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  • A ballet dancer soaring through the air in front of a Christmas tree with a chocolate soldier and young girl.
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11 – 23 Dec

The Nutcracker

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre

Ballet’s most iconic story, The Nutcracker is returning to Melbourne this Christmas, as world-class dancers from around the globe perform ballet’s greatest Christmas show.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, our production features exquisite choreography, stunning costumes, and breathtaking sets that bring Clara’s dream to life. Be mesmerised by the breathtaking snowflakes and the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy as they perform with dazzling costumes and exquisite sets.

Join in for a timeless journey filled with wonder and festive cheer that delights audiences of all ages.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 11 Dec
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 12 Dec
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 13 Dec
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 14 Dec
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 6pm - 8pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue 16 Dec
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed 17 Dec
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 18 Dec
  • 2pm - 2pm 2:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 19 Dec
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 20 Dec
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 21 Dec
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 6pm - 8pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue 23 Dec
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location

Arts Centre Melbourne
Hamer Hall
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004

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Price and bookings

From $78 to $209.05

Adult / general $88
Senior $88
Student / concession $78
Children $78
Book online for The Nutcracker

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0493 764 372
  • email address: marketing@bigliveco.com
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