The Royal Ballet

THE NUTCRACKER

LIVE: Wednesday 10th December 2025, 19:15 GMT

ENCORE: Sunday 14th December 2025, 14:00GMT

Running time: 210 minutes, One Interval (To be confirmed)

Cast: 

To be confirmed 

Creatives:

Choreography PETER WRIGHT after LEV IVANOV

Music PYOTR IL’YICH TCHAIKOVSKY 

ConductorKOEN KESSELS

Original Scenario MARIUS PETIPA after E.T.A. HOFFMANN 

Production and Scenario PETER WRIGHT 

Designer JULIA TREVELYAN OMAN

Lighting Designer MARK HENDERSON 

Production Consultant ROLAND JOHN WILEY

Synopsis:

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure. 

Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

Wednesday 10 December

Sunday 14 December

Tickets:
£15.75 Adult
£13 U25’s / Students / Over 60’s

Access: We offer free Carer / Assistance tickets. Please contact the Guildhall Box Office (01452 503050) to book these.