Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker

  • Dance
  • Kids & Families
  • The Australian Ballet
  • Drama Theatre
  • Run time - 55 minutes
  • Seating map

Share the joy of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker, an interactive ballet experience for children aged three years and older.

With an enchanting score and charming story, this beloved ballet transports audiences into the traditional festive fairytale.

On Christmas Eve Clara receives a nutcracker doll who magically comes to life. Together they battle the Rat King and visit the Land of Sweets for a grand celebration with the Sugar Plum Fairy before Clara wakes up at the foot of the Christmas tree – but was it really all a dream?

The perfect introduction to ballet, Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker is led by an engaging narrator and runs for under an hour to keep your little ones captivated. Dressing-up in your favourite ballet-inspired outfit and dancing in your seat are warmly encouraged!

Please note that flashing wands and smoke/ haze will be used during this performance.

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker is an interactive performance with light-up wands used throughout. To enhance your experience, guests can purchase a wand from the merchandise counter at the venue or bring one from home.

Presented by The Australian Ballet

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Drama Theatre

The Drama Theatre is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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