Did you know the world famous Nutcracker ballet is the result of artistic contributions from across Europe?
It started with a macabre 1816 novella by German author E.T.A. Hoffmann called The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (Nussknacker und Mausekönig).
In 1844, French author Alexandre Dumas adapted Hoffmann's story to a more child-friendly fantasy tale.
French-born choreographer Marius Petipa assisted by Russian choreographer Lev Ivanov brought Dumas' adaptation to the ballet stage in 1892.
Petipa had previously worked with Russian composer Pyotr IllyichTchaikovsky on Sleeping Beauty and wanted to collaborate again on this new Nutcracker ballet score.
So in the run-up to Christmas 2026, James Hodgson and Lalith Wijedoru want to perform Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite for the BONOBO! community as a piano duet.
I Overture
II March of the Tin Soldiers
III Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
IV Trepak - Russian Dance
V Coffee - Arab Dance
VI Tea - Chinese Dance
VII Dance of the Reed Flutes
VIII Waltz of the Flowers
The other half of the program will be W.A Mozart's Sonata in D Major K448 for not one but TWO pianos.
I Allegro con spirito
II Andante
III. Allegro molto
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This piano recital is a naturist event for those who identify as men.
It will be held in a body-positive social space for men only.
Attendees are expected to be nude in the performance area along with the performing artists.
I would like to reiterate this is NOT a group sex party / orgy.
Please respect the event as a safe space where guests can enjoy live music and socialize without the pressure for sex.
Date:
Tuesday December 1st 2026
Timings:
Doors open at 7pm
Guests are requested to arrive by 7:30pm
Recital starts promptly at 8pm (latecomers will not be admitted)
Recital finishes ~9pm
Post-recital social (drinks and light snacks included in the ticket price)
Doors close at 10pm
Logistics:
BONOBO! is in a studio space of a private residence within a converted factory warehouse. The feel of the venue is minimalist, with sparse furniture. The seating for this event will be a combination of folded chairs, floor cushions, duvets, bean bags. Most guests will be asked to sit/lie on the floor or stand. Formal (chair/sofa) seating will be given as priority to those less able to sit on the floor.
This is not an event for sexual activity. Although arousal (erection of the penis) is a normal part of male physiology and can be expected in the presence of nudity, the focus of the event is to enjoy the live music, share food, drink, and conversation and not bodily fluids or sexual pleasures! By all means please make connections, exchange contact details, and be friendly during the event.
No online booking in advance? No entry.
Tickets sold are non-refundable.
*Please contact the organizers to inform them if a ticket sold to you is to be used by someone else.*
This piano recital is for any man regardless of your relationship status or sexuality. Whether you are single, married, partnered to a man or a woman or non-binary person - all men who identify as men are welcome.
Hope to see you for a musical kickstart to the Christmas season in early December!
James
http://www.jameshodgson.org.uk/
Lalith
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