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The Nutcracker DVD (The Royal Ballet) 2016

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The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the quintessential Christmas ballet and Peter Wright's much-loved production has been in The Royal Ballet's repertory for more than 30 years. Indeed, this performance celebrated Wright’s 90th birthday and what a cast was gathered for the occasion. Lauren Cuthbertson and Federico Bonelli dance as the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince; Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell take the roles of Clara and the Nutcracker; and Gary Avis is the mysterious, kindly Drosselmeyer. With sumptuous period designs, spellbinding stage effects and of course Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, The Nutcracker continues to enchant audiences of all ages.

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The Sugar Plum Fairy: Lauren Cuthbertson 
The Prince: Federico Bonelli
Herr Drosselmeyer: Gary Avis
Clara: Francesca Hayward
Hans-Peter / The Nutcracker: Alexander Campbell
Artists of the Royal Ballet

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Boris Gruzin
Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Peter Wright, after Lev Ivanov
Designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman
Lighting: Mark Henderson

Plus: Introduction to The Nutcracker; Peter Wright at 90; Cast Gallery

Picture: 16:9
Sound: LPCM 2.0 / DTS Digital Surround
Format: NTSC
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Duration: 109+10 mins
Year: 2016

"Francesca Hayward dances like a dream child as Clara, expressive, musical and guileless and is ably partnered by Alexander Campbell as Hans-Peter." The Stage Hayward’s Clara is gorgeously spontaneous... Her dancing has a windblown lightness, with flowing line and nuanced musical phrasing. She’s matched by Alexander Campbell as the Nutcracker. Their duet has a delightful sense of discovery. It’s as if the soaring jumps were powered by their excitement at the new world they find themselves in. As the Sugar Plum Fairy, Lauren Cuthbertson shows a new polish, with elegant long limbs and neat feet. As her prince, Federico Bonelli is an attentive partner, and dances his solo with dash." The Independent

"This is all the more so when you have a Clara and a Hans-Peter/Nutcracker of the calibre of Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell. Both recently promoted to principal, they make an enchanting couple, both exceptionally light on their feet and attentive to the score, their characters very much wrapped up in each other. As for Herr Drosselmeyer, the enigmatic magician who drives the entire plot, no one can swish a turquoise cape quite like Gary Avis: this masterful dancer-actor lends pompous exactitude, wittily theatrical flamboyance and cast-iron authority to this vital part." The Daily Telegraph

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Sonia Knight
Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful and simply stunning

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Eleanore Webster
Excellent

The DVD arrived as scheduled. The quality was excellent. Thank you very much.

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gillian maycroft
The Nutcracker

Fabulous. Francesca Hayward was amazing.

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Keith Chadwick
Nutcracker 2016

Excellent and enjoyable. Top rate production and a fine seasonal offering which could only be bettered by attending the live performance.

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Liz Russell
rubbish dvd

faulty dvd returned awaiting refund

Hi Liz, So sorry you received a faulty DVD, as soon as we recieve it we can process a refund or send a replacement out.

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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(5)
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S
Sonia Knight
Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful and simply stunning

E
Eleanore Webster
Excellent

The DVD arrived as scheduled. The quality was excellent. Thank you very much.

g
gillian maycroft
The Nutcracker

Fabulous. Francesca Hayward was amazing.

K
Keith Chadwick
Nutcracker 2016

Excellent and enjoyable. Top rate production and a fine seasonal offering which could only be bettered by attending the live performance.

L
Liz Russell
rubbish dvd

faulty dvd returned awaiting refund

Hi Liz, So sorry you received a faulty DVD, as soon as we recieve it we can process a refund or send a replacement out.