Today's the first day of children auditions for The Nutcracker at the Royal Albert Hall, and we've just extended the application deadline, giving you the chance to join our dancers and perform on one of the world's most iconic stages this festive season! Applications close Wednesday at 4:00 pm: http://bit.ly/31PD4Ze | Birmingham Royal Ballet

If only it were this quick to get ready for the stage! RNZB Artist Rose Xu shows us some of her ‘glam’ routine ahead of a show of The Nutcracker 💄✨​ ​ Tickets for The Ryman Healthcare Season of The Nutcracker are available via the link in our bio. ​🔗 | Royal New Zealand Ballet

🩰 Today marks 130 years since the first performance of The Nutcracker in St Petersburg Here's a look into the history of this classic festive ballet, currently on our Main Stage. What's your favourite thing about The Nutcracker? | Royal Ballet And Opera