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The Nutcracker

A cracking Christmas treat

It's Christmas Eve, and preparations are underway for a splendid party, taking place at the Stahlbaums’ house.The mysterious magician Drosselmeyer entertains the guests and young Clara receives from him the gift of a beautiful wooden Nutcracker doll. She is instantly enchanted.

Later that night, Clara sneaks downstairs to find her Nutcracker doll. As the clock strikes midnight an amazing transformation takes place and nothing is quite as it seems. Clara and her Nutcracker Prince must battle with King Rat and his army. Once they have beaten him, Clara is transported on a magical journey. From the Land of Snow, to the Kingdom of Sweets, from Chinese Dancers to the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara is spirited away on an unforgettable adventure.

The Nutcracker is one of the most popular ballets of all time. PeterWright's magical production is guaranteed to cast an unforgettable festive spell over the entire family.

'...delivers the wow-factor year on year...'
THE BIRMINGHAM POST

'...still the most magical, awe-inspiring Nutcracker around'
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Performance length


Approx 2 hours and 5 minutes

Storyguide


ACT I  |  ACT II

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Video: Technical rehearsal
Video: Studio rehearsals - Tom Rogers and Lei zhao
Video: Studio rehearsals - Natasha Oughtred and Alexander Campbell
Introductory notes

Credits


Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography Peter Wright; Vincent Redmon; Lev Ivanov
Production Peter Wright
Designs John Macfarlane
Lighting David Finn

Sponsored by Mitchells & Butlers plc

World premiere


18 December 1892, Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg

First performance by Birmingham Royal Ballet


29 December 1990, Birmingham Hippodrome
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