Imperial Classical Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, staged to Tchaikovsky's score with a full live orchestra, marks the company's 20th anniversary of touring.
Imperial Classical Ballet bring The Nutcracker to the Belgrade Theatre on Tuesday 3 November, part of their autumn 2026 season. It's a production staged to Tchaikovsky's score performed live by a full orchestra, so you'll hear the music as it's meant to be heard rather than from a recording. The staging takes you from the Christmas Eve party through shimmering snowflakes and swirling waltzes to the Kingdom of Sweets, following the journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
On the visual side, the company has gone for hand-crafted costumes and classical choreography, with set designs and a cast of internationally acclaimed dancers. It's a full-scale production, not a stripped-back version, and the live orchestra is a big part of that.
This season marks a bit of a milestone for the company, too. 2026 is the 20th anniversary of Imperial Classical Ballet touring classical art across the UK, with productions that have reached thousands of audiences nationwide. They describe this as a return for the autumn season, following multiple sold-out UK tours and a warm reception along the way.
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The performance is at 7:30pm, with a running time of 2 hours 20 minutes. Tickets start from £20, and the show is part of the My Belgrade Subscription. You'll find it at the Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS.
