New Vic Theatre production
Adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins
With music adapted and directed by James Atherton
This Christmas, take an epic adventure to The Kingdom of Sweets as the New Vic brings to life
The Nutcracker: A Christmas Fairytale.
Join Marie as she ventures with the enchanted Nutcracker Prince through spun-sugar snowflakes, gingerbread elves and chocolate drops to the Kingdom of Sweets at the top of the Christmas tree. A magical place where toys come to life, can Marie help end a long feud between the Mouse Queen and the inhabitants of the Kingdom and break the enchanted spell? Or is it all just a dream?
Brought to life in the New Vic’s sensational style, this new adaptation of this classic festive story is a gripping story packed full of magic, beautiful music and Christmas sparkle!
Approx Running Times:
1 hour 55 minutes (including interval)
Accessible Performances
Audio Described Performances
Saturday 16 December 2023 2.15pm
Saturday 20 January 2024 2.15pm
Captioned Performances
Saturday 13 January 2024 2.15pm
Saturday 20 January 2024 7.30pm
Relaxed Performance
Saturday 13 January 2024, 2.15pm
Family of Four – Save £8 off each ticket
(must include one adult & one child; valid on top 2 prices only; max 8 tickets per booking)
Friday 17 November–Saturday 27 January 2024
Dates & Times
Cast & Creatives
Trailer
Photo Gallery
Adam Scotland, Maeve Nolan and Ensemble - credit Andrew Billington
Reviews
“Sumptuous production imbued with contemporary resonance…”
— The Stage
“An evening full of intrigue, excitement and magic…”
— Babababoon
“a brilliant concept, immaculately realised…”
— What's On
“A thoroughly enjoyable show for all ages and a great way to start the festive season…”
— Stoke Is Where The Heart Is
“this production has achieved the perfect balance of beauty, creativity, and holiday spirit…”
— A View To A Kiln
“a complete triumph’…”
— HitMix Radio
“Magic storytelling at its finest…”
— Yeah Lifestyle
“a highly imaginative retelling of a classic tale…”
— On In My City
“full of feeling and of joy…”
— Market Drayton Advertiser
“A definite hit that had its family audience totally enraptured…”
— Moorlands Radio
“every moment was an absolute marvel…”
— Mummy Jones Diary
“Truly showing us all what the gift of theatre is all about!…”
— West End Best Friend
“Enchanting would be an understatement…”
— Beff Shuff
“everyone left with smiles on their now-Christmassy faces…”
— 6 Towns Radio
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