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The Nutcracker with Birmingham Royal Ballet by Tchaikovsky

Including Birmingham Christmas Market,  self-guided visits to the Cathedral and Birmingham Gallery

Thursday 4th December 2025

We are delighted to offer a full day visit to Birmingham to see a matinee performance (starts 2.00pm) of The Nutcracker with Birmingham Royal Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome.  We have reserved 56 Circle seats (at favourable discount) and those who wish to go must have signed up and paid by 12th June as the seats are only held for us by the Hippodrome Box Office until then.

This sumptuous and timeless production boasts daring sword fights, falling snow, magic, and a 30-foot Christmas tree.  Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, performed live by the 60-strong Royal Ballet Sinfonia, provides the captivating

soundtrack to this festive classic.  

As well as enjoying this favourite Christmas production, the morning will allow you to visit Birmingham Cathedral (5 minute walk) and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, as well as doing some Christmas shopping! Birmingham Christmas Market will feature over 180 stalls offering a variety of Christmas goods, food and drink and is generally considered to be the one of the best in the Country. There are also a selection of places nearby for lunch or coffee.

Your place can only be confirmed once payment has been received.