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TheatreFri 11 Dec 2026

The Nutcracker (Cape Town City Ballet)

Name: The Nutcracker (Cape Town City Ballet)
Start: 2026-12-11
End: 2026-12-11
Location: Artscape Theatre Centre (Opera House)

Cape Town City Ballet's festive staging of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker returns to the Artscape Opera House for a run from 11 to 30 December 2026, with a live orchestra for the opening three performances.

Venue

1-10 D F Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001

Doors & times

Age guidance

All ages

Parking

Parking available in the adjacent Civic Centre parking garage, accessible from 17:50

Organiser

Cape Town City Ballet

Choreography by Veronica Paeper, sets and costumes by Peter Cazalet, music by Tchaikovsky. Run continues through 30 December 2026, with a live orchestra for the opening three performances.

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