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The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to cinemas.

Peter Wright’s magical production of The Nutcracker, created for The Royal Ballet in 1984, is much loved all over the world and has long been a family favourite. Relive the magic with a recording from December 2023 at the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Christmas begins with Peter Wright’s magical production of The Nutcracker, in cinemas this December. Created for The Royal Ballet in 1984 and much loved all over the world, this show has long been a Christmas family favourite. Relive all the magic of the festive season with a recording from December 2023 at the Royal Ballet and Opera.

With breathtaking choreography, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular score and Julia Trevelyan Oman’s gorgeous, timeless designs, audiences are sure to delight in seeing this ballet classic on screen at their local cinema.

This performance was filmed live on 12 December 2023 and features Royal Ballet dancers Sophie Allnatt as Clara and Leo Dixon as her enchanted Nutcracker. Prepare to be taken on a Christmas Eve adventure to fight the Mouse King, dance in the Kingdom of Sweets, and meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince, performed by Royal Ballet Principal dancers Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the incredible performances of this joyful show on the big screen.