Step into a world of twinkling lights, ticking clocks, and toys that might just come to life… Follow young Marie as she’s swept from her family’s festive parlour into an enchanting adventure, where she must journey through a magical land of sweets, face the fearsome Mouse King, and join forces with a brave Nutcracker in the battle of a lifetime.

This Christmas, Creation Theatre brings a brand-new theatrical take on The Nutcracker — adapted from the original E.T.A. Hoffmann tale and filled with wonder, mischief, and festive adventure. Expect dancing (not always by ballerinas), magical transformations, and a generous helping of nutty humour — all wrapped up in a glorious score by Patrick Stockbridge, with live music and toe-tapping tunes.

The Nutcracker

The North Wall Arts Centre Oxford

A crime has been committed and Dr Watson needs your help. You’ll need to follow a trail of clues around Summertown to crack the mystery, meeting a cast of Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless characters along the way. 

A missing Professor, an old book and a sensational headline. It isn’t much evidence for Sherlock Holmes to crack the case, but with your help, justice will be served.

An interactive production, based on the Sherlock Holmes novels by Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by award-winning site-specific theatre company, Creation.

Andy Owens

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

The Nutcracker · Creation Theatre

Past events

Nov 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

The Nutcracker · Creation Theatre

26 - 28 Sep, 2025

Sherlock in Summertown · Creation Theatre

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