The Nutcracker Prince
(Based on the ballet by Tchaikovsky)

Franz and Clara have been kidnapped by King Rat and his henchmen - but how did they get into the Drosselmyer home? Where have they taken the children? And why?
Their Grandfather, sister Laura and their Nanny are all distraught. They dont know what to do or how to even start explaining to the constable!
But; help is at hand when Laura breaks a spell to release Prince Valen who leads them to his family in the different kingdoms who can also help in the search to find Franz and Clara.
Goodies, baddies, magic spells and potions, fairies, reindeers, singing, dancing, fighting, booing, cheering. Everything youd expect (oh, yes there is!) in this original pantomime specially written for The Young Performers which you can see at the Duchess Theatre on Thursday, Friday, Saturday (matinee and evening) January 15 - 17 2026.
Tickets available now from Young Performers website
Or from the Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton.