Post Performance Q&A
Sat 18 Dec 2027, 1:30 PM
30-minute Q&A after performance featuring cast and creatives.
Queensland Ballet
Derek Deane’s The Nutcracker
Announcement
This production is also available as part of a Queensland Ballet 2027 Season Package. For more information, .
Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC
10 to 23 Dec 2027
$113 - $205
A transaction fee of $7.90 applies.
2 hours 10 minutes
(including interval, subject to change without notice)
The Nutcracker
A new Christmas classic
With a landmark world premiere in Brisbane in December 2026, Queensland Ballet’s new production of The Nutcracker returns for its second festive season in 2027.
Commissioned by and created for Queensland, this enchanting reimagining by internationally celebrated choreographer Derek Deane OBE and award-winning designer Lez Brotherston OBE, ushers in a new era for a beloved Christmas tradition. Their vision transforms Clara’s magical journey into a feast for the senses, featuring exquisite choreography, breathtaking stagecraft, sumptuous costumes and enchanting characters, all illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Created for Queensland audiences and destined to become a cherished festive tradition, this grand-scale production captures the wonder, imagination and joy at the heart of the holiday season. Whether rediscovering the magic or experiencing it for the first time, audiences of all ages will be swept away by this spectacular celebration of Christmas.
Creatives
Derek Deane
Choreographer
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Music
Lez Brotherston
Set and Costume Designer
Robert Allsopp
Mask and Headpiece Designer
Damien Cooper
Lighting Designer
Craig Wilkinson
Video Designer
Lee Cohen
Illusion Designer
Nathaniel Griffiths
Conductor
Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra
Music performed by
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Accessibility
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Relaxed
Tue 21 Dec 2027, 1:30 PM
Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.
Explore our Visual Story, Access and Audio guides to familiarise yourself with our venue before your show and find out more about Accessibility at QPAC here.
Important Information
Lockout Policy
Latecomers will not be admitted to the theatre and patrons cannot be readmitted if they leave during the performance.
Ticket Dispatch
Tickets will only be supplied 10 days prior to the performance date.
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility
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