Celebrate festive fun with ballet in the O2 arena 

For the first time the 02 arena stages the celebrated family Christmas ballet The Nutcracker with X-factor star Joe McElderry.

Sir Peter Wright’s world acclaimed interpretation of the Christmas classic features six performances with festive songs by McElderry. “I’m thrilled that I’ve been given the opportunity to perform at The O2. The Nutcracker is a magical ballet and it will be a great honour to introduce it in front of an expectant arena,” he says.

“At a time of year when families are spending time together, the combination of Joe McElderry and The Nutcracker ballet will be a magical event that just encapsulates the festive spirit in a unique way and it will make for a very happy Christmas at our venue,” says Ingrid Sutej, Director of Content Development for The O2.

Lilian Hochhauser, Director of Victor Hochhauser added: “I cannot wait to see how an already visually spectacular production transforms when performed in this stunning arena.  It is going to be absolutely breathtaking.”

 The UK’s leading classical ballet company Birmingham Royal Ballet present Tchaikovsky’s best-loved ballet.

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