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. The famous 1966 Moscow production. Never before seen in the UK.

Cast/Performers

Elena Kniazikova, Nicolai Tsiskaridze

Creatives/Company

Music: Tchaikovsky
Company: Chisinau National Ballet
Producer(s): Ellen Kent, Ballet International
Choreographer: Yuri Grigorovich

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker (Dance or ballet) production archive for QTIX code T0243994809. Details of all The Nutcracker archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S846

Archive Listings

5 Feb 01 to 17 Feb 01	Eventim Apollo West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
29 Jan 01 to 3 Feb 01	Bristol Hippodrome Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive
22 Jan 01 to 27 Jan 01	Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Jan 01 to 20 Jan 01	Liverpool Empire Theatre Liverpool, Merseyside Performance Details => Venue archive
8 Jan 01 to 13 Jan 01	Palace Theatre Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

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