The Nutcracker

The story

The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?

Cast & crew

Lauren CuthbertsonThe Sugar Plum Fairy

Federico BonelliThe Prince

Francesca HaywardClara

Alexander CampbellHans-Peter/The Nutcracker

Gary AvisHerr Drosselmeyer

Luca AcriDrosselmeyer’s Assistant

Christopher SaundersDr Stahlbaum

Elizabeth McGorianMrs Stahlbaum

Benjamin EllaClara’s Partner

Kristen McNallyGrandmother

Alastair MarriottGrandfather

Christina ArestisDancing Mistress