Children's Nutcracker Adventure Tour
Get ready for an enchanting and playful journey through the (paper!) snow to the imaginary Kingdom of Sweets, as you explore the world of The Nutcracker for children ages 5-12 years old.
Get ready for an enchanting and playful journey through the (paper!) snow to the imaginary Kingdom of Sweets, as you explore the world of The Nutcracker for children ages 5-12 years old.
If you have any access requirements for your tour, please contact boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk after booking so we can deliver the necessary arrangements.
Looking to have this tour all to your yourself as private experience for you and your group? Find out more about booking private tours.
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Find information about your Royal Opera House Children's Adventure Tour including how to get to the tour venue and in-depth accessibility information.
Background
On this 60-minute tour of the Royal Opera House join Tom, an experienced children's workshop facilitator and actor, to explore this enchanting, festive ballet. You will learn parts of the famous Nutcracker mime, handle ballet shoes and costumes and peek through the window of the rehearsal studio to see where The Royal Ballet prepare.
Venture to backstage areas usually off-limits to the public and discover the magic of The Nutcracker. Have the opportunity to hold pointe shoes and tutu's from previous Royal Ballet productions and enjoy a photo opportunity on the famous 'Bridge of Aspiration' that connects The Royal Ballet School and the Royal Opera House.
Adults without children will not be admitted. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may be responsible for up to three children. Everyone attending must have their own ticket.
The meeting point for this tour is the Ground Floor Cloakroom of the Royal Opera House.
Find out more important information about your tour
Important information about your tour
- We may be using headsets on our tours so you don’t miss any important information from our guides. All equipment is fully sanitised after each tour. You can use your own headphones if you wish. Please note headphones need to have a standard jack connection to be used with our devices.
- Contact-free bag checks will be in operation when you enter the building.
- As the Royal Opera House is a working theatre each tour provides unique experience and content may vary according to what spaces are available on the day.
Accessibility
The Royal Opera House is a large building with long corridors and many stairs. You are required to walk distances and stand for the duration of the tour. Where possible, we can facilitate stops in the tour where you can sit. This cannot be guaranteed.
All tours are fully accessible to wheelchair users, those with reduced mobility or other disabilities. To have the right support in place for you, please contact boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk after booking so we can deliver the necessary access arrangements for your visit.
