Nutcracker, The

Show Info Cast & Creative

Genre Opera/Dance

First Performance 17/10/2005

Closing 19/10/2005

A rare chance to catch the breathtakingly spectacular famous 1966 Moscow production of The Nutcracker directed by one of Moscow’s finest, Yuri Grigorovich, for 30 years the Director of the world-famous Bolshoi Ballet. This classic Christmas story about a girl swept away to a magical dream world is full of Tchaikovsky’s memorable music – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers, Russian Dance and Decoration of the Christmas Tree March. This is am amazing production boasting stunning scenery with flying boats, special effects and astonishing wizardry.

A 120 strong company with an impressive corps de ballet of over 50 dancers and a large live orchestra will offer you the best of Russian ballet.

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Creative

Director - Yuri Grigorovich

Producer - Ambassador Theatre Group

This show has now closed, however you may also be interested in:

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