The Nutcracker
Magical festive tradition with The Nutcracker ballet tickets
Pirouette your way into one of London theatre’s must-see festive traditions this Christmas as The Nutcracker ballet returns to the London Coliseum. English National Ballet’s spellbinding production has been sprinkling joy over the capital for more than 50 years, and shows no signs of slowing down for future generations! Featuring Tchaikovsky’s soaring music and beautiful choreography – performed by a world-class company – this classic ballet should be at the top of your list for family days out this winter.
On a chilly Christmas Eve in Edwardian London, a young girl called Clara unwraps an amazing present… an enchanted Nutcracker, who whisks her away on a thrilling adventure! As the pair fly above her home and into a whole new land, they meet intriguing strangers, confront the scary Mouse King and dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy. After so much action, they finally get to relax – drifting above the Land of Snow in a hot air balloon.
The Nutcracker ballet is one of the West End’s most famous Christmas shows, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score. For decades, theatregoers have poured through the doors at the Coliseum and been regaled by the Nutcracker Suite – including the famous “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers”.
The show is choreographed by English National Ballet Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, with dazzling sets and costumes by Dick Bird. From Edwardian London to a sparkling winter wonderland and the brightly-coloured Land of Sweets, the Nutcracker ballet is a sensory delight for all ages. If the sets weren’t enough, there’s also world-class dancers prancing across the stage and the English National Ballet Philharmonic performing Tchaikovsky’s score live.
Nothing says Christmas in London like The Nutcracker ballet, so get ready to start a new tradition for your family with tickets! It sells quickly every year, so book early to discover the drama and magic.
Child friendly?
The Nutcracker ballet is suitable for ages 5+. Concession tickets are available at the box office.