Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Complete ballet recorded in 2014)

Sugar plums and snowflakes, dreams and spells -The Nutcracker is one of the world's best-loved ballets, and this production by Peter Wright is one of the most enchanting stagings ever created. The Australian Ballet shines in this charming classic.

Sumptuously staged and set to Tchaikovsky's celebrated score, this ballet is a truly magical experience for the whole family.

FEATURING

Madeleine Eastoe Sugar Plum Fairy

Kevin Jackson The Prince

Andrew Killian Drosselmeyer

Benedicte Bemet Clara

Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon

Production Peter Wright

Costume and set design John F Macfarlane

Original lighting design David Finn, reproduced by Graham Silver

Orchestra Victoria

Music Director & Chief Conductor Nicolette Fraillon

Filmed live at Arts Centre Melbourne, State Theatre