The Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet
  • Talks / Special Events
  • Dance

Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box; Tchaikovsky’s score to transport you to a land of dreams; and a story lifted straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale.

We follow Clara on a journey through the worlds of her imagination, as she drifts off to sleep on Christmas Eve. She meets the dashing Nutcracker Prince, takes on the larger-than-life Rat King, sees snowflakes dance in the Land of Ice and Snow, and is whisked into the luscious Land of Sweets by the Sugar Plum Fairy!

The Nutcracker brings light and joy to winter. Enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. With live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is the perfect festive treat.

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Audio Description- Live (theatre) or recorded (cinema) verbal description for blind and visually impaired audience members. Special receivers are available at the Box Office and can be used on their own or in conjunction with your hearing aid. Please book seats in the middle for the best reception.

Touch Tour - They are behind the scenes tours in order for visually impaired patrons to walk on the set, feel costumes and props, and get an account of where these things appear in the show, and their relevance to the story. Tours are free of charge but are specifically for visually impaired patrons and their companions.