The Nutcracker
Synopsis
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Nutcracker trailer (The Royal Ballet)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-15
Top Cast
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Lauren Cuthbertson
The Sugar Plum Fairy
Federico Bonelli
The Prince
Francesca Hayward
Clara
Alexander Campbell
Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker
Gary Avis
Herr Drosselmeyer
Luca Acri
Drosselmeyer’s Assistant
Christopher Saunders
Dr Stahlbaum
Elizabeth McGorian
Mrs Stahlbaum
Benjamin Ella
Clara’s Partner
Kristen McNally
Grandmother
Alastair Marriott
Grandfather
Christina Arestis
Dancing Mistress
Johannes Stepanek
Captain
Fernando Montaño
Harlequin
Leticia Stock
Columbine
Marcelino Sambé
Soldier
Mayara Magri
Vivandiére
Lukas Bjørneboe Brændsrød
St Nicholas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Marius Petipa
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House, Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marius Petipa
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Wright
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker
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What is The Nutcracker about?
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?
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli, Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell, Gary Avis.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.