Goh Ballet brings magical Nutcracker to Queen Elizabeth Theatre, December 19 to 22
The classic production features the Kingdom of the Sweets, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the evil Mouse King, and more
Goh Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from December 19 to 22
GOH BALLET IS celebrating the festive season with its annual production of The Nutcracker. The show includes all the classic elements, including Dr. Drosselmeyer, giant mischievous mice led by the evil Mouse King, life-size toy soldiers, the Land of Snow, the Snow Queen and Snow King, the dancing snowflakes, the Kingdom of Sweets, and more.
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