The sweetest of all Matthew Bourne’s treats returns to Wales Millennium Centre for one week only, and it’s a Nutcracker! for all seasons, adored by critics and audiences alike.
““A witty, wonderful, rip-roaring spectacular””
““The sweet treat we all deserve””
With family-sized helpings of Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a darkly comic Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland, influenced by the lavish Hollywood musicals of the 1930s.
Anthony Ward’s delectable sets and costumes combine with Bourne’s dazzling choreography to create a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the classic. Expect a sprinkling of delicious new surprises in this reinvented production.
![Victorian style orphanage holding decorations](https://res.cloudinary.com/wales-millennium-centre/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_484,q_auto:eco,w_860/v1/WMC%20Content/Whats%20On/2021/Donald%20Gordon%20Theatre/Nutcracker/NAnutcracker2021JP_00300_ret.jpg)
![3 Dancers with coloured helmets leaping in front of a giant pair of lips and teeth 3 Dancers with coloured helmets leaping in front of a giant pair of lips and teeth](https://res.cloudinary.com/wales-millennium-centre/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_484,q_auto:eco,w_860/v1/WMC%20Content/Whats%20On/2021/Donald%20Gordon%20Theatre/Nutcracker/NAnutcracker2021JP_05944-Edit.jpg)
3 Dancers with coloured helmets leaping in front of a giant pair of lips and teeth
![Large group of dancers dressed in black in various poses](https://res.cloudinary.com/wales-millennium-centre/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_484,q_auto:eco,w_860/v1/WMC%20Content/Whats%20On/2021/Donald%20Gordon%20Theatre/Nutcracker/NAnutcracker2021JP_01693_ret.jpg)
![Group of dancers in bright cloud whimsical scene](https://res.cloudinary.com/wales-millennium-centre/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_484,q_auto:eco,w_860/v1/WMC%20Content/Whats%20On/2021/Donald%20Gordon%20Theatre/Nutcracker/NAnutcracker2-2021JP_52209.jpg)
![Female dancers in marshmallow style costumes searching](https://res.cloudinary.com/wales-millennium-centre/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_484,q_auto:eco,w_860/v1/WMC%20Content/Whats%20On/2021/Donald%20Gordon%20Theatre/Nutcracker/NAnutcracker2021JP_06212_ret.jpg)
![Giant cake with dancers close up](https://res.cloudinary.com/wales-millennium-centre/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_484,q_auto:eco,w_860/v1/WMC%20Content/Whats%20On/2021/Donald%20Gordon%20Theatre/Nutcracker/NAnutcracker2-2021JP_53515.jpg)
![Queen of Sweetieland in pink dress looking back while holding her skirt](https://res.cloudinary.com/wales-millennium-centre/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_484,q_auto:eco,w_860/v1/WMC%20Content/Whats%20On/2021/Donald%20Gordon%20Theatre/Nutcracker/NAnutcracker2-2021JP_53182-Edit.jpg)
Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, master storyteller Matthew Bourne and his New/Adventures company have produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including The Red Shoes, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Edward Scissorhands and most recently his acclaimed re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet.
Age guidance: 5+ (no under 2s)
Start time:
Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.30pm
MEMBERS OFFER
£10 off on opening night. Become a member.
GROUP OFFERS
Groups 10+ from £5 off. Organise a group visit.
SCHOOLS
£10 — one free teacher's seat with every 10 pupils. Call 029 2063 6464.
U26 OFFER
£10 tickets.
All offers subject to selected seats, allocations and availability.
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Book as early as you can to secure the best choice of seats. Ticket prices may be adjusted and will reflect the most current price for each performance based on demand. Prices are subject to change without notice.