WATCH: Sofia Liñares rehearses the Sugar Plum Fairy solo

News & Stories 8 Oct 2026

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Step into the studio and watch Soloist Sofia Liñares rehearse the timeless Sugar Plum Fairy solo from The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker runs from Friday 20 November to Saturday 12 December 2026 at Birmingham Hippodrome. Don’t miss Birmingham’s perfect festive treat – book your tickets now!

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  2. The Nutcracker 2026 Principal Casting announced

  3. Meet Rupert – one of our youngest stars in The Nutcracker!

  4. Heavenly tunes of The Nutcracker

  5. The Nutcracker: A view from the wings

  6. Insight: Luca Mollica on The Nutcracker

  7. Beatrice Parma wins Dancer of the Year 2025!

  8. Behind the scenes with Drosselmeyer

  9. The Nutcracker: Audience Reactions

  10. Happy Birthday, Sir Peter!

  11. Sir Peter Wright's gift to Birmingham

  12. Opening night success!

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