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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake and The Nutcracker

Mon 12 Jan 2026 to Wed 14 Jan 2026
Mon 12 Jan 2026
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Wed 14 Jan 2026

Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.

Performed by Varna International Ballet. Accompanied by live orchestra, Varna International Ballet Orchestra.

 Daniela Dimova Artistic Director
 Azat Maxutov Music Director and Chief Conductor

Swan Lake
Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 January at 7:30pm

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

 The Nutcracker
 Wednesday 14 January at 2pm & 7:30pm

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.  As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes, we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…

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Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running time: Doors open 1 hour before each performance. Swan Lake - Act 1: 60 mins, 20 min interval, Act 2: 55 mins. The Nutcracker - Act 1: 40 mins, 20 min interval, Act 2: 45 mins 

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Save £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 on Monday 7.30pm performance.

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Save £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 on Monday and Tuesday  7.30pm performance. You may be asked to show your ID on doors to confirm your age.

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£146 for four tickets (2 adults max) in the Stalls & Tier 1 on Monday – Tuesday 7.30pm & Wednesday 2pm performances. (Select 2x full price tickets and 2x under 16s tickets and the discount will automatically apply when added to the basket).

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Save £5 on bookings for 10 or more in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Monday and Tuesday 7.30pm performances. Please email group.sales@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

No concessions available for Tier 2

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