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.
