Regular performers in Hurst, This is My Theatre, the Sussex based theatre group, will be performing their new show The Nutcracker and the Mouse King at the end of the month. Following their successful runs of previous Christmas shows, A Christmas Carol, and The Snow Queen, the quartet will be at Danny House on 20th November.
It is nearly Christmas and Maria and her brother Frederick can hardly wait to tear open their presents. But an early gift from their Godfather of a beautiful, wooden nutcracker soldier to Maria was hardly what she had expected. Little does Maria know that this small wooden figure was once a real child, not much older than herself, turned to wood for daring to cross the evil Mouse-King. But just before midnight, when the magic of Christmas is strongest, Maria’s beloved nutcracker comes to life in order to march into battle and fulfil a deadly mission! Can Maria help the Nutcracker to defeat the horrid Mouse King and break the curse once and for all?
Associate artistic director Ethan Taylor said: “We are really excited to be continuing our winter tradition of magical, family-friendly theatre in historic places and atmospheric spaces. Our brand-new adaptation of E.T.A Hoffman’s much-loved story - packed with music, merriment and plenty of Christmas magic - will be sure to warm hearts and spread joy this festive season!”
For tickets and more information go to www.thisismytheatre.com/hurstpierpoint