HK Ballet Presents The Nutcracker With A Hong Kong Twist

HK Ballet’s annual winter production of The Nutcracker puts a local spin on the timeless Christmas classic.

There are a number of obligatory to-dos to cross off during the holidays – sip on hot chocolate, put on a cheesy Hallmark Christmas film, sing along to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – and one other thing that needs to be added to your list is securing tickets for Hong Kong Ballet’s annual production of ‘The Nutcracker”. The emphasis is on “securing” because this show does sell out!

Septime Webre’s beloved rendition of “The Nutcracker” has been done countless times by HK Ballet, and each year the company steps up its game to new heights. This year’s production gives a nod to early 20th century Hong Kong, adding a local spin on the Christmas classic. Expect a kaleidoscopic display of blossoming bauhinias, energetic racing jockeys, and pretty peacocks and cockatoos.

There is something so quintessentially Christmas about the show. The story begins at a lively Christmas Eve party in a gilded mansion where young Clara receives a very special nutcracker as a gift. From there, we are taken on a fantastical journey through magnificent sets, glittering costumes and enchanting performances.

HK Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” opens on Friday, 15 December with 19 performance through Saturday, 30 December. Guests can enjoy Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed live by Hong Kong Sinfonietta under the baton of Fayçal Karoui for selected performances.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Seats start at $220, with a 50% discount available for students and seniors.

HK Ballet’s The Nutcracker

When: 15-17, 19-21 & 23-26 December, 7:30pm and 16-17, 23-26, December, 2:30pm (with live accompaniment); 29-30 December, 7:30pm and 30 December, 2:30pm2:
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $220 to $1,200 – book your ticket here

Hong Kong Ballet, www.hkballet.com