The Nutcracker Tickets
Celebrate a magical Christmas with Tchaikovsky’s festive classic, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet. Not recommended for under 5s.
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas With Nutcracker Tickets
Some things are quintessentially Christmas - stockings, advent calendars and carols - but nothing sparks festive joy quite like a trip to see dazzling ballet The Nutcracker. In the grand surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, this festive treat couldn’t be more magical! Birmingham Royal Ballet’s “outstanding presentation of a Christmas classic” (Londonist), exclusively created for the Royal Albert Hall, is a perfect match for the capital’s most breathtaking venue, with gorgeous costumes and projections bringing new surprises to a story that has enchanted millions of families.What is The Nutcracker ballet about?
On a snowy Christmas Eve in London, young Clara unwraps a magical present. Beneath the paper lies a Nutcracker doll, shaped like a toy soldier. But this isn’t a usual Nutcracker: it is enchanted, and springs to life! Beckoning Clara on an adventure, the Nutcracker takes her to a faraway land where handsome strangers, strange creatures and a terrifying confrontation with the Mouse King await.As the pair drift through their new winter wonderland toward the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, audiences can marvel at spellbinding choreography and Tchaikovsky’s soaring music, including “Waltz of the Flowers” and “The Nutcracker Suite”.This world-famous ballet is a spectacle for all ages.
About the Birmingham Royal Ballet Nutcracker
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production, created especially for the Royal Albert Hall, brings the story of Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker toy to life with beautiful period costumes and light projections. The whole family will be swept away across an enchanted land full of snowstorms, Sugar Plum Fairies and the evil Mouse King as the clock strikes midnight.Book tickets for The Nutcracker at the Royal Albert Hall and enjoy the Royal Ballet Sinfonia orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s famous score live. This incredible staging was originally created with Simon Callow as the voice of Clara’s godfather, Drosselmeyer, and features projections by Tony Award winners 59 Productions (An American in Paris, War Horse), weaving their magic around the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s world-class dancers.
Secure Your Tickets for Nutcracker at Royal Albert Hall
Sprinkle a bit of classic theatrical joy into your Christmas celebrations with The Nutcracker in London this year. Clara and company pirouette into the Royal Albert Hall for three days only!Performance dates:
29 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Running time:
2 hours and 50 minutes including an 2 intervals.
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Age recommendation:
Best for age 5+
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