Details

This enchanting story tells the tale of how Clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas present by Dr Drosselmeyer. During the Christmas party Clara and her brother Fritz fight over the nutcracker doll. Later that night Clara wakes and looks for the Nutcracker doll. When the clock strikes twelve, giant mice appear and fight with the toy soldiers. The nutcracker doll comes to life and joins in the battle. Clara finally kills the King Mouse with her shoe and The Nutcracker Doll is transformed into a handsome prince who takes Clara through the land of snow to the Kingdom of Sweet and the Palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Running time: 2hrs 10mins (including one interval). This production is suitable for children 5 years old and over

Cast/Performers

Laura Morera (Sugar Plum Fairy), Federico Bonelli (The Prince), Gary Avis (Herr Drosselmeyer), Emma Maguire (Clara), Alexander Campbell (Hans Peter / The Nutcracker)

Creatives/Company

Music: Tchaikovsky
Company(s): Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Choreographer: Peter Wright
Design: Julia Trevelyan Oman
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Other: Christopher Carr (staging)
Conductor: Tom Seligman