At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll.
Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.
Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.
Royal Ballet & Opera 2026-27
The Royal Ballet and Opera bring their work to global audiences next this season, presenting nine productions in cinemas.
Christmas 2026
From family friendly classics to cult festive titles, Showroom's programme will have something for everyone.
Year 2025
Duration
2h 20m
Cast Mayara Magri, Marianna Tsembenhoi, Taisuke Nakao