Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates Sir Peter Wright's 100th birthday with 100 tickets at £10 for ‘The Nutcracker’

As Sir Peter Wright celebrates his 100th birthday, Birmingham Royal Ballet is opening the curtain a little wider, releasing 100 tickets at just £10 for a special performance of The Nutcracker on 25 November.

Created to mark the milestone and celebrate one of ballet's most influential and beloved figures, the initiative will give more people the opportunity to experience the production that has become woven into Birmingham's Christmas season. Since its premiere in 1990, Sir Peter Wright's acclaimed staging of ‘The Nutcracker’ has enchanted generations of audiences, becoming a cherished festive tradition for thousands of families across the region and beyond.

Available on a first-come, first-served basis, the £10 tickets will enable more people to celebrate Sir Peter's remarkable contribution to ballet while experiencing world-class dance live on stage. Carlos Acosta, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, said: "Few people have shaped ballet as profoundly as Sir Peter Wright.

“As he celebrates his 100th birthday, we wanted to honour his incredible contribution in a way that reflects his lifelong belief that ballet should be shared as widely as possible. We hope these tickets give even more people the chance to experience the wonder of live performance and join us in celebrating a remarkable artist and friend."

The initiative forms part of Birmingham Royal Ballet's celebrations of Sir Peter's centenary and reflects the Company's commitment to making exceptional ballet accessible to the widest possible audience. The £10 tickets will be released on 12 November 2026 and will be available online using the promotional code BIRTHDAY10 (https://bookings.birminghamhippodrome.com/events/46527/46533?promo=BIRTHDAY10).

Audience members may purchase up to four tickets in price bands B-D for the 7.30pm performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ on Wednesday 25 November, subject to availability.