The Nutcracker
About the Performance
The Nutcracker is a classic two-act ballet with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, premiered in 1892 in St. Petersburg. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, it follows young Clara on Christmas Eve as she receives a magical nutcracker doll that comes to life. Together they battle the evil Mouse King and journey to the enchanted Land of Sweets, where they meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. Famous for its beautiful score (including the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers”), it is one of the most popular ballets worldwide and a beloved holiday tradition.
Composer
P. I. Tchaikovsky
Choreography
UCB original
Duration
120 min (with one intermission)
Story by Acts
Act I: Christmas celebration and battle with the Mouse King
Act II: Journey to the Kingdom of Sweets
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The Nutcracker
December 15, 2026, 20:00
Venue
Den Haag, The Netherlands, AFAS CIRCUSTHEATER SCHEVENINGEN
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The Nutcracker · December 15, 2026