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What to expect

At a cosy Christmas party, Clara meets the magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll.

Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite features Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.

The original title is Royal Ballet and Opera: The Nutcracker (2026) (B2B), with a UK release on 1 December 2026.

  • Shown as a live event and event cinema.
  • Directed by Peter Wright and Julia Trevelyan Oman.
  • Starring Mayara Magri, Reece Clarke, and James Hay.
  • Running time: 170 minutes.

Questions

When does RBO Cinema Season 2026-27: The Nutcracker (2025) start and end?

RBO Cinema Season 2026-27: The Nutcracker (2025) runs Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 19:15.

Where is RBO Cinema Season 2026-27: The Nutcracker (2025)?

RBO Cinema Season 2026-27: The Nutcracker (2025) takes place at Cineworld Edinburgh, Fountain Park, Edinburgh.

How long is the running time?

170 minutes.

How do I book seats?

Book through the Cineworld showtimes link:

web.cineworld.co.uk

What is the original title?

Royal Ballet and Opera: The Nutcracker (2026) (B2B)

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Getting there

Cineworld Edinburgh, Fountain Park, EH11 1AF Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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