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Nutcracker – English National Ballet

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Nutcracker – English National Ballet

London Coliseum · Westminster

4.6 (664 reviews)

Nutcracker – English National Ballet is a dance day out at London Coliseum · Westminster for ages 5+. Dates: 17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027. Price: From £27.25.

Some details are still being checked. Confirm with the organiser before you go.

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Dates
17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027
Ages
5+; under-5s only at the family-friendly show (Sat 9 Jan 2pm); under-16s must sit with an adult.
Price
From £27.25
How long
2 hr 5 min incl. 20-min interval
Energy
Calm
Setting
Indoors · Rain-proof
Getting there
Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly); Charing Cross. · Zone 1
Tickets
On sale

About

ENB's classic Christmas Nutcracker with Tchaikovsky's score played live by the ENB Philharmonic.

Ideal for: Ballet-loving 6-10-year-old's special Christmas outing with grandparents.

  • Christmas holidays
  • Special occasion
  • Grandparents
  • Whole family
  • With grandparents
  • Parent and child

When and booking

Times
Various matinee and evening performances.

Prices

Adults
From £27.25 incl. fees
Children
Under-16s 25% off (max 2 per full-price adult)
Memberships & discounts
25% off under-16s; £5 off students/seniors; Friends of ENB; access scheme half-price.

Access and SEN

  • Wheelchair access
  • SEN / relaxed sessions

Relaxed Thu 7 Jan 1.30pm; audio-described Sat 19 Dec 2.30pm; family-friendly Sat 9 Jan 2pm; access scheme half-price.

Audio-described performance on 19 Dec with Touch Tour; Relaxed performance on 7 Jan; Access Scheme available.

Good to know

Food and allergies
Pre-show dining experience available in the America Bar.
Address
St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
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What they'll learn

Links to: Arts, Music.

What people say

A feast for the eyes… it all feels like a real Christmas gift (The Stage); Vibrant (Financial Times).

Rating source: theatreboxoffice.org audience reviews

Questions families ask

What age is Nutcracker for?
5+; under-5s only at the family-friendly show (Sat 9 Jan 2pm); under-16s must sit with an adult.
How much does Nutcracker cost?
Adults: From £27.25 incl. fees. Children: Under-16s 25% off (max 2 per full-price adult). Prices are as the organiser lists them; check when you book.
When is Nutcracker on?
17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027.
How long does Nutcracker take?
2 hr 5 min incl. 20-min interval.
Where is Nutcracker and how do we get there?
London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES. Nearest station: Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly); Charing Cross.
Is Nutcracker wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the organiser says it is wheelchair accessible. Audio-described performance on 19 Dec with Touch Tour; Relaxed performance on 7 Jan; Access Scheme available.
Is Nutcracker good for children with SEN?
Yes: there are dedicated relaxed or SEN sessions. Relaxed Thu 7 Jan 1.30pm; audio-described Sat 19 Dec 2.30pm; family-friendly Sat 9 Jan 2pm; access scheme half-price.
Is Nutcracker good for a rainy day?
Yes, it's rain-proof.

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