The Nutcracker — Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet's seasonal tradition returns, complete with sentient toys and dancing snowflakes.
Overview
Christmas means many things: chaos in the shops, carols invading your brain, and a focus on all things red and green. In Brisbane, it also means Queensland Ballet's final production for the season, with The Nutcracker brightening up the QPAC stage every year. It really wouldn't be the festive season without it.
Whether you've experienced the Tchaikovsky-scored two-act performance about sentient toys, dancing snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy before, or you're joining little Clara on her Christmas Eve journey for the first time, you're certain to get swept up in the show's magic. And if you don't already have a ticket, don't delay — selling out is also an annual tradition.
Queensland Ballet's The Nutcracker dances across the Lyric Theatre stage from Thursday, December 16–Thursday, December 23 — and, depending on the day, you can either hit up an evening session or a matinee.
Top image: David Kelly.
