Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
Synopsis
This acclaimed adaptation of Tchaikovsky's fabled masterwork from Graeme Murphy and the Australian Ballet tells the story of a famous Russian ballerina who immigrates to Australia in the 1940s, only to find a newly tumultuous life awaiting. Noel Smith conducts the State Orchestra of Victoria, and Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, Steven Heathcote and Dame Margaret Scott star in this 1994 production. Nutcracker was recorded live at the State Theatre, Melbourne, Sep. 22, 1994.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virginia Lumsden
- Screenplay & Story
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Kristian Fredrikson, Graeme Murphy
- Original Title
- Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virginia Lumsden
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Kristian Fredrikson, Graeme Murphy
Peter Butler, Virginia Lumsden
Department Leadership Roster
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Writer
Kristian Fredrikson
Writer
Virginia Lumsden
Director
Virginia Lumsden
Producer
Kristian Fredrikson
Production Design
Kristian Fredrikson
Costume Design
Graeme Murphy
Writer
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What is Nutcracker: The Story of Clara about?
This acclaimed adaptation of Tchaikovsky's fabled masterwork from Graeme Murphy and the Australian Ballet tells the story of a famous Russian ballerina who immigrates to Australia in the 1940s, only to find a newly tumultuous life awaiting. Noel Smith conducts the State Orchestra of Victoria, and Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, Steven Heathcote and Dame Margaret Scott star in this 1994 production. Nutcracker was recorded live at the State Theatre, Melbourne, Sep. 22, 1994.
Who directed Nutcracker: The Story of Clara?
Nutcracker: The Story of Clara was directed by Virginia Lumsden.
Who stars in Nutcracker: The Story of Clara?
The principal cast of Nutcracker: The Story of Clara includes Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, David McAllister, Margaret Scott, Steven Heathcote.
When was Nutcracker: The Story of Clara released and how long is it?
Nutcracker: The Story of Clara was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.