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The Nutcracker - English National Ballet

The Nutcracker - English National Ballet Tickets

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  • Opens: Thursday, 12 December 2024
    Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 20min interval.
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The Nutcracker - English National Ballet in London

The Nutcracker ballet is always a hugely popular show for the festive season, ever since the English National Ballet first took it to the Christmas stage in 1950. It's a treat for the entire family, and it's on at the magnificent London Coliseum from mid-December. If you'd like to know more about this magical Christmas tradition, read on.

Can you imagine watching more than 100 dancers and musicians on stage, bringing Nutcracker to sparkling life with their exquisite dancing, deliciously beautiful stage sets and gorgeous score by Tchaikovsky, played live? It's quite something. When our heroine and her brave Nutcracker doll take a hot air balloon ride across London to the glistening Land of Snow, you'll find it hard to believe your eyes. No wonder children adore this ballet so much. When the puppet theatre comes to life, the audience goes wild!

If you're looking for a fabulous festive family treat you can't go wrong with English National Ballet’s Nutcracker at the London Coliseum. It sold out in record time during 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021, so grab your tickets while you can.

What's the plot of Nutcracker?

Nutcracker weaves the lovely story of young Clara, who lives in Edwardian London. When she gets a magical Nutcracker doll for Christmas, on the eve of the big day, they begin an epic magical journey together and discover a magical world. Clara wins an epic battle with the Mouse King. She meets a handsome prince and enjoys a spectacular journey to the Land of Sweets, where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy. When she arrives in the glistening Land of the Snow, it turns out it's only the start of her amazing adventure.

Who is Nutcracker for?

The Nutcracker is recommended for people aged 7 and upwards. Children aged under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium.

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The Nutcracker - English National Ballet Ticket Information

  • Opens:

    Thursday, 12 December 2024

  • Booking until:

    Sunday, 12 January 2025

  • Running time:

    2hr. Incl. 20min interval.

  • Age restrictions

    Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted in the auditorium. Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult.

  • Cancellations & Refunds

    Once booked, tickets to The Nutcracker - English National Ballet are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.

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The Nutcracker - English National Ballet reviews

4.5 out of 5 81 reviews

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  • Recommended for:
  • Families (88%)
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Latest customer reviews

All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Nutcracker - English National Ballet.

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What a gift!

I got my parents tickets to see this show as a Christmas gift and I could see the joy in their faces at every stage of the show. The music, the performance, the coliseum itself. Everything was just stunning 🤩. Thank you so so much. I had a fantastic time

M Reviewed on 27 December 2023 by
London, United Kingdom

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Spectacular - incredible

E Reviewed on 27 December 2023 by
Oxford, United Kingdom

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Must see wonderful.

It had taken us 4 years to see. Because of covid and other illness. But well worth the wait. It was amazing.

L Reviewed on 20 December 2023 by
Arlesey, United Kingdom

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Beautiful Christmas performance

V Reviewed on 15 December 2023 by
Bristol, United Kingdom

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Enchanting!

S Reviewed on 08 January 2023 by
London, United Kingdom

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A wonderful story

A lovely classic. Great dancing and music and easy to follow storyline. Only disappointment was the set.would have liked more of the magic!

A Reviewed on 07 January 2023 by
Knaphill, Woking, United Kingdom

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Kept a 6 year old immersed from start to finish!

The venue was very nice, the show engaging and we had a lovely time.

J Reviewed on 02 January 2023 by
Huntingtown, United States Of America

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A Christmas must-see

The Nutcracker was an utterly magical experience and a wonderful prelude to Christmas. Everything about it was incredible, from the music and dancing to the venue. Thank you so much!

C Reviewed on 01 January 2023 by
Sutton, United Kingdom

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Amazing!

S Reviewed on 31 December 2022 by
London, United Kingdom

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Spectacular!

A Reviewed on 31 December 2022 by
London, United Kingdom

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Well presented family ballet

O Reviewed on 31 December 2022 by
London, United Kingdom

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Amazing experience

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience

D Reviewed on 31 December 2022 by
Reading, United Kingdom

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Beautiful...

N Reviewed on 30 December 2022 by
London, United Kingdom

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A beautiful show.

S Reviewed on 30 December 2022 by
Roma, Italy

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Hugely enjoyed

The whole family had an amazing time. All enjoyed hugely. Simply brilliant

N Reviewed on 27 December 2022 by
Hampton Wick, United Kingdom

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It got this cynic into the Christmas Spirit!

We went to the matinee show and I think it was ideal as lots of children were in the audiance - it was beautiful to catch the look of wonder on their faces. The standard of both music and dance is truly inspiring and I felt it ws the best theatre and ballet that I had seen for years.

A Reviewed on 24 December 2022 by
Reading, United Kingdom

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untidy

I saw the same show 4 years ago. This year was mediocre at best. the lack of synchronisation of the dancers was evident and several mistakes were made.

C Reviewed on 22 December 2022 by
London, United Kingdom

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Seasonal

Wonderful music and staging.

B Reviewed on 20 December 2022 by
Sutton, United Kingdom

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Beautiful show to rewatch

I Reviewed on 19 December 2022 by
London, United Kingdom

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Gorgeous, Christmassy Production!

Saw this lovely Production last year with some girlfriends and was determined to bring my family to see it this year. We all really loved it. Beautiful dancers, music, costumes, everything. An absolutely delightful treat. My two Grandsons Aged 12 and 15 loved their first experience of ballet. Thank you for a truly special event.

C Reviewed on 17 December 2022 by
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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Wonderful evening

C Reviewed on 16 December 2022 by
London, United Kingdom

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Want to have some jollity

S Reviewed on 15 December 2022 by
Surrey, United Kingdom

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Happy Anniversary

The show was a very happy celebration of our 59th wedding anniversary.

W Reviewed on 30 December 2021 by
Eltham, London, United Kingdom

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The Nutcracker is a "must" every Christmas!

We all loved the production, except that in Act II - The Kingdom of Sweets - Clara should be sitting watching the dances, they are for her entertainment in the original story, and are part of her magic dream conjured by Herr Drosselmeyer. With Clara offstage throughout these dances they have no connection with the story!!

D Reviewed on 23 December 2021 by
London, United Kingdom

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Not interesting

The story was not interesting and our seat was on balcony which was intimidating and uncomfortable

F Reviewed on 22 December 2021 by
London, United Kingdom

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Excellent!

N Reviewed on 22 December 2021 by
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Nutcracker - English National Ballet.

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Different

Some new additions I had not seen before which enhanced the story telling.

J Reviewed on 30 December 2018 by
Lutterworth, United Kingdom

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There is no highlight of the show

P Reviewed on 28 December 2018 by
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Nice but a bit boring

Nice show, very classic mise en en scene, but sadly my kids preferred the Arcade games ....

A Reviewed on 26 December 2018 by
Paris, France

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Quintessential Christmas Show

The Coliseum itself is a sight to behold plus a wonderful live orchestra. Dancers of superb quality. Some really lovely stage sets and costumes.

S Reviewed on 23 December 2018 by
Kensington, United States Of America

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Really disapoined by the story

This show should be called " story based on Nutcracker". It's complitly difrent to the original story. Apart of the story it's a good show. Acting, dansing, costumes and music are really good. I wish I could wright a better review.

J Reviewed on 21 December 2018 by
London, United Kingdom

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Lovely Christmasy show

A Reviewed on 21 December 2018 by
Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

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Colourful, moving, beautiful show!

M Reviewed on 21 December 2018 by
Lindon, United Kingdom

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This was the second time that i had seen this ballet, the first being at the festival hall way back in 1970 before we married. Still has its magic. We treated our son, wife and teenage daughters, their first experience. They thoroughly enjoyed it.

Another slightly different slant on the famous storyline. But still the great story with wonderful effects, some humour and of course fantastic costumes. The orchestra was in top form playing that iconic score too. Dancers beautiful !! What a yuletide treat. and god value for money.

M Reviewed on 20 December 2018 by
Swansea, United Kingdom

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Must see

M Reviewed on 16 December 2018 by
Maidenhead, United Kingdom

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Most enjoyable

Playful, moving, delightful and the dancing was superb.

H Reviewed on 14 December 2018 by
Belmont, Australia

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Very Entertaining and Colorful

Order intermission drinks before start of the performance - great atmosphere and very worthwhile

A Reviewed on 13 December 2018 by
Southampton, United Kingdom

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Nice work

F Reviewed on 07 January 2018 by
Nijmegen, Netherlands

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Brilliant

Amazing

C Reviewed on 01 January 2018 by
Surrey, United Kingdom

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Graceful

We really enjoyed the show especially the end of the first part and the entire second part. All the dancers dance marvellously. We had a great evening, thank you so much.

E Reviewed on 29 December 2017 by
Paris, France

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Fantastic magical treat

Live ballet performances are so much better then on screen, truly magical story, music is a massive importance to the show

S Reviewed on 28 December 2017 by
Enfield, United Kingdom

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Bad show, bad ballet

A Reviewed on 24 December 2017 by
Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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Magical

H Reviewed on 21 December 2017 by
Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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Disappointed

The main characters performed very well, but disappointed with some of the cast. Out of time, general lack of finesse form some dances.

T Reviewed on 21 December 2017 by
Ascot, United Kingdom

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Spectacular!! A must see!

E Reviewed on 18 December 2017 by
London, United Kingdom

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its not christmas unless you see The nut cracker

K Reviewed on 18 December 2017 by
Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

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Costume glory

Impressive performance and the costumes were really superb. (The 'explosions' created some smoke which irritated some people's throats -good idea to have a bottle of water handy.)

E Reviewed on 18 December 2017 by
Domerat, France

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Amazing performance

Truly captivating. A great way to end the week. Bravo.

D Reviewed on 16 December 2017 by
London, United Kingdom

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The Nutcracker

Superb Ballet for Xmas!!! Primal Ballerina brilliant!

P Reviewed on 14 December 2017 by
Harlow, United Kingdom

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Brilliant! Really excellent show!

A Reviewed on 04 January 2015 by

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great performance of the nutcracker

The stage and backdrops were beautiful and all dancers were a joy to watch.

A Reviewed on 31 December 2014 by

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The Nutcracker

A Reviewed on 14 December 2014 by

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