Join Clara in an enchanted dreamland as she befriends the Nutcracker and goes on a magical Christmas Eve journey in this mesmerising ACO Families production, returning again this December due to popular demand.
Created in collaboration with former Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet David McAllister, this clever adaptation of the much-loved ballet brings together Tchaikovsky’s beloved music, performed live by an ACO quintet, with dance and narration in an immersive theatrical experience.
The ACO’s The Nutcracker is the perfect introduction to live classical music and ballet, guaranteed to captivate and delight the whole family this festive season.
CAST & CREATIVES
Artistic Advisor: David McAllister
Director: Elsie Edgerton-Till
Choreographer: Ella Havelka
Musical Arrangements: Bernard Rofe
Original Script: George Kemp
Production Designer: Isabella Andronos
Lighting Designer: Morgan Moroney
Duration: 30 minutes. Plus, enjoy free creative play activities in the foyer before and after the performance.
Recommended for: children aged 2 - 8 and their families. (Children under 2-years are free on a parent's lap).
Location: The Neilson at ACO On The Pier. Click here for venue information and location.
ACO Relaxed Performance: The performance on Tue 17 Dec, 12pm is an ACO Relaxed Performance, with a dedicated quiet space. Click here to book.
Audio Described Performance: The performance on Wed 18 Dec, 12pm is an audio described performance. Click here to book.
Dates & Availability
10:30am, Friday 13 December — good availability
12pm, Friday 13 December — good availability
10.30am, Saturday 14 December — sold out
12pm, Saturday 14 December — sold out
2pm, Saturday 14 December — sold out
10.30am, Sunday 15 December — sold out
12pm, Sunday 15 December — sold out
2pm, Sunday 15 December — sold out
10.30am, Tuesday 17 December — selling fast
12pm, Tuesday 17 December (Relaxed) — good availability
10.30am, Wednesday 18 December — sold out
12pm, Wednesday 18 December (Audio described) — good availability
2pm, Wednesday 18 December — good availability
10.30am, Thursday 19 December — selling fast
12pm, Thursday 19 December— good availability
2pm, Thursday 19 December — good availability
10.30am, Friday 20 December — sold out
12pm, Friday 20 December — selling fast
2pm, Friday 20 December — selling fast
10.30am, Saturday 21 December — sold out
12pm, Saturday 21 December — sold out
2pm, Saturday 21 December — sold out
10.30am, Sunday 22 December — sold out
12pm, Sunday 22 December — sold out
