Nutcracker - English National Ballet Tickets
About Nutcracker - English National Ballet
This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of delight and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians.
It’s Christmas Eve in Edwardian London. Clara and her mother are shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium where she meets an enchanted Nutcracker doll. They take home liquorice all-sorts, nougat, marzipan and of course, sugarplums, to delight their party guests. As music and laughter fill the house, Clara has a magical sugar plum vision, sparking an adventure in which she bravely defends her home from the Rat King before discovering a dazzling ice realm and its Queen.
Step out of the ordinary and follow Clara as she travels to the Land of Sweets & Delights where the Sugar Plum Fairy has arranged a grand celebration in her honour.
“Vibrant” (Financial Times) and “astoundingly pretty” (The London Standard), English National Ballet’s acclaimed production burst onto the stage in 2024. It returns to the London Coliseum to bring you a delicious taste of Christmas delight.
Choreographed by Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, this classic festive ballet combines exquisite dancing with spectacular sets and costumes designed by Dick Bird. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score live.
Family-Friendly:
- Saturday, 3rd January, 2:30pm
Relaxed:
- Wednesday, 8th January, 1:00pm
Run time
2hr. Incl. 20min interval.
Venue
Categories
Ballet, Classical, West End
Age
Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted in the auditorium. Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult.
Start date
11th December, 2025
End date
11th January, 2026
Important information
Contains pyros, flashing lights and large-scale moving projections
Nutcracker - English National Ballet cast and creative team
Choreography: Aaron S. Watkin, Arielle Smith
Sets: Dick Bird
Costumes: Dick Bird
Venue
London Coliseum
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: St. Martin's Lane 24, 29, 176 / 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: St. Martin's Lane 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279 / 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Q-Park: Chinatown (5mins) / Other: St Martin's Lane Hotel (1min)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Cranbourn Street until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 2:30 PM | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nutcracker - English National Ballet about?
Embark on a journey full of delight and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians.
What is the length of Nutcracker - English National Ballet?
Nutcracker - English National Ballet is 2hr. Incl. 20min interval.
Where is Nutcracker - English National Ballet?
London Coliseum.
What's the price for Nutcracker - English National Ballet tickets?
The price for tickets to Nutcracker - English National Ballet starts at £21.
How old do children need to be to see Nutcracker - English National Ballet?
Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted in the auditorium. Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult.
How do you buy tickets for Nutcracker - English National Ballet?
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