Overview

Running Time

2h
with one intermission

Dates

December 6 – 31, 2024

Choreographer

James Kudelka

Music

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Experience the wonder of the holidays with James Kudelka’s The Nutcracker, a spectacular family production. The adventure begins at a Christmas Eve party in a 19th-century barn and introduces siblings Marie and Misha to delights beyond their wildest dreams, from magical creatures to savoury treats and the glittering land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and featuring magnificent sets and costumes, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination.

The Nutcracker is made possible by generous financial support from production underwriters Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M., Lawrence and Ann Heisey and an anonymous friend of the National Ballet.

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Top Photo Desktop: Tirion Law and Siphesihle November in The Nutcracker. Photo by Karolina Kuras.
Top Photo Mobile: Genevieve Penn Nabity in The Nutcracker. Photo by Karolina Kuras.