Overview
A dazzling festive treat for the whole family
A sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.
Snowflakes flutter, fireplaces crackle, and midnight dreams come to life in this much-loved tale that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night. Filled with magic, excitement and dreamy delights, this rich story ballet will enchant families of all ages.
As the festive party winds down and the clock strikes 12, join young Clara on a magical adventure as toys awaken, and soldiers and mice frolic and play! Travel through a delectable dreamscape of the Lemonade Sea and Kingdom of Sweets, as Clara encounters the beautiful Snow Queen, Prince, and whimsical Sugar Plum Fairy, plus all the enchanting inhabitants of their kingdom. This midnight rendezvous takes place in a dazzling world where nothing is as it seems.
This hugely popular ballet has been captivating audiences across the globe for more than a century.
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Creatives
- Choreographer Ben Stevenson OBE
- Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Music Arranger and Conductor Nigel Gaynor
- Costume Designer Desmond Heeley
- Associate Costume Designer Noelene Hill
- Set Designer Thomas Boyd
- Lighting Designer David Walters
- Lighting Revival Designer Cameron Goerg
- Music performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra
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