The Nutcracker

Dec 1, 2009

2h 7m

★ 6.5

Overview

This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas presents comes to life, is at its most enchanting in Peter Wright's glorious production.

Genres

Music

Production Companies

Opus Arte

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Cast

Sugar Plum Fairy

Miyako Yoshida

Drosselmeyer

Gary Avis

Prince / Nutcracker

Steven McRae

Clara

Iohna Loots

Nephew / Nutcracker

Ricardo Cervera

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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The Nutcracker

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