The Watchmaker’s Song (Kids Matinee)
& Sunday Funday: Decoration Making
An Immersive Retelling of The Nutcracker with Interactive Participation + Holiday Decoration Making Activity
December 11, 2022
First Show
12:00 PM | Doors at 11:30 AM
Second Show
2:00 PM | Doors at 1:30 PM
Tickets Start at $10
The Neill-Cochran House Museum is excited to present the The Watchmaker’s Song, a jazzy, immersive retelling of The Nutcracker, presented by Ventana Ballet and Red Nightfall Productions. Experience this classic story in a whole new way, and get an up close, 360º view of this captivating performance by professional ballet dancers. It is a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.
This Kids Matinee performance includes a chance to meet the dancers, join the dance, and do a holiday decoration making activity led by the NCHM staff! You don’t want to miss this fun, family-friendly afternoon of dance, song, and craft.
* Sunday Funday: Decoration Making is only available to The Watchmaker’s Song attendees.
What to expect:
Explore the property of the historic Neill-Cochran House Museum, with some special pop-up treats and activities!
Learn some cultural dances from the characters of The Watchmaker's Song!
Join the magical Nutcracker characters for a finale performance by Marie, The Nutcracker, The Watchmaker, The Snow Queen, and The Sugar Plum Fairy!
Take pictures with the cast!
Join Sunday Funday: Decoration Making
Clips from the 2018 Ventana Ballet shows ofThe Watchmaker’s Song at the Neill-Cochran House Museum, featuring the Austin Jazz Band, and local guest artists:
Presented in Partnership with:
Ventana Ballet is a professional dance company based in Austin, TX, specializing in contemporary ballet dance performance. The word ventana, meaning window, embodies the company’s organizational mission and vision, seeking to provide inspiration, accessibility, opportunity, and technical structure.