The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Overview

Clara is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her Nutcracker. Recorded on stage 3 December 2018—15 January 2019 as part of the Autumn 2018/19 season.

Details

Cast

Marianela Núñez

The Sugar Plum Fairy

Marcelino Sambé

The Nutcracker

Vadim Muntagirov

The Prince

Anna Rose O'Sullivan

Clara

Gary Avis

Herr Drosselmeyer

David Yudes

Drosselmeyer’s assistant

Christopher Saunders

Dr Stahlbaum

Elizabeth McGorian

Mrs Stahlbaum

Luca Acri

Clara’s partner / Chinese dancer

Hannah Grennell

Grandmother / Spanish dancer

Alastair Marriott

Grandfather

Kristen McNally

Dancing mistress / Spanish dancer

Bennet Gartside

Captain

Benjamin Ella

Harlequin / Rose Fairy Escort

Elizabeth Harrod

Columbine

Paul Kay

Soldier / Russian dancer

Meaghan Grace Hinkis

Vivandière

Joonhyuk Jun

St Nicholas

Nicol Edmonds

Mouse King / Spanish dancer

Annette Buvoli

Spanish dancer