The Nutcracker

Show • Classical Ballet •
Flemming Puthenpurayil
Photo: ©Sasha Onyshchenko | Dancer: Flemming Puthenpurayil
Dates

December 5 to 30, 2026

21 performances

Place Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Les Grands Ballets Your Holiday Destination

Choreographed by Fernand Nault to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score and inspired by E. T. A. Hoffmann’s tale, The Nutcracker has, over the decades, grown from a ballet into an enduring family holiday tradition. Its staging exudes timeless poetry and a warmth we are always delighted to rediscover, year after year.

On Christmas Eve, Clara receives an unusual gift: a nutcracker. When the house falls asleep, the world is turned upside down. Toys come to life, rats appear, and the young girl sees her nutcracker awaken and sweep her away on an extraordinary journey – from the wintry landscapes of the Land of Snow to the glittering wonders of the Kingdom of Sweets.

Featuring nearly 165 performers, and accompanied by the music of the Grands Ballets Orchestra, this spectacular production is a celebration of wonder, a must-see that continues to make the eyes of young and old sparkle with delight.

  • Keywords With orchestra
  • Duration 2h10 with intermission
  • Recommended Age Ages 5 and up

  • Choreography

    Fernand Nault Based on Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

    Booklet

    Marius Petipa Based on E. T. A. Hoffmann

    Music

    Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski

    Conductor

    Jean-Claude Picard

    Sets

    Peter Horne

    Costumes

    François Barbeau

    Lighting Design

    Nicolas Cernovitch

    Orchestra

    Les Grands Ballets Orchestra

  • Production / Presentation

    Les Grands Ballets

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