THE NUTCRACKER
Presented by: Australian National Youth Ballet
A delightful & affordable way to entertain the family, experience the charm of this much-loved cherished ballet
An Australia first debut performance by international star of the Mariinsky Ballet Oleg Ignatev as the Nutcracker Prince & Cavalier.
The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet and makes for a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
Our 2024 Season boasts guest artist performances by:
OLEG IGNATEV
In the role of Nutcracker Prince & Cavalier
Former Artist
Mariinsky Ballet, The Stanislavski & Nemirovich-Danchenko Academic Music Theater
OLGA MIKHAILOVA
In the role of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy
Former Artist
Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theater, Yacobson Ballet Company , The Stanislavski & Nemirovich-Danchenko Academic Music Theater
DAMIEN WELCH
Former Principal Dancer
The Australian Ballet
MICHAEL BRAUN
Former Principal Dancer & Artist
Royal New Zealand Ballet & Queensland Ballet
SEAN KILEY
Former Artist
The Australian Ballet
A story of magic on Christmas Eve, and the journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. Enjoy a burst of vibrant colours, captivating choreography, exquisite costumes and grand sets and props, set to the magical score composed by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky. This ballet captures the excitement of the Christmas festive season and the magic of Marius Petipa’s classic ballet. Showcasing the breadth of talent, our performance boasts an array of national & international guest artists supported by over 150 talented dancers from the Australian National Youth Ballet.
WHEN
Saturday 2 November @ 12:00pm
DURATION
2 Hours with 2 twenty minute intervals
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TICKETS
From $85
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