THE NUTCRACKER

It feels like a Christmas tradition but the Royal New Zealand Ballet hasn’t staged a nationwide tour of The Nutcracker since 2010. Enjoy the tale of Clara, her prince and the sugar plum fairy, set to Tchaikovsky’s music performed live by the APO The Civic, Auckland, December 6-9. Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Dec 14-15. Tickets $25-$150, aucklandlive.co.nz