Peter Wright’s production of The Nutcracker is considered the world’s most beautiful. Coupled with Tchaikovsky's beloved score, it’s a magical experience for the whole family.

Clara, a young ballet student, is celebrating with her family at a Christmas Eve party. The magician Drosselmeyer gives her a nutcracker doll – and when the clock strikes twelve, dreams and magic are unleashed, the doll becomes a prince and Clara is whisked away to fantastical lands.

This stunning production has all the delights of a traditional Nutcracker – the Christmas tree that grows to towering heights, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the dancing rats, and the sweets – with some extra treats like a Rose Fairy and a flying goose thrown in!

Enjoy this festive interpretation of the ballet world’s most beloved tale today on Ballet TV

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Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon 

Music Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Production Peter Wright

Guest Repetiteur Desmond Kelly

Costume and set design John F Macfarlane

Original lighting design David Finn

Reproduced by Graham Silver

Music performed by Orchestra Victoria

Music Director and Chief Conductor Nicolette Fraillon

Concertmaster Roger Jonsson

Artistic Director David McAllister AM