Ugly Duckling waddles into Crewe Lyceum in Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children. Northern Ballet has announced that its well loved ballet for children Ugly Duckling will embark on a major national tour throughout spring 2023, following its sell out performances in London.
Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings as well as with frogs, cats and even a fox, but realising she is not like any of these animals, she is left sad and alone. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and learns to love herself and those around her. This child friendly 40
minute ballet has been created especially for children and their families to experience live dance, music and theatre together. Ugly Duckling was the first children’s ballet from Northern Ballet, premiering in 2012. The company has produced eight children’s ballets which have achieved huge popularity live on stage, in CBeebies TV adaptations and in cinemas nationwide. In its third revival since premiering, Ugly Duckling will be performed to music by John Longstaff, played live by members of Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every venue.
Federico Bonelli, Artistic Director at Northern Ballet said ‘Northern Ballet is committed to breaking down barriers to world class ballet and our unique children’s ballet programme enables children and their families to experience the wonder of live dance, music and theatre at their local theatres across the country.’
Tickets can be booked online or by calling the Box Office on 0343 310 0050.
Booking link: https://crewelyceum.co.uk/Online/tickets-ugly-duckling-crewe-2023
