The Nutcracker has the kind of sets and amazing costumes you’d expect to see in a touring Broadway show.

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The Nutcracker

Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker will be staged at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from December 18 to December 21, 2025. To join us for our 2026 production, please see the audition information below.

Audition Date
Join us on April 26, 2026, for the open auditions, where dancers aged 6 and up can audition for select Act I and Act II ensemble and soloist roles. This is your chance to be part of Vancouver’s very own Nutcracker production and work with international guest artists.

Audition Location
Goh Ballet Academy
2345 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
604-872-4014
Nutcracker@GohBallet.com

Dress Code
Goh Ballet is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Gender non-conforming students, students with religious and cultural considerations, and students needing additional support are welcome to contact us to discuss the dress code via Nutcracker@GohBallet.com. Without previous discussion, adherence to the dress code is mandatory.

Option 1: Any colour leotard, tights, and ballet slippers; hair neatly secured in a classical bun; short skirts allowed; no jewelry or watches. Pointe shoes may be worn for Intermediate and Senior auditions.
Option 2: Form-fitting T-shirt (no logos), solid colour tights, ballet slippers, hair secured away from the face, and no jewelry or watches.

Note: Glasses must be removed for all rehearsals and performances. Any visible piercings and tattoos must be covered.

 

 

Right from the curtain rising through the following two hours of the outstanding production, surprise and delight followed one after another.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do tickets go on sale for The Nutcracker?

Tickets usually go on sale in the late Summer each year for the following December. You can check the homepage of this website to check if they are currently on sale.

Are there discounted tickets for Seniors, Children, Students or large groups?

There are discounted tickets for Seniors (65 years and up) and Children (0-12 years old) available on the Ticketmaster.ca site. Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more, please contact us via Nutcracker@GohBallet.com for details.

What is the policy on late seating?

Show policy is latecomers will not be seated until Intermission. Exceptions will be considered in cases of inclement weather, parking issues and/or box office delays. Please try your best to be on time.

Can a small child sit on my lap during the performance?

For fire and building safety reasons the theatre does not allow children in laps, and each person in the theatre must have a ticket. We recommend the show for children 3 years old and up.

I am bringing a child to the ballet and I am afraid that they will have trouble seeing over people’s heads. Is there anything that I can do?

Yes – Booster cushions are available at the theatre for free to help children view the ballet without obstruction.

What should I wear?

Although there is no dress code, it is recommended that you dress out of respect for the dancers. Most patrons wear “business attire” (men: coat and tie, women: dresses or dress pants) or “dressy casual”.

Does the theatre have an elevator?

Yes — the theatre has an elevator and ushers are happy to assist you in finding your section and seats.

Is handicap-accessible seating available?

Yes. There is handicap and wheelchair accessible seating at The Queen Elizabeth Theatre. For more information contact Ticketmaster 1.855.985.5000 for more information and to purchase your tickets.