Joburg Ballet gives Johannesburg a magnificent festive season present this summer when the company brings The Nutcracker to the Teatro at Montecasino for 11 performances from 1 to 10 December.

Staged by guest producer Angela Malan, The Nutcracker – the world’s most magical classical ballet – is set to transport audiences to a fairy tale world as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince journey through sweets, snowflakes and waltzing flowers to reach the enchanted realm of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Commenting on The Nutcracker, Angela Malan said, “The captivating music by Tchaikovsky and beautiful sets, costumes and lighting make The Nutcracker an unforgettable treat for children and adults alike. I want this production to showcase all the wonder and magic of The Nutcracker and to capture the timelessness of the great classical ballet tradition.”

Cristina Nakos as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Revil Yon as her Cavalier.

The Nutcracker opens at the Teatro at Montecasino on Friday 1 December with 10 further performances through to Sunday 10 December. Tickets range from R110 to R450 and booking is at webtickets and selected branches of Pick n Pay.

Tammy Higgins as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Ruan Galdino as her Cavalier.

On Saturday 25 November Joburg Ballet will host an Open Day for The Nutcracker at the company’s studios at the Joburg Theatre from 10h00 to 13h00, offering a glimpse into the creative process involved in preparing this iconic classical ballet for the stage. Tickets at R150 are available from 011 877 6898 or futhi@joburgballet.com.

Performance Dates:

Friday 1 December at 20:00 (Special ticket offer: 50% off)
Saturday 2 December at 15:00
Saturday 2 December at 20:00
Sunday 3 December at 14:00
Sunday 3 December at 18:00
Wednesday 6 December at 11:00
Friday 8 December at 14:00
Saturday 9 December at 15:00
Saturday 9 December at 20:00
Sunday 10 December at 11:00
Sunday 10 December at 14:00

Ticket Prices:

Standard Prices R220 – R450
Opening Night 50% off R110 – R225

Image credit: Lauge Sorensen

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