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The Nutcracker – A magical Christmas fairy tale

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Theater de Kampanje is the cultural hotspot of Den Helder. Located in a historic building in Willemsoord, this venue combines history with modern facilities.
Sat 12 Dec '26

/ 7:00 PM

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Experience the ultimate Christmas feeling with the classic ballet 'The Nutcracker'. Imagine: it is Christmas Eve and at the Stahlbaum family's, it is time for presents. Clara receives a beautiful nutcracker doll from her godfather. During the night, the doll transforms into a handsome prince, who takes Clara to an adventurous fairytale world. Together with an army of tin soldiers, they go into battle against the wicked Mouse King and travel on to, among other places, the sickly sweet Kingdom of Sweets.

A night out with the whole family

The classical-romantic ballet 'The Nutcracker' is breathtaking and a treat for the whole family. Young and old enjoy the beautiful scenery, the stunning costumes, and the wondrous dance moves. You are guaranteed to feel a true Christmas spirit after the performance.

Grand performance

The ballet in two acts was first performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg in December 1892. Today, it remains one of the most popular ballets in the world, thanks to its enchanting music and magical choreography. This is certainly true for the performance by the State Opera of Stara Zagora in Bulgaria; with a large orchestra of no fewer than 42 musicians and a group of just as many dancers, nothing is left to chance. Including support staff for hair and makeup, rehearsals, and technicians, over 100 people are present to provide you with a magnificent performance.

The world-famous music of Tchaikovsky

Performed by a symphony orchestra, the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky comes to life. Let yourself be carried further away into the fairytale world with every note. For over 130 years, this music has been a crowd-puller worldwide, making it a well-deserved classic. Combined with the spectacular choreography, it becomes an unforgettable adventure!

When

Sat 12 Dec '26

7:00 PM

Where

Attractions  Group arrangements and activities
Theater de Kampanje is the cultural hotspot of Den Helder. Located in a historic building in Willemsoord, this venue combines history with modern facilities.

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