Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker, Theatre Royal Glasgow

Retold with a fresh and wicked vision for contemporary audiences, Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker transports audiences into the magical world of ETA Hoffman by way of Weimar Germany, conjuring up a dreamlike surrealist narrative to chart the magical journey of a young girl's awakening.... Read more >>

Running time: TBCThe running time will be added as soon as it is confirmed

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker Overview

Choreography: Ashley Page
Music: Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Designs: Antony McDonald

At a party in the Stahlbaum's family home. Drosselmeyer, the children's enigmatic godfather, presents them with a nutcracker doll - and so begins a dreamlike journey of discovery for the youngest daughter, Marie.

Retold with a fresh and wicked vision for contemporary audiences, Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker transports audiences into the magical world of ETA Hoffman by way of Weimar Germany, conjuring up a dreamlike surrealist narrative to chart the magical journey of a young girl's awakening.

Free Pre-show Talks:
Thu 13 Dec at 6.30pm with Artistic Staff
Fri 14 Dec at 6.30pm with Music Staff
Please call box office to reserve tickets

Family Insight:
(suitable for age 6+)
Sat 15 December at 11am
Tickets £5.50 ticket/£3.50 concession

Audio Described Performance:
Thu 20 December at 7.30pm, preceded by at touch tour at 6pm

'A Nutcracker like no other…full of mettle and class'
The Herald

'This is still such stuff as dreams are made on'
The Daily Mail

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker Access

Booking Information

  • Access Booking line: 0844 871 7677

Access Performances

  • Audio Description
    None scheduled
  • Sign Language Interpreted
    None scheduled
  • Captioned
    None scheduled
  • SUR Titles
    None scheduled

Venue Access Information

  • There are two wheelchair spaces and four transfer seats available in the stalls of the Theatre Royal.

  • We have an infra-red audio enhancement system in the auditorium. Patrons can choose between a headset or a necklace depending on their hearing needs. These are available from Front of House staff in the foyer. There are two devices available:

    Induction Loop Necklace Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.

    Headset This device amplifies sound through earpieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid

  • Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

  • There are two accessible toilets on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal.

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker

Theatre Royal Glasgow Information

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Theatre Royal
282 Hope Street
Glasgow
G2 3QA
View Map

Directions

By Car

Glasgow City Council operates a supervised 24hr, pay-on foot (credit cards accepted) multi-storey car park one block from the theatre in Cambridge St. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50 and this charge entitles you to park until 9am the following day. Leave the car park on foot by the Cowcaddens Rd exit, follow Cowcaddens Rd for one block and the Theatre Royal is on your right. If you have an orange or blue badge you can park free of charge for as long as you wish in surrounding Pay & Display spaces. There are other car parks at Dundasvale and Concert Sq. Eastbound on the M8 Exit at J19 and follow signs for the City Centre. At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left into Pitt St. At the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right into West George St. Turn 1st left into Douglas St then continue (Blythswood Sq on your right) until you reach Sauchiehall St, having crossed both West Regent St and Bath St. Turn right into Sauchiehall St, then left into Rose St at the beginning of the pedestrianised area. Turn 1st right into Renfrew St then 1st left into Cambridge St. The car park is on your right. Westbound on the M8 Exit at J17. Turn left at the 1st set of traffic lights into West Graham St. Turn right at the major traffic lights into Cowcaddens Rd then first right into Cambridge St. The car park is on your left.

By Train

Queen St Leave Queen St station by the Dundas St exit (to your right from high level trains). Walk straight ahead across the taxi rank and into Dundas Lane. Turn right into Buchanan St and follow the pedestrianised area into Sauchiehall St then turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is around 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St.

Central Leave Central station by the main entrance. Turn left into Gordon St then first right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is at the top of Hope St 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St. For full timetable information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www.networkrail.co.uk.

By Underground

Leave Cowcaddens station & turn right. Walk alongside Cowcaddens Rd for around 200yds & turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is in front of you.

By Bus

A wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the Theatre Royal. Longer distance services arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. Leave the bus station by the clock and head up Killermont St. Turn right up Hope St and the Theatre Royal is on your right. For timetable information call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. For other bus info call 0141 423 6600 8.30am- 6pm Mon - Fri and 8.30am- 12.30pm Sat.

By Coach

Coaches may drop off but not park in front of the theatre. Coach parks are located at High Street (call in advance 0141 552 7276) and Buchanan Bus Station (call in advance 0141 333 3762). Charges apply.


Contact Information

Book online: Use the links below

Telephone Booking: 0844 871 7647

Customer Service: 0844 871 7627

Groups Bookings: 0844 871 7602

Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677

Stage Door / Admin:* 0141 332 3321
*please note it is not possible to assist
with bookings on this number

Box Office Opening Hours

Theatre Royal Box Office opens one hour before each performance, sales for that performance only.

For advance sales in person please book at the King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm.

More Events & Info

Visit

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker Seating Plan

Theatre Royal Glasgow Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker seating plan

Download a Detailed Seating Plan

Download a copy of the Theatre Royal Glasgow Seating Plan free of charge. Click here »

Pick your own seats

To pick your own seats for Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker at Theatre Royal simply find the performances you'd like to see from the listings below and you'll be given the option.
Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker ATG Theatre Card

ATG Theatre Card member benefits for Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker are:
  • Selected Performances
    Ticket Discounts (see TC icon below)
  • Most Performances
    No booking fees
    No transaction charge
    Free Ticket Exchange

Booking Information

Select the performance you'd like to see from the list below.

Become an ATG Theatre Card Member today and enjoy...

  • Discounted theatre tickets
  • No fees on most shows
  • Priority brochure
  • Free Ticket Exchange
  • Discount at ATG theatre bars
  • & More…

All for only £30 a year.

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker Group Bookings

Booking Information

  • Groups Booking line: 0844 871 7602

Groups 10+ Benefits

  • Reserve now, pay later
  • No booking fees on selected shows
  • Huge savings on the majority of shows
  • Easily amendable reservations
  • Reserve more than one show at once
  • No deposits required
  • Reservations are invoiced, and are easy for you to review and check before paying
  • Tickets posted free to your door
  • Pre-book hospitality packages

More Groups Events & Info

Visit www.atgtickets.com/groupbook/

7.30
Sat 08
DEC 2012
Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker tickets
General Tickets
Tickets £12.00 - £35.00 excluding fees
Theatre Card Members
Tickets £12.00 - £35.00 no booking fees
LOGIN
Access Bookings | Group Bookings | ATG Theatre Card Login | Join
7.30
Tue 11
DEC 2012
Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker tickets
General Tickets
Tickets £8.00 - £32.00 excluding fees
Theatre Card Members
Tickets £8.00 - £32.00 no booking fees
LOGIN
Access Bookings | Group Bookings | ATG Theatre Card Login | Join
7.30
Wed 12
DEC 2012
Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker tickets
General Tickets
Tickets £8.00 - £32.00 excluding fees
Theatre Card Members
Tickets £8.00 - £32.00 no booking fees
LOGIN
Access Bookings | Group Bookings | ATG Theatre Card Login | Join
2.00
Thu 13
DEC 2012
Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker tickets
General Tickets
Tickets £7.00 - £26.00 excluding fees
Theatre Card Members
Tickets £7.00 - £26.00 no booking fees
LOGIN
Access Bookings | Group Bookings | ATG Theatre Card Login | Join
7.30
Thu 13
DEC 2012
Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker tickets
General Tickets
Tickets £8.00 - £32.00 excluding fees
Theatre Card Members
Tickets £8.00 - £32.00 no booking fees
LOGIN
Access Bookings | Group Bookings | ATG Theatre Card Login | Join
Show:
  • Show news
ATG UPDATES:
sky

Other Venues Close to Theatre Royal Glasgow

Experian Hitwise Winner Verisign