Children’s Audition for The Nutcracker 2025
Audition results will be announced via individual e-mails within 2 weeks after the audition.
Second Round Audition
Date: 7 Sept 2025
All individual email with NEW candidate no. has been sent.
| Group | Candidate No. | Registration Time | Pick Up Time |
| Group 1 | A108 A020 A029 A052 A059 A101 A124 A126 A129 A144 A145 A153 A162 A163 B009 B010 B011 B018 B020 B029 B222 B225 B229 B235 B238 B239 B242 B243 B245 |
09:00-09:15 |
10:45 |
| Group 2 | A001 A002 A003 A004 A005 A006 A008 A009 A010 A011 A012 A013 A015 A016 A018 A019 A022 A023 A025 A026 A027 A032 A033 A034 A037 A038 A039 A040 A042 A043 A044 A047 A048 A050 A054 A057 A058 A061 A066 A104 A105 A106 A107 A109 A112 A120 A121 A134 A135 A136 A138 A142 A146 A147 A148 A151 A156 A157 A158 A166 A167 B204 B207 B209 |
09:30-09:50 |
11:45 |
| Group 3 | A014 A049 A053 A056 A065 A103 A119 A128 A141 B013 B028 B030 B205 B027 B208 B212 B221 B231 B234 B237 B240 B246 C113 C129 F001 F002 F003 F004 F005 F006 F007 F008 F009 F010 F011 F012 F013 F014 F015 F016 F017 F018 F019 F020 F021 F022 F023 |
10:30-10:50 |
12:45 |
| Group 4 | A125 A140 A154 A155 A159 B002 B017 B021 B022 B024 B038 B039 B040 B042 B046 B047 B048 B210 B214 B218 B223 B227 B244 C104 C109 C115 C120 C131 C134 C204 C210 C215 C216 C227 C233 D004 D009 D017 D032 D105 D114 D112 D117 D119 E211 |
11:30-11:50 |
13:30 |
| Group 5 | B201 B202 B203 B206 B211 B216 B217 B220 B224 B236 B247 B004 B005 B006 B007 B014 B015 B016 B025 B026 B033 B035 B043 B044 B045 C101 C102 C105 C106 C107 C108 C110 C111 C112 C114 C117 C118 C121 C123 C125 C127 C133 C135 C136 C138 C139 C201 C202 C205 C206 C208 C209 C213 C214 C217 C218 C220 C221 C224 C226 C228 C229 C232 C234 D005 D006 D008 D012 D014 D026 D031 D038 D039 D041 D042 |
12:15-12:35 |
14:15 |
| Group 6 | D019 D101 D102 D122 D124 D126 D127 D138 D139 D144 E209 E213 E214 E216 E220 E223 E224 E236 E246 E252 |
13:00-13:20 |
15:00 |
| Group 7 | C119 C128 C130 C140 C211 C212 C222 C225 D001 D002 D007 D010 D013 D016 D018 D021 D027 D030 D035 D036 D043 D044 D046 D106 D107 D108 D110 D111 D113 D115 D118 D123 D125 D128 D136 D137 D141 E201 E202 E204 E206 E212 E225 E227 E229 E233 E242 E244 E245 E247 E249 E251 E253 |
13:45-14:05 |
15:45 |
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 |
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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 |
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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). |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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*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.
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