Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

In Cinemas 21, 22, 23 & 24 Dec 2024
Conductor
Andrew Litton
Orchestra
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Cast
Anna Rose O’Sullivan (The Sugar Plum Fairy), Marcelino Sambé (Her Prince), Thomas Whitehead (Herr Drosselmeyer), Sophie Allnatt (Clara), Leo Dixon (Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker)
Music
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Choreography
Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov
Production
Peter Wright
Designs
Julia Trevelyan Oman
Duration
2h7 incl. an interval
Captured live from Covent Garden, London, 12 Dec 2023
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Ballet in two acts (1892)

Encore screenings! You may have been surprised to learn that The Royal Ballet's unsurpassable production of the Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, wouldn't take to the Covent Garden stage this year, with the Royal Ballet electing to instead stage another magical ballet, Ashton's Cinderella (which Palace Opera & Ballet will present in cinemas across the Australia Day long weekend, 25-29 January). There's no reason to worry, though, as last year's terrific performance returns to cinemas just in time for the festive season.

Join Clara (Sophie Allnat) 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 she and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy (Anna Rose-O’Sullivan) and her Prince (Marcelino Sambé) in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. 

Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing. A festive classic to return to again and again - it wouldn't be Christmas without it.

 

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Barracks patrons please note: Screenings will take place at 1pm as listed on this website. The printed guides listed 12pm in error. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused. [posted 5/12/24.]

Royal Ballet

Based at the Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet, led by Director Kevin O'Hare, is Britain’s largest ballet company.  The Company has a wide-ranging repertory showcasing the great classical ballets, heritage works from Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton and Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, as well as new works by the foremost choreographers of today. 

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