Opus Arte

The approach of Christmas brings tantalising imagery: twinkling lights, fluttering snow - and fairytale ballet and opera performances. For those of you without a ticket this season, we have a spectacular array of sumptuous fairytale performances to bring a little magic to your home.

Photo © Johann Persson

The Nutcracker has become one of the most revered ballets of all time. Tchaikovsky’s delightful score woven around ETA Hoffman’s magical fairytale is a firm family favourite and especially synonymous with Christmas time – filled, as it is, with glistening snowflakes and enchanted toys.