NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences experience a classic holiday production set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, performed by international ballet artists alongside a local children's cast. The stage comes alive with gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and whimsical animal stick puppetry, including a flock of doves. The performance celebrates seasonal traditions through grand choreography and theatrical storytelling.
What to Expect
Grand holiday spectacle featuring international dancers, acrobatics, and towering puppets.
Event Details
Duration
2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Ages
All ages (not recommended for babes 3 years or younger)
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Talmi Entertainment
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children over 3 and ballet fans
Vibe
Grand and whimsical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $29 to $178. – Get tickets
- Hours: 7:00PM.
- Parking: Contact the performance venue for parking information.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive in good time, because latecomers are not seated until 20 minutes after the performance has started.
- Buy a ticket for every child in your party, because tickets are required for all ages, and the show isn't recommended for children aged three or under.
- Get a group of 10 or more together for the biggest discounts, or 25 or more for an invitation to a Q&A with a ballet artist.
- If your family loves ballet, consider Platinum seating, which adds curated merchandise and a Q&A with a company dancer about the work behind the show.
- Allow about two hours for the evening, because the performance runs that long including a 20-minute intermission.
Special Events & Promotions
- Gold Circle premium seats come with some of the best seats in the house and exclusive collector items made for the 2026 tour.
- Platinum seating adds curated merchandise and an intimate Q&A with a company dancer.
- Groups buying 25 or more tickets are invited to a Q&A session with a NUTCRACKER! artist.
- Groups of 10 or more get the biggest ticket discounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the show suitable for young children?
It's family friendly, but it isn't recommended for children aged 3 or younger. Everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age.
How long is the performance?
About two hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
What happens if we arrive late?
Latecomers are seated 20 minutes after the performance starts.
Who dances in the production?
A full international professional cast, joined by local children from Wallingford and Shrewsbury. The local children come through the partner studios Fusion Fitness and Dance and Danceartists Ballet Academy.
Is there a live orchestra?
Tchaikovsky's complete score was recorded by the Prague Symphony Orchestra, and that recording is played for most touring performances.
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