The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet
At Royal Opera House
Enjoy the classic Christmas tale The Nutcracker, with music by Tchaikovsky, at the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House in London.
Highlights:
- Experience the beloved Nutcracker live on stage
- Choose your own seats
- Enjoy the iconic score by Tchaikovsky
- Get in the Christmas spirit
- Experience a royal ballet at the Royal Opera House
Enjoy The Nutcracker
Clara, a young girl, creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to retrieve her favourite present. But a mysterious magician, Drosselmeyer, is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure.
The Nutcracker was first performed in 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. It initially had a poor reception, but its combination of enchanting choreography and an unforgettable score have since made it one of the best-loved of all ballets.
Tchaikovsky's score was commissioned by the director of the Russian Imperial Theatres following the success of Sleeping Beauty in 1890. Marius Petipa created the scenario, based on a fairytale by E.T.A. Hoffman, and Lev Ivanov provided the choreography.
Peter Wright's production pays homage to Petipa's original, and the stage sparkles with theatrical magic. A Christmas tree grows before our eyes, toy soldiers come to life to fight the villainous Mouse King, and Clara is whisked to the Land of Sweets on a golden sleigh. Julia Trevelyan Oman's designs draw upon 19th-century images of Christmas, making this a truly enchanting production for the festive season.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete, you will receive an e-ticket by email. Please print out your ticket and bring it with you to the theater.
Book tickets
Royal Opera House
Bow Street London
Evening performance
Various dates and times
Matinee
Various dates and times
Booked from
2019-01-07
Booked for
2019-01-09
Duration of performance:
2 hours 15 minutes
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