Synopsis This enchanting story tells the tale of how Clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas present by Dr Drosselmeyer. During the Christmas party Clara and her brother Fritz fight over the nutcracker doll. Later that night Clara wakes and looks for the Nutcracker doll. When the clock strikes twelve, giant mice appear and fight with the toy soldiers. The nutcracker doll comes to life and joins in the battle. Clara finally kills the King Mouse with her shoe and The Nutcracker Doll is transformed into a handsome prince who takes Clara through the land of snow to the Kingdom of Sweet and the Palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. 1st performance of this production Royal Opera House 22 December 2000.
Dates: Nov 26,27,30 at 19:30. Dec 5,23 Mats 12:00. Dec 31 Mat 13:00. Dec 2,9,11,16,28 at 19:30. Dec 12,29,30 Mats 14:00. Dec 12,29,30 at 19:00. Dec 31 18:30. Jan10 1 at 17:00
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