Experience the Magic of The Nutcracker with Cape Ballet Africa

The Mother City has the chance to experience the mother of all ballets when the magic of Cape Ballet Africa’s The Nutcracker is performed at Artscape’s Opera House in February. Hot off the stage from its critically acclaimed Johannesburg run where this Tchaikovsky classic played to rapturous responses and sold-out houses. Here’s everything you need to know.

A Year-Round Favourite in Classical Ballet

Against the musical backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s captivating score, this new production is created and performed by a 50-strong member company, featuring choreography and stage direction by internationally renowned Maina Gielgud. The sumptuous costumes are designed by Marcel Meyer with magnificent sets by Michael Mitchell.

Including classics such as Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers and The Kingdom of Sweets and Delights, The Nutcracker remains a perennial favourite, to be enjoyed at any time of the year. It’s perfect entertainment for ballet aficionados and first-time theatre goers alike.

The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra are also set to accompany the performance live for selected performances, with other performances featuring recordings of the acclaimed orchestra.

How to Book Tickets

Cost: R290 – R790. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: 25 February – 1 March 2026 | 8pm | Sat matinee at 3pm | Sun: 2pm and 6pm
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town

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