The nutcracker

África Guzmán Dance Project

Dance

The magic of Christmas is coming to our homes.

The Christmas classic The Nutcracker, by Tchaikovsky, adapted by the África Guzmán Dance Project in cooperation with the África Guzmán ballet school: a company of young dancers forming part the professional programme who have a unique opportunity to train as versatile, multidisciplinary dancers focused on gaining professional and stage experience. 

The story, set on Christmas Eve, tells the story of Clara, a girl who is given a nutcracker as a present. That night, the toy comes to life and whisks her away to a magical world, where they confront the Mouse Queen and her army. After the battle, the Nutcracker, turned into a prince, takes Clara to the Land of Sweets, where she is welcomed with a festival of dances. The piece culminates in a dream that reflects the magic and fantasy of Christmas. 

Director and choreographer: África Guzmán, María Europa Guzmán
Set designer: África Guzmán Dance Project
Management and Collaboration: Julietta de Oceanía
Lighting: Nicolás Fischtel
Costumes: Escuela de ballet África Guzmán
Video scene: Inés de la Iglesia

Performances of the show
Saturdays 19 and 26 december 2026, 12:00h. and 17:00h.
Sundays 20 and 27 december 2026, 12:00h. and 17:00h.
Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 december 2026, 18:00h.
Monday 28, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 december 2026, 12:00h. and 17:00h.

MAIN AUDITORIUM 
Real Teatro de Retiro, Plaza Daoíz y Velarde, 4. Pacífico Metro Station

Duration
1 hour 40 minutes, including a 10-minute interval

Price
Babies aged 0 to 2: 3€
Aged 3 to 15: 15€
16 and over: 25€

Suitable for all ages

 Pacífico Metro Station (L1, L6)