Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovski (1840-1893)
Casse-Noisette, ballet en 2 actes

Gary Avis (Drosselmeyer)
Anna Rose O'Sullivan (Clara)
Marcelino Sambé (Hans-Peter/Le Casse-Noisette)
Marianela Nunez (La Fée Dragée)
Vadim Muntagirov (Le Prince)
The Royal Ballet
Marius Petipa, chorégraphie
Lev Ivanov, chorégraphie
Orchestra of The Royal Opera House
Barry Wordsworth, direction
Peter Wright, mise en scène

Peter Wright’s timeless and enchanting interpretation of The Nutcracker has been in The Royal Ballet’s repertory for over thirty years. Presented in a festive period setting, this charming and magical production features Marianela Nuñez as the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy and Vadim Muntagirov as her charming Prince. Vivid designs and spellbinding stage effects which include authentic Christmas tree decorations that magically come to life, and Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous, iconic score combine to create the quintessential Christmas ballet – an opulent treat for the senses for audiences of all ages. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.