Beloved Production of The Nutcracker Returns to Birmingham this Christmas
Artists of Birmingham Royal Ballet © Bill CooperFollowing Birmingham Royal Ballet’s sell-out success with Black Sabbath - The Ballet this year, the award-winning organisation will return to the Birmingham Hippodrome stage this Christmas with their beloved staging of Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker.
Featuring 60 dancers accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker is a traditional festive treat for the whole family to enjoy.
It is widely renowned as one of the finest productions of the classic tale in the world.
The story, set on Christmas Eve, revolves around a young girl named Clara. She receives a Nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift from the magician Drosselmeyer. The Nutcracker comes to life as a Prince and a magical journey unfolds.
With new breath of life after the addition of beautiful new sets and costumes by the production’s original designer, John Macfarlane in 2022 - this year BRB has also partnered with RiVR. The UK-based virtual reality company will deliver a new look to this much-loved favourite. The 12 Days of NutcrackAR will be the world’s first Nutcracker-themed augmented reality walking trail, taking place around Birmingham.
The Nutcracker runs at Birmingham Hippodrome from Fri 17 Nov - Sat 9 Dec with Principal casting now announced - visit brb.org.uk for more information.
