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The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Sun, 11th December, 2022 @ 14:00pm - 16:45pm

For The Nutcracker

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

2 hours and 45 minutes (including one interval)

 


Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

Original scenario: Marius Petipa after E.T.A. Hoffmann

Production and scenario: Peter Wright

Designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman

Lighting designer: Mark Henderson

Production consultant: Roland John Wiley

Conducted by: Barry Wordsworth

 The Sugar Plum Fairy: Fumi Kaneko

Her Prince: William Bracewell

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

 

 

 

 

 

Details

Date:
Sun, 11th December, 2022
Time:
14:00pm - 16:45pm
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