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The Nutcracker – A Christmas CarolThe Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol
Ballet

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Enjoy the Christmas magic!

The National Theatre
For the whole family

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    December 2024

    Tuesday 17. 12.
    19:00

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    Wednesday 18. 12.
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    Thursday 19. 12.
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    Saturday 21. 12.
    14:00

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    Saturday 21. 12.
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    Wednesday 25. 12.
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    Wednesday 25. 12.
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    Saturday 28. 12.
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    Sunday 29. 12.
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    Sunday 29. 12.
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    Basic information

    Venue

    The National Theatre

    Approximate running time

    2 hours 10 minutes, 1 intermission (20 minutes) minutes

    Premiere

    December 9, 2004

    Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

    Cast

    • 2024-2025

    Creatives

    Choreography
    Youri Vàmos
    Sets and costumes
    Michael Scott
    Chorus master of the Prague Philharmonic Children´s Choir
    Jiří Chvála

    The Hungarian choreographer and former Artistic Director of Deutsche Oper am Rhein Düsseldorf, Youri Vámos, was inspired by Charles Dickens’s fairy tale and introduced a new staging version of this ballet. The story takes place in 19th-century London and tells of the magic of Christmas in transforming human character.

    We firmly believe that this performance will further enrich the festive Christmas atmosphere and will be a beautiful present not only for our youngest audience members.

    Orchestra of the National Theatre
    Prague Philharmonic Children´s Choir 
    The Czech National Ballet and students of Ballet Preparatory School of The Czech National Ballet

    Photo: Martin Divíšek, Serghei Gherciu

    WARNING: The production uses smoke and loud sound effects
    Suitable for audience from 5 years.

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      Practical information

      Where to buy tickets

      The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. We are currently selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika taking place in December 2024 – May 2025.


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