The Nutcracker at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

The Nutcracker is an enchanting tale of holiday adventure that follows a girl’s voyage through a fantasy world of fairies, a Nutcracker Prince, toy soldiers, and an army of mice.

The journey begins at Clara’s home during her family’s Christmas Eve party. At the party, Clara receives a special gift of a wooden nutcracker from her mysterious godfather. After the guests depart and everyone is sound asleep, Clara sneaks back into the parlor to see her nutcracker once more. All of a sudden, she finds herself surrounded by a room full of fighting rats and soldiers. A battle ensues, and in the end Clara’s nutcracker transforms into a real prince! They travel together through a land filled with dancing snowflakes and a glistening Snow Queen and King.

The next stop is the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where Clara and her Nutcracker Prince are honored for their bravery by dancers from all around the world. Suddenly, Clara awakens to find herself in her own bed, wondering if her magical adventure had really happened or had been simply just a dream.