Running
time: 210 minutes, One Interval (To be confirmed)
Synopsis: The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has
been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the
Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A
flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets
at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a
marvellous adventure.
Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere
by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to
life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be
a festive firecracker for all ages.