It’s Christmas Eve in St Petersburg and Katya is given a new toy nutcracker by her father. When the toy is accidentally broken, Katya is sent to bed early, missing the night’s festivities. Little does she know that her evening’s adventures are just about to begin … When she awakes and hears the clock strike midnight, she finds that she has been magically transformed to the size of her toys, all of whom have mysteriously come to life. All is well until the surprise arrival of the evil Mouse King and his group of bandits. When they try and steal the sweets from the Christmas tree, it is up to Katya and her friends to save the day! Join Katya and the Nutcracker in this enchanting tale set entirely to the music of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable classic that will captivate the whole family. This spectacular programme also includes a previously unseen behind the scenes look at the making of this magical adventure.