Northern Ballet is bringing enchanting festive ballet The Nutcracker to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from today (Thursday) to Saturday, taking audiences on a sparkling adventure as one child’s Christmas dreams come true.

The Nutcracker opens in the midst of a festive party. As the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever higher, Clara is caught up in the warmth and excitement of Christmas and enthralled by her new Nutcracker doll. But as the clock strikes midnight her Nutcracker proves to be no ordinary toy.

After saving her Nutcracker from the wily Mouse King, Clara is whisked away on the magical journey of a lifetime through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.

Choreographed and directed by David Nixon, The Nutcracker is set to a Tchaikovsky score played by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia. The production features stunning Regency-style sets by Charles Cusick Smith with lighting by Mark Jonathan.

Mr Nixon said: “The Nutcracker is not just a ballet, it is a tradition for many families and generations, a way of having shared memories at a time of year when togetherness turns to the fore. I believe that The Nutcracker offers the perfect festive escapism for every generation, a chance to revel in the child-like magic of Christmas.”

For tickets, priced from £26.50, call 0333 009 6690 or visit Atgtickets.com/woking