on the following days:

  • Thursday 22nd December at 9:00 pm
  • Thursday 29th December at 9:00 pm
  • Friday 30th December at 9:00 pm

Tickets are priced from €22 and can be purchased at the Cervantes Theatre.

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Málaga Jazz Festival 2010: 5 Nights of Great Jazz Music

Festival de Jazz de MalagaNext Tuesday the 9th November sees the start of the 24th edition of the Málaga Jazz Festival. This year’s venues will be the traditional Cervantes Theatre and the Echegaray Theatre (included this year as second venue to the festival).

Málaga awaits some great Jazz musicians, amongst them, the Cadiz pianist, Chano Domínguez, who will take to the stage of the Cervantes Theatre on Wednesday the 6th November.

The rest of the weeks line up is equally as impressive:

Teatro Cervantes

Wednesday 10th November: Chano Domínguez

Friday 12th November: The Bad Plus

Saturday 13th November: Dayna Kurtz

Teatro Echegaray

Tuesday 9th November: Doris Cales Quartet

Wednesday 10th November: Ana Cisneros Trío

Thursday 11th November: La Insostenible Big Band

Friday 12th November: Seamus Blake Quintet

Saturday 13th November: Sacri Delfino Trío

Los organizadores del festival también han preparado varias actividades paralelas para este año: El Seminario Internacional de Jazz, una Masterclass con la Seamus Blake Quintet y los pasacalles que estarán todos los días (de 1 a 2 de la tarde) por el centro de la ciudad; todas actividades diseñadas para acercar el Jazz a la gente.

The organisers of the Festival have also prepared several paralel activities for this year: The Internacional Jazz Seminar, a Masterclass with the Seamus and the street performers who will be walking the streets of the city centre from 1pm to 2pm every day. All the above activities have been designed to bring Jazz to the people by creating interaction.

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