The Nutcracker
Synopsis
Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 version of The Nutcracker for The Royal Ballet, still performed by the Company, stays close to Hoffmann’s original tale. It emphasises Drosselmeyer’s mission to find a young girl – Clara – who can break the curse imposed by the Mouse King on his nephew Hans Peter and thus restore him to human form. References to Nuremberg and German Christmas traditions are present in the settings, with a kingdom of marzipan featured in Act 2.
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- Director
- John Vernon
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Kultur Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Vernon
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Trevelyan Oman
Production Design
Julia Trevelyan Oman
Costume Design
John Vernon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker
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What is The Nutcracker about?
Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 version of The Nutcracker for The Royal Ballet, still performed by the Company, stays close to Hoffmann’s original tale. It emphasises Drosselmeyer’s mission to find a young girl – Clara – who can break the curse imposed by the Mouse King on his nephew Hans Peter and thus restore him to human form. References to Nuremberg and German Christmas traditions are present in the settings, with a kingdom of marzipan featured in Act 2.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by John Vernon.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Lesley Collier, Anthony Dowell, Michael Coleman, Julie Rose, Guy Niblett.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.