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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?
46 Cast Members
Lauren Cuthbertson
The Sugar Plum Fairy
Federico Bonelli
The Prince
Francesca Hayward
Clara
Alexander Campbell
Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker
Gary Avis
Herr Drosselmeyer
Luca Acri
Drosselmeyer’s Assistant
Christopher Saunders
Dr Stahlbaum
Elizabeth McGorian
Mrs Stahlbaum
Benjamin Ella
Clara’s Partner
Kristen McNally
Grandmother
Alastair Marriott
Grandfather
Christina Arestis
Dancing Mistress
Johannes Stepanek
Captain
Fernando Montaño
Harlequin
Leticia Stock
Columbine
Marcelino Sambé
Soldier
Mayara Magri
Vivandiére
Lukas Bjørneboe Brændsrød
St Nicholas
Nicol Edmonds
Mouse King
Christina Arestis
Spanish Dances
