The Nutcracker Tickets and Dates

Peter Wright's interpretation of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Lev Ivanov's 1892 ballet combined with Tchaikovsky's sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. Loosely based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, the ballet begins in the 19th-century German home of the Stahlbaums, where they are hosting a lively Christmas party. The period setting is captured in opulent detail by Julia Trevelyan Oman's designs, which include authentic Christmas tree decorations that are magically brought to life. Wright's choreography ingeniously incorporates surviving fragments of the ballet's original material, including the sublime pas de deux for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince. But in emphasizing the relationship between Clara and the Nutcracker, the production also gains a touching subtext of first love.

The Story

Clara is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her Nutcracker.

Important Information

BOOKING PERIOD: 3 December 2018?15 January 2019 RUNNING TIME:The performance lasts about 2 hours 20 minutes, including one interval AGE RESTRICTION:This production is suitable for ages 5+ The performance includes a gunshot and a cannon-shot approximately 30 minutes into Act I VENUE: Royal Opera House Bow St, London WC2E 9DD

THE NUTCRACKER Booking Period: 3 December 2018-15 January 2019 Running Time: The performance lasts about 2 hours 20 minutes, including one interval Age Restriction: 5+