The Nutcracker, written by Alexandre Dumas and set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's score, immediately captivated audiences when it was first performed in 1892. A sugar-spun story of a Nutcracker prince leading little Clara to a magical world of dance, it is a tour de force of colorful solos and pas de deux. This year is the 15th anniversary of former artistic director Stephen Jeffries' version, performed by The Hong Kong Ballet accompanied by The Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Don't miss a timeless Christmas classic for the whole family.

7:30 pm, Dec 16-18, 20-24; 2:30 pm, Dec 17-18, 24-26. Grand Theater, Hong Kong Cultural Center, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. 852-2105-9724