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  • Venue St Martin's Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 4 January 2026
  • Running time 1 hour 5 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines Ages 5+ (recommended). Babes in arms under 12 months permitted. Children over 12 months must have a ticket.

The Nutcracker – Reimagined for the whole family!

BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT – 2025 Olivier Awards Nominee

This Christmas, Olivier Award-winning theatre company Little Bulb (Wolf Witch Giant Fairy, CBeebies’ Christmas Panto) invites you to a magical musical quest like no other — The Nutcracker, reimagined for the whole family!

Playing at St Martin’s Theatre, London, from 10 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, this bold and brilliantly silly retelling is packed with laughter, festive tunes and a chorus of cheeky singing mice.

When squabbling siblings Clara and Fritz receive a mysterious Nutcracker toy from their flamboyant Aunt Drosselmeyer, they’re swept into The Mousey Realm, where an evil, many-headed Mouse King is plotting to ruin Christmas. Can they put aside their differences and save the day?

Expect clever cardboard creations, comic characters and a sleigh-load of feelgood festive bangers that’ll have the whole family dancing in their seats — with just the right amount of cheese.

Book The Nutcracker Tickets

Join Little Bulb for this award-nominated festive adventure at London’s St Martin’s Theatre.
A hilarious, heartwarming celebration of imagination, music and family spirit — perfect for Christmas!

?️ Book your Nutcracker tickets now for performances from 10 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.

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Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of The Nutcracker?

Written and devised by Clare Beresford, Dominic Conway, Lakeisha Lynch-Stevens, Caroline Partridge, Alexander Scott, Edith Tankus and Shamira Turner.
Directed by Alexander Scott.
Musical direction by Clare Beresford and Dominic Conway.
Design by Sam Wilde.
Lighting design by Joshua Pharo.
Sound design by Sharon Tsang.

Venue Information

St Martin's Theatre , West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 14,19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

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Critics' reviews of The Nutcracker

★★★★ “JOYOUS! This ebullient retelling of this rodent classic packs an emotional charge.” – The Stage

Frequently Asked Questions

The Nutcracker is playing at the St Martin's Theatre in London
The running time of The Nutcracker is 1 hour 5 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for The Nutcracker are: Ages 5+ (recommended). Babes in arms under 12 months permitted. Children over 12 months must have a ticket.
Yes, The Nutcracker has matinee performances on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, The Nutcracker has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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