About RB&O: The Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet & Opera Cinema Season 2026/27 presents...
At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.
Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs. (This production was recorded live in December 2025)
Introductory prices for the new season
The Royal Opera & Ballet is a wonderful opportunity to see world-class arts in Worthing. We have introduced a £5 ticket for first time ROH bookers, so you can give it a try and see if you like it, we've also added concession tickets for Under 25's to make the season more accessible. There's never been a better time to try Opera and Ballet!
Cast
The Sugar Plum Fairy MAYARA MAGRI
The Prince REECE CLARKE
Herr Drosselmeyer JAMES HAY
Clara MARIANNA TSEMBENHOI
Creatives
Choreography PETER WRIGHT after LEV IVANOV
Music PYOTR IL’YICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Conductor CHARLOTTE POLITI
Original Scenario MARIUS PETIPA after E.T.A. HOFFMANN
Approximate running time: about 2h20m, including one interval.
This is a cinema event. Broadcast from The Royal Ballet & Opera House
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