The Nutcracker in Jazz and Puppets
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PerformanceCiutat Vella42 families interested
Where
Ciutat Vella, Gran Teatre del Liceu
Ages
6+
Duration
55m
Setting
Indoors
Music
Jazz arrangements of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet
Original title
Trencanous-jazz
Workshop
Family workshop before the show for 3€ for non-members (book ahead, limited spaces)
What you need to know
- Just 55 minutes, fits a young attention span
- Puppets and live jazz hold attention better than a traditional ballet
- All shows at 11am, a clean pre-lunch family outing
About
El Petit Liceu brings a fresh take on The Nutcracker, blending classical ballet with live jazz arrangements performed by the Liceu Conservatory Jazz Ensemble. Puppets, dancers, and musicians come together to tell the story of Daniela and her mother as they work to break a spell and rescue Piri, celebrating values like courage, friendship, and respect along the way. This is a vibrant, contemporary reimagining of a classic that will captivate children from age 6 onwards.
Where it is
Gran Teatre del Liceu
La Rambla, 51-59
Nearby playgrounds
Resources
- Event page and ticketsFull details, showtimes, and ticket purchase for all three performances.
- Prepare for Trencanous-jazz (family guide)Digital dossier with background on the story, characters, and music to read with kids before the show.
- Spotify playlistSelection of music from the show so kids can hear the melodies ahead of time.