Staatsballett Berlin dances The Nutcracker at Deutsche Oper Berlin in Christian Spuck's choreography, set to Tchaikovsky's score and based on the novella by E.T.A. Hoffmann.
Spuck puts Hoffmann's story at the centre: growing up, finding oneself and the border between reality and fantasy. The production is meant for children and adults alike.
The Orchestra of Deutsche Oper Berlin plays under Dominic Limburg and Robert Reimer, joined by the house's children's chorus. Running time is 2 hours 15 minutes with one interval, and an introduction starts 45 minutes before each show. Prices vary by date; the lowest applies at 15:00 on 6 December and 24 January.