THE ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet are returning to the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton with their enchanting Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker.

The tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier.

Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker doll combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through a shimmering winter land scene to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

Performances are on December 11, 12 and 13, at 7.30pm, with a matinee at 2.30pm on December 13.

To book, phone the box office on 01823-283244 or visit www.tauntontheatre.org.uk