{"id":1585,"date":"2025-10-30T13:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=1585"},"modified":"2025-12-22T00:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T22:11:22","slug":"cape-ballet-africas-the-nutcracker","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/event\/cape-ballet-africas-the-nutcracker\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Ballet Africa\u2019s The Nutcracker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Due to Popular Demand, Season Extended. Excellent New Seats Now On Sale!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>South Africa\u2019s finest classical dancers and renowned international guest stars collaborate to bring Tchaikovsky\u2019s enchanting score to life.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cape Ballet Africa featuring international guests stars presents The Nutcracker at Teatro at Montecasino in December 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Audiences will be transported to a dreamlike world of dancing snowflakes, the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and be enchanted by this classic tale of the courageous Nutcracker Prince as he battles to save his Princess.<\/p>\n<p>Dazzling choreography and stunning costumes complement the enchanting score in this brand new production. From the iconic\u00a0<i>\u201cDance of the Sugar Plum Fairy\u201d<\/i>\u00a0to the vibrant\u00a0<i>\u201cWaltz of the Flowers,\u201d<\/i>\u00a0every moment is a visual feast for the senses.<\/p>\n<p>With stage direction and choreography by the renowned London-based\u00a0<b>Maina Gielgud<\/b>, and with magnificent sets designed by\u00a0<b>Michael Mitchell<\/b>, this timeless tradition captures the wonder and joy of the festive spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Cape Ballet Africa\u2019s The Nutcracker, promises a magical production with breathtaking precision from this 50-strong Company bringing heartwarming emotion to the Teatro at Montecasino.<\/p>\n<p>The strictly limited season begins Thursday, 4 December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be disappointed. Book early.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended for all ages over 5.<\/p>\n<p>Proudly supported by HOT 102.7FM<\/p>\n<p>Cape Ballet Africa&#8217;s The Nutcracker is scheduled to play at Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg only.<\/p>\n<div class=\"repeater-item elementor-repeater-item-4a4b379\">Tuesday at 13h00 &amp; 17h30<\/div>\n<div class=\"repeater-item elementor-repeater-item-4a4b379\">Wednesday to Friday at 19h30<\/div>\n<div class=\"repeater-item elementor-repeater-item-4a4b379\">Friday 12 December at 15h00 &amp; 19h30<\/div>\n<div class=\"repeater-item elementor-repeater-item-4a4b379\">Saturday at 15h00 &amp; 19h30<\/div>\n<div class=\"repeater-item elementor-repeater-item-4a4b379\">Sunday at 13h00 &amp; 17h30<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1586,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"event_listing_category":[392],"event_listing_type":[367],"class_list":["event_listing","type-event_listing","event_listing_category-performing-visual-arts","event_listing_type-concert-or-performance","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing\/1585","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing_category?post=1585"},{"taxonomy":"event_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing_type?post=1585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}