Young Clara receives a nutcracker doll from the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer at a cosy Christmas party. Once the guests have gone and the house is asleep, she sneaks downstairs to look for the doll and instead is whisked away by Drosselmeyer into a world of enchantment, with snowy landscapes, glittering sweets and toys that come to life.
This production of Peter Wright's festive family favourite is set to the sweeping orchestral score of Tchaikovsky, alongside the glowing, grand period designs of Julia Trevelyan Oman.
