It's one of the most celebrated ballets of all time, and The Nutcracker is hugely popular in Vancouver around the holidays.
With a whimsical and captivating score by Tchaikovsky, the masterpiece portrays the transformation of a prince into a Nutcracker. Along the way, the audience is privy to a litany of enchanting roles, such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, some evil mice, snowflakes, an owl and many other curious characters.
If you've never seen the artistic dance unfold on the stage, or you simply want to catch it this year, check out our comprehensive list of places to do so around the Lower Mainland.
UKRAINE, LUGANSK – February 5, 2014: Donetsk Opera dancers perform The Nutcracker Ballet in Lugansk / Shutterstock
The Nutcracker in Vancouver
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Goh's Nutcracker
When: Friday, Dec 21 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, Dec 22 at 2 pm, 2:30 pm, Sunday, Dec 23 at 1 pm, 5 pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre - 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver
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Royal City Youth Ballet
When: Saturday, Dec 22 at 1:00 pm & 4:00pm
Where: Massey Theatre - 735 8th Ave, New Westminster
When: Sunday, Nov 25 at 12:30 pm & 4:30 pm
Where: Abbotsford Arts Centre - 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford
When: Friday, Dec 7 at 7:00pm, Saturday, Dec 8 at 1:00pm & 4:00pm, Sunday, Dec 9 at 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Where: Surrey Arts Centre - 13750 88 Ave, Surrey
When: Friday, Dec 14 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, Dec 15 at 1:00 pm
Where: Cowichan Theatre - 2687 James St, Duncan
When: Sunday, Dec 23 at 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Where: Centennial Theatre - 2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver
