The Nutcracker
Enjoy a festive tradition with The Nutcracker ballet tickets
Pirouette your way to the London Coliseum for one of the capital’s must-see festive traditions this Christmas – The Nutcracker ballet. English National Ballet’s iconic production has been spreading joy amongst families and friends for more than 50 years! Featuring Tchaikovsky’s soaring music and gorgeous choreography performed by a world-class company, make sure tickets for this classic ballet are at the top of your nice list this year.
On a cold Christmas Eve in Edwardian London, a young girl called Clara unwraps an incredible present… an enchanted Nutcracker, who whisks her away on an adventure she’ll never forget. As they fly above London and into an amazing new world, Clara and her guide meet mysterious strangers, fight the dastardly Mouse King and dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Finally, they set off in a hot air balloon, which drifts above the Land of Snow.
The Nutcracker ballet is one of the West End’s most famous Christmas shows, told with Tchaikovsky’s legendary score. For over five decades, theatregoers have passed through the doors at the Coliseum and been transported into a feast for the senses. The show’s music includes the Nutcracker Suite, which features the famous “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers”.
The Nutcracker ballet is choreographed by English National Ballet Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, with standout sets and costumes by Dick Bird. From Edwardian London to a breathtaking winter wonderland and the technicolour Land of Sweets, this is a show-stopping delight for all ages. The sets and costumes are dazzling enough, but you can also enjoy world-class dancers leaping across the stage and the English National Ballet Philharmonic performing Tchaikovsky’s score live.
Christmas in London and Clara’s adventure are the perfect match, so why not start a new tradition with tickets for The Nutcracker ballet! It sells quickly every year, so book early to secure your seat at this timeless extravaganza.
Child friendly?
The Nutcracker ballet is suitable for ages 5+. Concession tickets are available at the box office.