The Nutcracker West End

The Nutcracker

Opens: December 29, 2024
Closing: December 31, 2024
Buy Tickets from: £31

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Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore London

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It’s not Christmas without *The Nutcracker!* And in 2024 we are overjoyed to announce the return of __Birmingham Royal Ballet__’s festive favourite to the Royal Albert Hall. This enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.



Created exclusively for the Royal Albert Hall, with gorgeous period costumes and dazzling projections, this Christmas classic is brought to life by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s world-class dancers and orchestra, the __Royal Ballet Sinfonia__.



Experience the true magic of Christmas, as Clara’s toys come to life at the stroke of midnight. Journey through a fantastical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes to the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


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THE SNOWY DAY and THE NUTCRACKER Come to the Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet At The Ford Wyoming Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


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The Nutcracker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Nutcracker have there been?
The Nutcracker has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 2022, West End which opened in 2024 and West End which opened in 2024.

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