The Nutcracker Nov 24th

Royal City Youth Ballet opens their season of The Nutcracker here at the Abbotsford Arts Centre with two performances on Sunday, November 24th  (1pm and 4:30 pm)

Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with Royal City Youth Ballet’s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers under the direction of Keitha Campeau. Performing to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and extravagant, colourful costumes by Chris Sinosich.

It’s Christmas Eve, a time when dreams may come true. Drosselmeyer, the godfather to Clara, brings gifts and magic to her parents’ home for the annual Christmas party. His special gift to Clara is a large Nutcracker soldier. When she falls asleep after the party, Clara is cradling the Nutcracker in her arms and begins to dream.  In her dream, her Nutcracker soldier fights a battle and transports her on a sleigh through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets, where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and people from far away lands.

The ballet closes as Drosselmeyer brings Clara back from her dream, still cradling her Nutcracker soldier and treasuring the wonderful dream.

TICKETS:  Adults – $54.60    Senior/Youth – $44.10    Friends + Family – $44.10

Online via Royal City Youth Ballet website  (choose Abbotsford location)

Purchase tickets via phone:  604-391-7469 (Chwk Cultural Centre ticket office)

Tickets will also be available at the door at the time of the performances.