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.

Chan Hon Goh, director of the Goh Ballet Academy and Youth Company Canada, is the executive producer of the critically acclaimed show, a professional production that provides mentorship opportunities to hundreds of aspiring dancers every year.

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