The magical Christmas ballet!

Celebrate the holidays with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker-turned-Prince, the exquisite artists of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal -- and dozens of Ottawa’s most talented children onstage. This spellbinding fantasy of enchantment is highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s memorable music, Fernand Nault’s brilliant choreography, magnificent sets, and over 200 opulent costumes. The Nutcracker is a classic holiday treat for the whole family!

Photo: Rolande Lorente

Artist (s)	Featuring the National Arts Centre Orchestra
House	Southam Hall
Seating Plan	Southam Hall - 100k
Ticket Information	Single Tickets: $45 to $75 (adults); $23.75 to $38.75 (children and students)
On Sale Date	Single Tickets on sale September 5th
Group Information	Groups of 10+ receive great discounts! For more information contact grp@nac-cna.ca.
Season	2006-2007
Additional Information	PRE-PERFORMANCE SUGARPLUM PARTIES PRESENTED BY TIM HORTONS Prior to each performance, the NAC foyer will be alive with excitement! Activities include bilingual readings of the classic Nutcracker fairytale, a dress-up corner, and two interactive discovery stations presented by Canada Museum of Science and Technology and the Children's Museum at the Museum of Civilization. Sugarplum Parties begin at 18:00 prior to evening performances and at 12:30 before matinee performances. Free with every Nutcracker ticket! Presented by Tim Hortons in association with the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Children's Museum at the Museum of Civilization, and Majic 100 – 100 FM

Performance Schedule	Time(s)	Buy Tickets Online
Thursday, December 07, 2006	19:00
Friday, December 08, 2006	19:00
Saturday, December 09, 2006	13:30
Saturday, December 09, 2006	19:00
Sunday, December 10, 2006	13:30
Sunday, December 10, 2006	19:00

Box Office Information

Box Office Hours

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 21:00

Sundays and Holidays:
When a performance is scheduled, the Box Office will open 2 hours prior to curtain until 15 minutes after the curtain time of the last performance.
No service charges. Debit card and major credit cards accepted.

Live Rush^TM Information

What is Live Rush™?

Begun in September 2000, the National Arts Centre's Live Rush™ programme offers full-time high school, college and university students (aged 13-29) in Ottawa-Gatineau an easy way to purchase specially discounted same-day tickets to music, theatre and dance at the National Arts Centre.

Students with a valid Live Rush™ membership card may buy up to 2 tickets per performance at the discount price of only $10 per ticket. On the day of the performance, all unsold tickets for Live Rush™ -eligible performances will be made available to Live Rush™ members between 14:00 and 18:00 or 2 hours before a matinee performance. With the exception of Opera Lyra Ottawa performances (where Live Rush™ seating is in the Rear Balcony only), this includes all available seats, including the best seats in the house.

Check out liverush.ca for information on obtaining a Live Rush card.