Der Nussknacker

Show & Culture

At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker figure. Once the guests have left, Clara goes looking for the doll and joins Drosselmeyer on a journey into an enchanted world of wondrous landscapes, snow and glittering sweets. Here, toys come to life and the magic never ends. Peter Wright’s production of this Christmas classic for young and old highlights Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s historic staging.