Ballet in two acts (1892)
The Sugar Plum Fairy, a Mouse King, a Nutcracker doll and a sprinkle of magic – it wouldn't be Christmas without it.
Peter Wright’s much-loved Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting audiences since its 1984 premiere.
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.
Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is a surefire festive firecracker for all ages, a classic to return to again and again.
