You think you know The Nutcracker — but you’ve probably only seen one version. From Hoffmann’s dark fairy tale to Balanchine’s snow-filled nostalgia, hip-hop remixes, and radical reimaginings, The Nutcracker has become a thousand different stories over two centuries. ❄️🩰 Our latest blog cracks open the history — and explores how NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet reimagines Act II as the Land of Peace and Harmony, offering a powerful alternative to the sugar-coated tradition. Read the full st

The Nutcracker returns to the stage this Christmas in a reworked, COVID-safe version for The Royal Ballet. Join us for a streamed performance as live of The Nutcracker Reworked for £16. | Royal Ballet And Opera