Children’s Audition for The Nutcracker 2025

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Audition Dates : 6 & 7 September 2025 (Sat & Sun)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, 1 September 2025 (Monday)

Are you passionate about ballet and dream of performing on stage? Here’s your chance to shine! We are excited to invite talented young dancers to audition for Hong Kong Ballet's The Nutcracker in December 2025.

Join us in this magical production's glorious fifth year, celebrating 100 fabulous performances! Experience the joy and wonder of Septime Webre’s heartwarming The Nutcracker: A Hong Kong Adventure, which notably won UNESCO's Star of Outstanding Award and the Spirit of Culture Award at the 12th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in 2024.

Embark on an enchanting Christmas Eve journey, set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, with Clara, Fritz, and the Nutcracker Prince as they battle the sinister Rat King and explore Hong Kong’s vibrant world of colourful peacocks, spirited jockeys, twirling dim sum and breathtaking bauhinias.

This festive favourite features dazzling costumes and spectacular sets, blending childhood wonder with the rich history and natural beauty of early 20th century Hong Kong. It’s the perfect opportunity for young dancers to showcase their talent, creativity and love for ballet.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical Hong Kong adventure! Come prepared to dance and have fun. We can’t wait to see your talent shine on stage!


 

First Round Audition 
Date: 6 September 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00AM – 18:00PM
Venue:   6/F, Hong Kong Academy of Ballet Wong Chuk Hang Studio
Address: S22, 22 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang

Registration Time:

(for reference)

Group A (girls: 8 years old) - 9:00AM / 9:40AM / 10:20AM

Group B (girls: 9 years old) - 11:00AM / 11:40AM

Group C (girls: 10 years old) - 12:20PM/ 1:00PM

Group D (girls: 11-12 years old) - 1:40PM / 2:20PM

Group E (girls: 12+ years old, with at least two years pointe shoes experience) - 3:00PM/ 3:40PM

Group G (boys: 8 years old and above) - 4:20PM

Pick-up Time:

(for reference)

Group A (girls: 8 years old) - 11:00AM/ 11:45AM / 12:15PM

Group B (girls: 9 years old) - 1:00PM / 1:45PM

Group C (girls: 10 years old) - 2:15PM / 3:00PM

Group D (girls: 11-12 years old) - 3:45PM / 4:15PM

Group E (girls: 12+ years old, with at least two years pointe shoes experience) - 5:00PM / 5:45PM

Group G (boys: 8 years old and above) - 6:15PM

Exact Registration and Pick up Time: Above times only serve as reference for applicants to reserve time to attend the audition. The exact audition grouping and time will be announced via Email and on Hong Kong Ballet website:  https://www.hkballet.com/en/meet-hkb/auditions  by 6:00PM, 3 September 2025 (Wednesday).

Second Round Audition

*Selected participants will be called back for another round of audition on 7 September, please kindly reserve your time in advance. Absent participants will be deemed as giving up the audition. No additional audition will be arranged.

Date: 7 September 2025
Time: 9:00AM – 17:00PM
Venue:      6/F, Hong Kong Academy of Ballet Wong Chuk Hang Studio
Address: S22, 22 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Exact Registration and Pick up Time: Details will be announced via email and on the Hong Kong Ballet website (https://www.hkballet.com/en/meet-hkb/auditions ) in the evening of 6 September.

*NB: the time groupings for the second round of auditions (on 7 Sept) might not be organised by age but by categories of casting and roles instead.

Requirements for children roles:

  • Must be able to attend ALL rehearsals and performances
  • Age requirement for girls:  Current ballet students girls between 8-17 years old  (Date of Birth: 7 September , 2008 to 7 September, 2017  (on  6 September 2025), 
  • Age requirement for boys:  8-17 years old (on 6 September 2025).
  • Height: 125 cm to 165 cm

Rehearsal Schedule :   Click here 

  • Selected Children Dancers shall come to rehearsal according to their characters groupings

Application Guidelines

  • Deadline for application submission: 5:00pm, 1 September 2025 (Monday).
  • We ONLY accept online applications Here. Other forms of submission will not be considered. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Each candidate should only submit their application ONCE.
  • Audition confirmation will be sent out by email after the application deadline, e.g. 1 September 2025.
  • Late submissions or incomplete registration forms will not be processed under any circumstances.
  • You risk losing your audition opportunity if you repeatedly submit applications for the same candidate.
  • Hong Kong Ballet's decision on all matters relating to the audition is final. 

Announcement of Audition Results

Successful applicants selected to participate in The Nutcracker 2025 will receive individual e-mail notification by 6:00pm, 19 Setember 2025 (Friday).

Enquiries

  • For any enquiries, please email [email protected], or contact us at 2535 8908 between 11:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (emails preferred).
  • Due to high email volume, please avoid emailing us for an application receipt confirmation if you have already received an auto-reply from our system.

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