Celebrate Christmas with Hong Kong Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Why We Recommend it

Hong Kong Ballet continues a beloved holiday tradition with its eighth annual production of Terence Kohler’s The Nutcracker, spicing up this winter with adventure, fantasy, romance and the Christmas spirit.

Description

Experience the magic of the holiday season as the lights dim, the music soars and snowflakes swirl! Follow Clara and Fritz’s captivating adventure as they help the courageous Nutcracker reunite with his Ballerina love and rescue the kingdom from the sinister Rat King.

Award-winning Australian choreographer Terence Kohler created this current version especially for the Hong Kong Ballet, reimagining this Christmas classic with a fresh visual style while maintaining the original version’s elegance and charm. With its exciting plot, dazzling sets and sparkling costumes, The Nutcracker will thrill Hong Kong audiences with Tchaikovsky’s enthralling score performed live by Hong Kong Sinfonietta.

The production is companioned by “Ballet StoryTime” Art Workshops – The Nutcracker on 15 December 2019. Please note that the Cantonese workshops are suitable for ages 3-12 with a parent. Seat reservations start from 9:00am.

Details

When: 19 Dec 2019 - 29 Dec 2019 Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre – 10 Salisbury Road – Tsim Sha Tsui