The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the quintessential Christmas ballet and Peter Wright's much-loved production has been in The Royal Ballet's repertory for more than 30 years. Indeed, this performance celebrated Wright’s 90th birthday and what a cast was gathered for the occasion. Lauren Cuthbertson and Federico Bonelli dance as the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince; Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell take the roles of Clara and the Nutcracker; and Gary Avis is the mysterious, kindly Drosselmeyer. With sumptuous period designs, spellbinding stage effects and of course Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, The Nutcracker continues to enchant audiences of all ages.
Also available on Blu-ray and as part of a DVD box-set
The Sugar Plum Fairy: Lauren Cuthbertson
The Prince: Federico Bonelli
Herr Drosselmeyer: Gary Avis
Clara: Francesca Hayward
Hans-Peter / The Nutcracker: Alexander Campbell
Artists of the Royal Ballet
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Boris Gruzin
Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Peter Wright, after Lev Ivanov
Designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Plus: Introduction to The Nutcracker; Peter Wright at 90; Cast Gallery
Picture: 16:9
Sound: LPCM 2.0 / DTS Digital Surround
Format: NTSC
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Duration: 109+10 mins
Year: 2016