The Nutcracker, by the National Dance Academy of Albania

Teatre Principal d'Inca — Main Hall, Carrer del Teatre, 10, 07300 Inca, Balearic Islands

The Nutcracker, a production by the National Dance Academy of Albania

Before Christmas fully arrives, there is a moment when the sense of wonder begins to awaken. It is then that the Teatre Principal d'Inca invites audiences to enter the magical world of The Nutcracker, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's immortal ballet and one of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire.

Performed by a company of 25 dancers, this production offers a 75-minute stage version, with digital sets, bringing this great classic to audiences of all ages through an agile, visual and evocative staging.

An invitation to begin breathing in the spirit of Christmas through the power of dance, the beauty of music and the fantasy of a story that continues to move generation after generation.

Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, the young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a gift. When the house falls silent, imagination comes to life and the toy transforms into a prince who takes her on a journey filled with magic, battles, dances and fantastic characters to the wonderful Kingdom of Sweets.

Why is it performed at Christmas?

First performed in 1892, The Nutcracker takes place on Christmas Eve and celebrates values such as wonder, family, childhood and the power of imagination. Over time, it has become one of the great cultural traditions of the Christmas season and is now the most performed ballet in the world during this period.

Ballet · Main Hall