Nutcracker - London Coliseum

The Nutcracker London tickets

Experience a quintessential festive tradition with the Nutcracker at London Coliseum. Yet, London offers so much more for theatre aficionados. From enchanting seasonal ballets to acclaimed productions in the heart of London’s theatre district, there’s no shortage of captivating experiences. Discover a dazzling array of London shows that captivate audiences in many forms, from high-energy West End musicals to thought-provoking London plays that elevate the art of storytelling on stage.

About The Nutcracker

Set in Edwardian London, The Nutcracker transports audiences to a magical Christmas Eve. Clara and her mother are out shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium, where Clara encounters a mystical Nutcracker doll. They bring home treats like liquorice allsorts, nougat, marzipan, and, of course, sugarplums to share with their party guests. As music and laughter fill the air, Clara experiences a magical vision of sugarplums, setting the stage for an adventure where she courageously defends her home from the Rat King before discovering a dazzling ice realm and its Queen.

Step into a world of wonder and follow Clara on a journey to the Land of Sweets & Delights, where the Sugar Plum Fairy has planned a magnificent celebration in her honour.

The Nutcracker facts and critical acclaim

• “A real Christmas gift” - The Stage, “A solid success” - The Guardian, “Hits the sweet spot” - The London Standard, “A vibrant new Nutcracker”- Financial Times
• The English National Ballet is one of the one of the five major ballet companies in Great Britain and a leading European touring company having won many awards including

The Nutcracker creatives

• Choreographedr - Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smith
• Set and Costume Designer - Dick Bird

What is the story of The Nutcracker ballet?

The Nutcracker ballet tells the magical Christmas Eve story of a young girl, Clara, who receives a nutcracker doll drom hrer godfather, Drosselmeyer. The doll comes to life, leading her through a battle against the Mouse King to a dreamlike Land of Sweets, where she is welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

What are the six dances of The Nutcracker?

The six dances appear in Act II of The Nutcracker. The sweet-themed dances follows: turron (Spanish nougat), sahlab (Egyptian hot orchid root milk with cinnamon); tanghulu (Chinese candied hawthorn berries); makivnyk (Ukrainian poppyseed rolls); marzipan-zwiebelflöten (German marzipan-mirlitons); liquorice allsorts; buttercream roses and sugar plums. These are sometimes preceded by the Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy.