The Nutcracker – Vienna Festival Ballet

Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time – The Nutcracker. With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is a Christmas treat like no other.

Returning by popular demand, Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to delight audiences of all ages with its festive setting and light-hearted story.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the magical tale of The Nutcracker is one of the world’s best-loved ballets and tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll. Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through the glistening Land of Snow to a kingdom made entirely of sweets.

    The Company

Celebrated Austrian dancer Peter Mallek founded the company after his illustrious career as a dancer of international renown, in 1980. Now in their 35th year of producing quality ballet productions, the company continues to experience remarkable success and perform great classical ballets all over the world. VFB are known for their beautiful and lavish hand-made costumes as well as their commitment to bringing the greatest classical ballets to the widest possible audience. Their productions have all the elegance and extravagance associated with the best of ballet.

Notable for the continued freshness and strength of their dancing casts, VFB attract highly talented dancers from all over the world.

"The entire show was captivating from start to finish."

- Welwyn Hatfield Times

"A truly spellbinding performance!"

- Burnley Express

Sunday 20th November 2016 - 17:00
Tickets Aduts £20.00, Children £15.00, Family ticket £60.00