Nothing quite says Christmas like ‘The Nutcracker’.
A classic ballet which has become somewhat of a festive tradition for many, ‘The Nutcracker’ is an 1892 two-act ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a now instantly recognisable score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The ballet follows Clara, whose Christmas Eve party becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is asleep.
Over the course of the spectacular show, Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets.
The Royal Ballet’s live performance of the iconic ballet in the UK will be shown on screen at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta in the lead up to Christmas, providing a tremendous festive treat.
Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, remains true to the classic ballet, combining stunning classical dance with festive elements and the thrill of the fairy tale.
‘Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker’ will be on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta on Thursday, December 22 at 7pm, and on Friday, December 23 2pm and 7pm. Tickets start at $16. For more information or to book tickets, visit riversideparramatta.com.au.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.