Immersive Experience: Clara & The Nutcracker

Clara & The Nutcracker brings to life a beloved Christmas story in a whole new way.

Taking place in our Black Box space, this fulldome immersive experience is inspired by David Nixon CBE's The Nutcracker. Sit back and enjoy a 360-degree film of Northern Ballet’s world-class dancers, captured on stage, in the studio and behind the scenes captured by 4Pi Productions, alongside richly animated fantasy scenes accompanied by recordings of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and delivered in surround sound.

Clara & The Nutcracker – Immersive Experience blends tradition with innovation, warmth and wonder. Shaped by research from humanities academics at the University of Oxford and designed for all ages, from families and newcomers to dance lovers and seasoned culture-goers, it offers a thrilling new way for all to experience a timeless festive classic.

Discover the magic of Clara's journey from the inside out and explore dance in a whole new way, up close, all around you, and beyond the stage.

A Northern Ballet, 4Pi Productions, and Schwarzman Centre Production shaped by humanities research at the University of Oxford with Professor Joanna Neilly, Professor Philip Bullock and Dr Meindert Peters.

What is a fulldome experience?

A fulldome experience is an immersive type of film presentation where images are projected onto the entire inside surface of a dome-shaped screen, surrounding the audience above and around them. Unlike traditional flat film screens, fulldome create a 360° visual and audio environment, making you feel like you're inside the film rather than watching it from the outside.

Please note:
The fulldome experience is approximately 30 minutes long, and you will be seated in reclining chairs to enjoy the experience.

Content warning:
Contains sequences with flashing light effects that may affect people susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other light sensitivities.