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Two dancers one wearing nutcracker prince uniform and the other sugar plum fairy on pointe wearing white and pink tutu and leotard with arms raised

The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance

Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thursday 16 January, 2.30pm

This relaxed performance is for anyone who would benefit from a more informal environment. The lights in the auditorium remain on throughout and audience members are free to move around and express themselves.

This performance has optional audio description and the welcome is BSL interpreted and live captioned.

On this page you can find out all about the performance and what to expect before you come.    BOOK TICKETS

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Welcome

What to expect when you arrive at the theatre and running times.

 

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Read Visual Guide

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

See pictures and read about the theatre where the performance will take place.

 

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Main Characters

See pictures of the characters you will see on the stage.

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A girl sitting on a giant bauble, whilst the Sugar Plum Fairy in a pink tutu stands on one foot, supported by the Nutcracker Prince wearing a red, military-style jacket.
The Nutcracker Visual Story

The Story

See pictures and read the story of The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker Visual Story
A silhouetted dancer in a tutu is waiting in the wings to enter the stage in front of a backdrop of baubles
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Creative Team and Our People

Find out about the team who created the ballet.

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Friends Programme

An inclusive invitation to be our Friend

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