The Nutcracker In July
Next on 11 Jul 2026 from 10:30am to 12:00pmThe Nutcracker In July
Overview
Whisk away your winter blues with this ballet full of magic, mystery and Christmas spirit!
This event includes two Saturdays of ballet performances of The Nutcracker In July. Suitable for young families and lovers of ballet and theatre. Morning matinee shows have kids' activities during the interval, including a colouring-in competition sponsored by Dendy Cinemas Canberra, selfie stations, dress-up stations complete with real dance costumes, themed Nutcracker cookies and meet and greets with the principal dancers.
The wealth of experience from the choreographers is extensive, including the grand pas de deux between Clara and her Nutcracker, which was choreographed by Josef Brown, a famous Australian actor, dancer and choreographer! Adapted this year for two female dancers by Caitlin-Rae Crook, an ex-professional ballerina and contemporary dancer who toured extensively in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, China, the USA and Australia!
Dates
11–18 Jul 2026Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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