The magic of Christmas, E.T.A. Hoffman's classic story and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music come together in this performance of "The Nutcracker" (1985). The timeless tale of young Clara who receives a nutcracker from her godfather is choreographed usingsome of the original Ivanov and Sergueyev staging with new modern elements. Starring the Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet with Lesley Collier, Anthony Dowell and Michael Coleman, with music under the direction of Gennady Rozhdestvensky.
