QPAC

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This production is also available as part of a Queensland Ballet 2027 Season Package. For more information, visit Queensland Ballet’s website.

On Sale Wed 4 Nov 9:00 AM

$113 - $205 *

* A transaction fee of $7.90 applies.

2 hours 10 minutes

including interval, subject to change without notice

A new Christmas classic

With a landmark world premiere in Brisbane in December 2026, Queensland Ballet’s new production of The Nutcracker returns for its second festive season in 2027.

Commissioned by and created for Queensland, this enchanting reimagining by internationally celebrated choreographer Derek Deane OBE and award-winning designer Lez Brotherston OBE, ushers in a new era for a beloved Christmas tradition. Their vision transforms Clara’s magical journey into a feast for the senses, featuring exquisite choreography, breathtaking stagecraft, sumptuous costumes and enchanting characters, all illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

Created for Queensland audiences and destined to become a cherished festive tradition, this grand-scale production captures the wonder, imagination and joy at the heart of the holiday season. Whether rediscovering the magic or experiencing it for the first time, audiences of all ages will be swept away by this spectacular celebration of Christmas.

Creatives

Choreographer Derek Deane
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Set and Costume Designer Lez Brotherston
Mask and Headpiece Designer Robert Allsopp
Lighting Designer Damien Cooper
Video Designer Craig Wilkinson
Illusion Designer Lee Cohen
Conductor Nathaniel Griffiths
Music performed by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra

Latecomers will not be admitted to the theatre and patrons cannot be readmitted if they leave during the performance.

The Glasshouse Theatre Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 5MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

QTIX is our official ticketing service with selected packages sold through authorised resellers only. Read more about purchasing tickets online.

Concession

Pensioners card, Queensland Government Seniors Card, Industry [MEAA] members, Full-time students over 30 and Unemployed. National Seniors Ass. not applicable.