The Nutcracker

A sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Snowflakes flutter, fireplaces crackle, and midnight dreams come to life in this much-loved tale that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night. Filled with magic, excitement and dreamy delights, this rich story ballet will enchant families of all ages. As the festive party winds down and the clock strikes 12, join young Clara on a magical adventure as toys awaken, and soldiers and mice frolic and play! Travel through a delectable dreamscape of the Lemonade Sea and Kingdom of Sweets, as Clara encounters the beautiful Snow Queen, Prince, and whimsical Sugar Plum Fairy, plus all the enchanting inhabitants of their kingdom. This midnight rendezvous takes place in a dazzling world where nothing is as it seems. This hugely popular ballet has been captivating audiences across the globe for more than a century. With charming characters, glittering costumes, beautiful music and plenty of magic, The Nutcracker is the perfect festive tradition for families of all ages.

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September

Join Sydney Dance Company for Twofold, a monumental double bill featuring the return of Rafael Bonachela’s beloved Impermanence alongside a world premiere Love Lock by renowned choreographer Melanie Lane.

October

Step into the extraordinary with Scimm. Dance Company’s Paracosm, a visionary dance performance that merges imaginative choreography with stunning visuals and mesmerizing soundscapes.

Helen Bower (violin) and Jesse Matthews (dance) come together in 'Tonic', a concert that explores the idea of music as a ‘safe space’,

This season, Merge Dance Theatre company dancers will immerse audience members in a captivating journey through the raw and transformative forces of nature — Earth, Water, Fire, and Air.

An unveiling of fresh choreographic talent. uNCOILEd eXposed returns to the IPAC for its fourth annual season. T

Curated by Forest Collective’s Kim Tan, Folding explores modern subjectivity and the inexorable relationship creativity has with the past. This entanglement is a metaphor for Kim’s own creativity and the expression it finds within her body.