The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, first premiered in 1892. The ballet tells the story of a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical nutcracker doll from her mysterious godfather Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve. As the clock strikes midnight, Clara finds herself in a fantastical world where her nutcracker doll comes to life and leads an army of toy soldiers against the Mouse King and his minions.
After defeating the Mouse King, Clara and the Nutcracker embark on a journey through the enchanted Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets, meeting various characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Snow Queen, and the Nutcracker Prince along the way. Each scene is accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beautiful and evocative music, including the iconic “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and the “Waltz of the Flowers.”
In the end, Clara awakens from her dream-like adventure, holding her beloved nutcracker doll close to her heart. “The Nutcracker” is celebrated for its enchanting story, exquisite choreography, and timeless music, making it beloved by audiences around the world.
March 21st, 2024, 20:00
Haikou Bay Performing Arts Centre Grand Theatre
Performance duration
- Approximately 90 minutes (15-minute intermission)
Admission time
- Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the performance
Minimum performance duration
- 70 minutes
Items prohibited
- Due to security and copyright reasons, food, drinks, professional video equipment, lighters and other items are prohibited in most performance, exhibition and competition venues. Please pay attention to the prompts of on-site staff and broadcasters and cooperate with them.
Deposit instructions
There is a storage room, and the theatre cloakroom provides shawl rental and storage services. Please store food, drinks, water, camera equipment and large items.
Classical, romantic concert
From Classical to Romantic, Experience Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich all in one unforgettable concert!
March 24th, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Haikou Bay Performing Arts Centre Grand Theatre for an extraordinary evening of classical and romantic masterpieces.
Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Dmitri Shostakovich as their music comes to life on stage.
From the elegance of Mozart’s symphonies to the revolutionary spirit of Beethoven’s compositions, from the enchanting ballets of Tchaikovsky to the haunting melodies of Shostakovich, this concert promises to take you on a journey through the heights of classical and romantic music.
Experience the power, beauty, and emotion of these legendary composers in the setting of the Haikou Bay Performing Arts Centre Grand Theatre.
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