ROH: The Nutcracker
ROH: Щелкунчик
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
Actors
The Sugar Plum Fairy
Her Prince
Clara
Hans-Peter / the Nutcracker
Herr Drosselmeyer
Crew
Join Clara 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 Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular classical dancing.
Language
No
Runtime
2 hours 20 minutes with one intermission
Act 1
68 min
Intermission
15 min
Act 2
110 min
2022
6+
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