Post Performance Q&A
Sat 9 Dec 2023, 1:30 PM
30 Minute Q&A after the performance featuring cast and creatives.
Playhouse, QPAC
Must close 20 Dec
$128 - $180
A transaction fee of $7.20 applies.
2 hours
(including interval, subject to change without notice)
Celebrate the most magical and popular of holiday traditions as Queensland Ballet presents The Nutcracker.
The festive favourite returns for its eleventh year to captivate Queensland audiences once again with a dazzling winter wonderland where anything is possible. Fireplaces crackle, snowflakes flutter, and enchanted toys come alive to frolic and play to delight families of all ages this Christmas season.
It’s Christmas Eve and when the clock strikes twelve, nothing is as it seems! Follow Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they journey across a Lemonade Sea to the Kingdom of Sweets, for a midnight rendezvous of delectable delights and mesmerizing entertainment. Featuring all the character favourites: the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, Drosselmeyer, and more, this is ballet magic at its best.
Steeped in history, the original Russian classic version of The Nutcracker was first presented in 1892. Queensland Ballet’s production was choreographed by renowned choreographer Ben Stevenson OBE in 1976, and premiered for Brisbane audiences in 2013 – Artistic Director Li Cunxin’s inaugural year with the company.
Share in our magic this Christmas as Queensland Ballet presents its most cherished annual tradition for the whole family.
Presenting Partner – Sealy of Australia
Choreographer Ben Stevenson OBE
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume Designer Desmond Heeley
Associate Costume Designer Noelene Hill
Set Designer Thomas Boyd
Lighting Designer David Walters
Lighting Revival Designer by Cameron Goerg
Conductor Nigel Gaynor
Music performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Voices of Birralee.
Special Events
Important Information
**Matinee performances on 3, 6, 8, 14 and 15 December are performed to recorded music.
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility .
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