
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
03 Mar 2026
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes, we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…
Varna International Ballet & Orchestra
Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.
Daniela Dimova Artistic Director
Azat Maxutov Music Director and Chief Conductor
‘We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can’t wait to perform for British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.’ Daniela Dimova
Important Information
Running Time: TBC
Age Guidance: TBC. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
First Call Offer: £60* for 2 tickets (1x First Call Member & 1 accompanying adult 18+). Excludes gold seats and Friday & Saturday Performances. *A £4 booking fee applies to all purchases
Access Information: Wheelchair positions can be booked by calling the Box Office on weekdays between 2pm-6pm – 01902 42 92 12 OR online by joining our access register.
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