Casey Philharmonic Orchestra: The Nutcracker

Step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker, where magic, dance, and holiday spirit come to life. This unique production features a full troupe of local dancers performing on stage together with a full orchestra in an unforgettable, all-new interpretation of the beloved ballet.

One of the world’s most famous and beloved ballets, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is one of the most performed productions in the world. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ 1844 short story of the same title, the ballet is set on Christmas Eve and follows the adventures of young dancer Clara and her Nutcracker Prince across many magical settings. 

Featuring classical ballet and magical costumes and staging, toys come to life, dancing rodents, fairies, magical lands, and a special Christmas spirit, this ballet is a must-see for the whole family.

This production features the full 65-piece Casey Philharmonic Orchestra on stage, behind the talented troupe of Australian dancers from around Melbourne. This all-new interpretation of The Nutcracker, these once-in-a-lifetime performances are set to be a thrilling immersive experience for lovers of music and dance alike.

You will know most of this music from Disney’s Fantasia and so many other adaptations. A family favourite for the holiday season, this concert would make an excellent Christmas gift for children and adults of all ages.  

Audience feedback from previous CPO productions:
•    We LOVED it! Thank you so much!
•    The whole production was so enjoyable. You guys are awesome.
•    Went last night and it was fabulous. Really enjoyed the performance. Highly recommend it. Well done orchestra and actors.
•    It was a spectacular show, and Casey Philharmonic Orchestra were awesome as usual. We love how animated you all are while performing, and we can see how much you enjoy what you’re doing as well. Great show today. Well done
•    The cast were amazing and it was so incredible to have live music from an orchestra to top off an excellent performance!