The Nutcracker presented by The Australian Ballet tickets
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About The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker by Sir Peter Wright is a magical production of the cherished 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.
World-renowned designer John F Macfarlane exquisitely evokes the world of this picture-perfect ballet: whirling snowflakes, crackling fires, bandbox soldiers, a Christmas tree that grows until it brushes the ceiling, and a Sugar Plum Fairy in luscious candy-floss pink.
There’s no better way than The Nutcracker to rediscover the childlike joys of the holiday season or to create your own family tradition.
Run time
2hr 5min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Start date
28th November, 2026
End date
16th December, 2026
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
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 BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
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.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about The Nutcracker
“It is really the perfect ballet. Lavish sets, divine costumes and a celebration of imagination and fantasy that is totally uplifting.” - Herald Sun
Choreography: __Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon __
Additional choreography courtesy of: Birmingham Royal Ballet
Composer: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume and set design: John F Macfarlane
Lighting design: David Finn
Music By: Opera Australia Orchestra
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Nutcracker ?
The Nutcracker runs for 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Nutcracker at?
The Nutcracker is at Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for The Nutcracker ?
The Nutcracker tickets start at $75.
How do you get tickets for The Nutcracker ?
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