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This production is also available as part of a Queensland Ballet 2026 Season Package. For more information, .
Overview
A reimagined Christmas tradition begins
Next Christmas, experience a magical new era of The Nutcracker. International choreographer Derek Deane OBE and acclaimed designer Lez Brotherston OBE reimagine the cherished holiday tradition with elegance, theatrical flair, and dazzling new designs. Clara’s enchanting journey unfolds with fresh characters, sumptuous costumes, and breathtaking sets, all set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
After 14 years, Queensland Ballet ushers in a new chapter of festive wonder with this grand-scale production, created to delight families for generations to come.
Creatives
- Choreographer Derek Deane OBE
- Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Set and Costume Designer Lez Brotherston OBE
- Lighting Designer Damien Cooper
- Conductor Nathaniel Griffiths
- Music performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra
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