The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family.
Tchaikovsky’s fabulous music is matched to a magical adventure on Christmas Eve for Clara and her Nutcracker doll. Clara is given an enchanted doll on Christmas Eve. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her Nutcracker. Their journey to the Land of Sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.
This critically acclaimed 2016 production for The Royal Ballet is true to the spirit of this Russian ballet classic, with period details and dancing snowflakes. The many solo roles and ensembles put the world-class skills of the Company to the fore.
Approximate running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval
Company: Lauren Cuthbertson (Sugar Plum Fairy), Federico Bonelli (The Prince), Francesca Hayward (Clara), Alexander Campbell (Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker), Gary Avis (Herr Drosselmeyer)
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conducted by Boris Gruzin