Wee Nutcracker
A magical festive ballet for wee ones aged 5+ and their families
Scottish Ballet’s Wee Nutcracker comes to Tramway!
Enchanting characters are performed by our dancers in this specially adapted version of the beloved festive ballet, perfect for children aged 5+ and their families who are looking to experience their first ballet together.
Follow Clara on her magical adventures through the Land of Toys in a production designed to captivate young imaginations and introduce them to the world of classical ballet. Created by Scottish Ballet Associate Choreographer Nicholas Shoesmith and award-winning children’s theatre specialist Robert Evans (Little Red), this magical show brings the classic tale to life through delightful movement and engaging storytelling.Wee Nutcracker will feature excerpts of music from Tchaikovsky’s spectacular orchestral score, including a live pianist on stage.
We’ve created Wee Nutcracker with families in mind by adapting and modifying the content of the original production, and the duration has been reduced to 45 minutes. These modifications will make for a welcoming, comfortable, and relaxed experience for all the family to enjoy.
Supported by Albert Bartlett
Suitable for ages 5+
Running time: The performance lasts approximately 45 mins with no interval.
#SBWeeNutcracker
Tramway 1, Glasgow
12 – 24 December 2025
Ticket prices
Adults £18, Under 16 £14
Family Tickets available as below with 25% off. Discount will be applied at checkout.
2 adult + 2 child
1 adult + 2 child
1 adult + 3 child
Groups 10+ and Access Bookings please email boxoffice@scottishballet.co.uk
Supporting Partner
Synopsis
Clara is wild, funny, and full of Christmas energy, but she doesn’t quite fit in at the strict Frau Pringle’s ballet school, where her mum (once a star pupil herself) is desperate for her to succeed. When her granny gives Clara a mysterious Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, Clara’s world is turned upside down.
That night, the Nutcracker comes to life and Clara is whisked away to the Land of Toys, which is now overrun by mischievous rats. She meets a broken French Fancy, a Sailor who has lost his courage, and a band of chaotic Clowns – helping them all to find their feet again and leading them in to battle against the Rat King and his army of tutu-wearing rats!
With courage, imagination and a little help from her mum, Clara learns that being yourself – messy hair, wild heart and all – might just be the greatest kind of magic there is.
Credits
Based on Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Wee Nutcracker extras
Wee Nutcracker Workshop
13 – 20 Dec 2025
Glasgow
Images from The Nutcracker
Venue information
Tramway is in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow’s south side. It is located at 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE.
Access
To book access tickets please email boxoffice@scottishballet.co.uk. To find out more about the venue please check out Tramway’s Access page.
