Rbo Presents the Nutcracker

The Royal Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER [Revival]Synopsis:At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll.

When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll.

Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.Cast:The Sugar Plum Fairy MAYARA MAGRIThe Prince REECE CLARKEHerr Drosselmeyer JAMES HAYClara MARIANNA TSEMBENHOIHans-Peter/The Nutcracker TAISUKE NAKAOCreatives:Choreography PETER WRIGHT after LEV IVANOVMusic PYOTR IL’YICH TCHAIKOVSKYConductor CHARLOTTE POLITIOriginal Scenario MARIUS PETIPA after E.T.A.

HOFFMANNProduction and Scenario PETER WRIGHTDesigner JULIA TREVELYAN OMANLighting Designer MARK HENDERSONFilmed 10th December 2025