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Events
The Nutcracker - Varna International Ballet and Orchestra
- Sat 2 Jan 2027Sat 2 Jan, 5.30pmAdd to calendar
- The Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterAbout 30 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £25+£41.50-£58 incl. fee
- Better for older childrenIndoors
- On saleTickets £41.50-£58Booking page
SEN-friendly
At The Bridgewater Hall: Free or discounted carer ticket · Ear defenders or sensory bags to borrow · Visual story to read before you go. More about access here
Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book. More SEN-friendly days out
Varna International Ballet dances The Nutcracker, the Christmas Eve story where toys come to life at midnight, the Nutcracker Prince fights the Mouse King and his army, and the journey continues through the Land of Snow. A classic first ballet for children who can sit through a full-length performance, though the 5.30pm start means a later finish.
Good to know about The Bridgewater Hall
- Parking
- NCP Manchester Central is directly opposite (M2 3GX); St Peter's Square tram stop is about 330 metres away.
- Buggies
- Step-free into the auditorium, bars and toilets, with lifts to every floor.
- Food
- Bars on each level; the Stalls Café Bar serves food before some afternoon shows. No outside food allowed.
- Toilets
- An accessible toilet on each floor; no Changing Places (nearest is Central Library).
From bridgewater-hall.co.uk, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.
Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: bridgewater-hall.co.uk. Report a problem
