Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

In Cinemas 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 Dec 2025
Conductor
Koen Kessels
Orchestra
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Cast
Mayara Magri (The Sugar Plum Fairy), Reece Clarke (The Prince)
Music
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Choreography
Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov
Production
Peter Wright
Designs
Julia Trevelyan Oman
Duration
Approx. 2h25 incl. an interval
Captured live from Covent Garden, London, 10 Dec 2025
Official Event Listing

Ballet in two acts (1892)

Nothing says Christmas quite like The Nutcracker, and Peter Wright’s much-loved production has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company

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.

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is a surefire festive firecracker for all ages.

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Saturday 20 Dec 1:00pm
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Saturday 20 Dec 1:00pm
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Saturday 20 Dec 11:30am
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Hobart patrons please note: This production will screen at State Cinema at the regular screening times of 11am Sat and 1pm Wed. Tickets on sale soon!

Royal Ballet

Based at the Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet, led by Director Kevin O'Hare, is Britain’s largest ballet company.  The Company has a wide-ranging repertory showcasing the great classical ballets, heritage works from Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton and Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, as well as new works by the foremost choreographers of today. 

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