The Nutcracker

Overview

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?

Cast

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