The Australian Ballet presents The Nutcracker Tickets
About The Australian Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker is a magical production of the beloved festive ballet that remains faithful to the 19th-century original and will fill you with the Christmas spirit. Tchaikovsky’s last ballet score, with its famous motifs and melodies, draws us into the story of Clara, a young ballet student celebrating with her family on Christmas Eve. When the clock strikes twelve, we enter the dream realm, where Clara’s Nutcracker doll comes to life, taking her on a thrilling adventure where she encounters the Rat King before being whisked away to the Land of Sweets and into the arms of her Nutcracker Prince.
Veteran designer John F. Macfarlane exquisitely evokes the world of this picture-perfect ballet: whirling snowflakes, crackling fires, band-box soldiers, a Christmas tree that grows until it brushes the ceiling and a Sugar Plum Fairy in luscious candy-floss pink.
With the holidays around the corner, there’s no better way than The Nutcracker to rediscover the childlike joys of the season, or to create your own family tradition.
Start date
30th November, 2024
End date
18th December, 2024
Categories
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE: One of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Sydney Opera House is an architectural masterpiece and vibrant performance space.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
For further information please visit the Sydney Opera House
More information about The Australian Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Choreography: Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon
Music: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume and Set Design: John F. Macfarlane
Original Lighting Design: David A. Finn
Lighting Design: Jon Buswell
David Hallberg's insight “The Nutcracker epitomises the absolute beauty of classical ballet. The score is so deeply rich and full of magic and beauty. It truly takes the dancer and audiences on a trip through the mystery and magic of Clara’s Christmas Eve dream. Personally, the grand pas de deux in The Nutcracker was always a favourite of mine to dance.”
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is The Australian Ballet presents The Nutcracker at?
The Australian Ballet presents The Nutcracker is at Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House.
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The Australian Ballet presents The Nutcracker tickets start at $71.
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