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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Why see Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker?

A late Christmas treat!

As part of their 2025 UK season, Varna International Ballet is bringing back their wonderful imagining of The Nutcracker, offering a little bit of Christmas spirit in a sparkling and classic production that'll delight, even after the big day itself! Expect glittering sets, costumes and traditional ballet, wrapped up in Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score.

What is the story?

We open on Christmas Eve, in the Stahlbaum house. There's music and presents and food, and the three Stahlbaum children are beside themselves with joy at the wonder of it all. There's danger on the horizon though, heralded by the arrival at the door of local magician Drosselmeyer. He brings bearing gifts for the children, including a wooden nutcracker. This is just the start of an adventure that will lead our characters into a war between mice and gingerbread men and through the Land of Sweets.

Key Information

Dates

11 Jan 2025

Reviews

Customer reviews

14 reviews, average rating: (2.4 Stars)

Mairead Morrison-Wyse

The Nutcracker Ballet

We were captivated from beginning to end of this fantastic performance, feeling as if we were swept into the heart of the story. Congratulations to the Varna International Ballet company for their creativity & professionalism. So much talent indeed!!! This was definitely a show suitable for the family to see & equally suitable for couples, friends, or for going solo. The performance was held in The Playhouse in Edinburgh - a lovely, central location which was easy to get to. We were situated in the stalls, row Y, where we had an excellent view & could hear very well. The seats were comfy enough for the amount of time spent sitting & refreshments were available. I would definitely recommend! ... Read more

Liz Landor

Fabulous, we loved every minute

Wonderful costumes; sets and uplifting music. The dancing was excellent and our whole party loved every minute ... Read more

Hannah

A wonderful afternoon out

Saw the Nutcracker this afternoon and loved it. Orchestra were brilliant and some wonderful dances. Highlight was the snowflakes. ... Read more

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