The Nutcracker

Dec 8, 2016

2h 15m

★ 7.7

Overview

The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?

Genres

Music

Fantasy

Production Companies

Royal Opera House

Opus Arte

The Nutcracker Trailers

Cast

The Sugar Plum Fairy

Lauren Cuthbertson

The Prince

Federico Bonelli

Clara

Francesca Hayward

Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker

Alexander Campbell

Herr Drosselmeyer

Gary Avis

Drosselmeyer’s Assistant

Luca Acri

Dr Stahlbaum

Christopher Saunders

Mrs Stahlbaum

Elizabeth McGorian

Clara’s Partner

Benjamin Ella

Grandmother

Kristen McNally

Grandfather

Alastair Marriott

Dancing Mistress

Christina Arestis

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