The Nutcracker
Jan 01, 1985 · 1h 39m
Director
John VernonOverview
Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 version of The Nutcracker for The Royal Ballet, still performed by the Company, stays close to Hoffmann’s original tale. It emphasises Drosselmeyer’s mission to find a young girl – Clara – who can break the curse imposed by the Mouse King on his nephew Hans Peter and thus restore him to human form. References to Nuremberg and German Christmas traditions are present in the settings, with a kingdom of marzipan featured in Act 2.
Cast of The Nutcracker
Crew of The Nutcracker
About The Nutcracker
What is The Nutcracker about?
Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 version of The Nutcracker for The Royal Ballet, still performed by the Company, stays close to Hoffmann’s original tale. It emphasises Drosselmeyer’s mission to find a young girl – Clara – who can break the curse imposed by the Mouse King on his nephew Hans Peter and thus restore him to human form. References to Nuremberg and German Christmas traditions are present in the…
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released on January 1, 1985.
How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by John Vernon.
Who is in the cast of The Nutcracker?
The cast of The Nutcracker includes Lesley Collier (Sugar Plum Fairy), Anthony Dowell (Sugar Plum Fairy's Prince), Michael Coleman (Drosselmeyer), Julie Rose (Clara) and Guy Niblett (Nutcracker / Hans-Peter).