Music: Petr Iljič Čajkovskij
Choreography: Adéla Pollertová
Costumes: Josef Jelínek
Light design: Daniel Tesař

• A NEW 60-MINUTE PRODUCTION •

THE NUTCRACKER: A MAGICAL NEW INTERPRETATION

One of the most beautiful Christmas stories arrives in a new 60-minute production, created specifically for the unique setting of Prague's Church of St. Simon and St. Jude. This new Nutcracker presents the best of Tchaikovsky's timeless music and ballet in a compact, dynamic narrative filled with imagination, dance, and Christmas magic.

The new choreography was created by Adéla Pollertová – former first soloist of the National Theatre Ballet and the Hamburg Ballet, recipient of the Thalia Award and other prestigious international honors. Guiding the audience through the story is the mysterious magician and toy maker Drosselmeyer, whose world brings characters to life and sets the stage for Clara's fantastic adventure.

The stage brings together leading dancers from the Czech ballet scene, talented young performers, and children. Classic costumes by legendary costume designer Josef Jelínek, and original lighting design by Daniel Tesař blend with the church's historic architecture, the poetic choreography, and Tchaikovsky's music to create a magical world where reality transforms into fantasy.

A story you know. A Nutcracker like you've never seen before.

December 28/29 2026
January 2/3/9/10 2027

16:00 • 18:00

The Church of Sts. Simon and Jude, Prague 1

Cast

DROSSELMEYER: Adam Zvonař / Luboš Veselý

THE NUTCRACKER: Dmytro Tenytskyy / Robert Jerjen

LITTLE CLARA: Laura Mohylová / Táňa Vacíková

FRITZ: Zdeněk Mach

MOUSE KING / RUSSIAN DANCE: Jan Bechyně

MOTHER / GINGERBREAD DANCE: Kristýna Stránská / Julie Chmelová

FATHER / GINGERBREAD DANCE: Karel Jinda

MOOR / CHINESE DANCE: Veaceslav Burlac / Adam Horňák

COFFEE: Vendy Skalická

COLUMBINE / FAIRY: Kaya Beverly Matous

CHOCOLATE: Eliška Tesková, Marie Soukupová / Anna Bobková

SNOWFLAKES / WALTZ: Students of the Dance Conservatory of the City of Prague
Students of the Adéla Pollertová Ballet Academy (BAAP)