Ballet
Clara & The Nutcracker
Northern Ballet
- Date night
- Great for groups
- Under 90 mins
- Family-friendly
- Early finish
- Date
- Mon, 14 Dec 2026
- Time
- 19:30 · 0h 30m
- Venue
- Schwarzman Centre
- City
- Oxford
- Conductor
- BBC Concert Orchestra
- Tickets
- See booking site
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Summary
Northern Ballet performs Clara & The Nutcracker to Tchaikovsky’s score, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Schwarzman Centre.
Why it's fantastic
This compact performance delivers Tchaikovsky’s most famous melodies in a crisp half-hour, making it the perfect introduction for anyone wary of longer shows. Watching professional dancers bring these iconic sugar-spun themes to life alongside a full orchestra offers a rare, high-energy glimpse into a timeless winter tradition.
Programme
- 01Tchaikovsky's iconic score
