Press cuttings about the ballet Casse-Noisette (The Nutcracker)

The excellent level of the dancers has to be pointed out […] They are heroes and really deserve the bravos.» Roger Salas, El Pais / spain, 22 december 2003

 
Thierry Malandain’s Nutcracker contains all the features, which are typical of his style, and to start with, a very French sense of movement. The choreography is always trimmed down and attractive, with great originality in the writing in some parts.» Julia Martin, El Mundo / spain, 22 december 2003

To make us feel ashamed of our choreographic life, Biarritz is the seat of a top-level company, which can recreate in Madrid a Central European tradition: The performance of The Nutcracker by Tchaïkovsky at Christmas. […] A good show for the kids to see but also for those who are not children any longer and who wish to be initiated to the fantastic world of ballet.» Luis G.Iberni., La Razon / spain, 21 december 2003

 

His personal choreography is supported by the good physical condition of the dancers. Ballet Biarritz is without any doubt an excellent company and this very special and unorthodox Nutcracker benefits from it.» Julio Bravo, ABC / spain, 21 december 2003

Under the leadership of the great Thierry Malandain, Ballet Biarritz shows a dusted Nutcracker in a fresh and novel language.» Salir, Salir / spain, 19 to 25 december 2003

14 splendid dancers who, little by little, show their total mastery of technique.» Eduardo Lopez, GuÍa del Ocio de Madrid / spain, 26 december 2003 to 1 january 2004