The Nutcracker
#A sprinkling of Christmas magic for the whole family
Whisk the entire family away this festive season to a magical Christmas Eve party where snowflakes flutter, fireplaces crackle, and enchanted toys come alive to frolic and play in The Nutcracker.
Adapted by renowned choreographer Ben Stevenson OBE from the original 19th century Russian classic and featuring the original Tchaikovsky score by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, this cherished Queensland Ballet holiday tradition returns to Brisbane for its tenth spell-binding season.
It’s Christmas Eve and under tinsel and twinkling fairylights, young Clara and Fritz are gifted new toys. But a visit from the mysterious Dr Drosselmeyer puts plans in a spin when he gives Clara a special wooden Nutcracker doll.
When the clock strikes twelve, nothing is as it seems! In a daring dreamscape, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince journey across a Lemonade Sea to the Kingdom of Sweets, for a midnight rendezvous of delectable delights and enchanting entertainment.
This hugely popular ballet has been captivating audiences – young and old – across the globe for more than 120 years. Queensland Ballet’s production was choreographed by Ben Stevenson OBE in 1976 and premièred for Brisbane audiences in 2013.
Presenting Partner - Sealy of Australia
#★ ★ ★ ★ 'World Class'
#"...guaranteed box office bonanza …"
Ben Stevenson OBE
Choreographer
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Composer
Nigel Gaynor
Conductor
Desmond Heeley
Costume Designer
Noelene Hill
Associate Costume Designer
Thomas Boyd
Set Designer
David Walters
Lighting Designer
Cameron Goerg
Revival Lighting Designer
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Music Performers
#Full ticket details
Tuesday-Thursday
Prima
$150
Premium
Adult $130
Concession¹ $110
30 years & under² $104
Child³ $78
Family⁴ $292
A-Reserve
Adult $110
Concession¹ $94
30 years & under² $88
Child³ $66
Family⁴ $248
Groups
Premium $111
A Reserve $94
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.
Friday-Sunday
Prima
$180
Premium
Adult $150
Concession¹ $128
30 years & under² $120
Child³ $90
Family⁴ $336
A-Reserve
Adult $128
Concession¹ $108
30 years & under² $102
Child³ $77
Family⁴ $284
Groups
Premium $128
A Reserve $109
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.
¹Full Pensioners, QLD Government Seniors Card, Industry (MEAA) Members, Full-time students over 30, Unemployed. National Seniors Card not applicable
²Aged 30 years old and under at the time of booking, ID required
³Aged 13 years old and under at the time of booking – children aged 18 months and over must hold a ticket
⁴2 Adults and 2 Children
Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. The minimum price listed may be available for selected performances only. Please see the event calendar when booking for the available date(s) and time(s) of this performance.
