The Nutcracker

  • 1hr 5mins (no interval, subject to change)
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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, playing at St Martin’s Theatre, London, from 10 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.

Reimagined for the whole family, 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.

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Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances from 10 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026

Show Information

Age recommendation: 5+. Babes in arms under 12 months permitted. Children over 12 months must have a ticket.

Running Time

1 hour 50 minutes (no interval)

Cast & Creatives

TBC

Booking Period

Wed 10 Dec 2025 - Sun 04 Jan 2026

Groups & Schools

EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE!

School groups of 10+: Best available (excluding premium seats) reduced to £15
+ 1 free teacher per 10 paid

Valid on the below performances:
Wednesday 10th December at 11am and 1:30pm
Friday 12th December at 11am and 1:30pm
Monday 15th December at 11am and 1:30pm
Wednesday 17th December at 11am and 1:30pm
Thursday 18th December at 11am

Rates subject to change and availability

Venue Information

St Martins Theatre

26 West St, London WC2H 9NA

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Leicester Square, Covent Garden or Charing Cross

Buses

14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

Nearest Car Parks

Cambridge Circus, Upper St Martin's Lane and Bedfordbury

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Reviews

The Stage

'JOYOUS! This ebullient retelling of this rodent classic packs an emotional charge'