Anna Rose O’Sullivan as Clara and Marcelino Sambé as Hans-Peter/ The Nutcracker bring a sweet, youthful energy to the stage that perfectly conveys the blossoming feelings between the two young lovers. This particular production of The Nutcracker was first created and choreographed by Peter Wright in 1984, and whilst there is no doubt about its visual opulence, the choreography feels a little reserved in places. Although The Nutcracker has been performed nearly 500 times by The Royal Ballet, it is safe to say that the ballet has stood the test of time since its premiere in 1892, and will not lose any of its charm in the century to come.Ī scene from The Nutcracker by The Royal Ballet The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Then there is, of course, Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s truly immortal music, famous even beyond the world of ballet, as well as the set design by Julia Trevelyan Oman, who created an uber-Christmassy feast for the eyes with her luxurious interpretation of a mid-19 th century German town house, glistening winter landscapes, and the sparkling Sugar Garden in the Kingdom of the Sweets. It creates a beautifully nostalgic feeling of the magic and excitement that Christmas evokes in children, with just the right amount of kitsch to make it enjoyable for all ages. Hoffman’s novella, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the story of young Clara, who is gifted a nutcracker by her godfather Drosselmeyer for Christmas and swept away into the magical world of the sugar plum fairy, is as gorgeous as it is timeless. Based on Alexandre Dumas’s adaptation of E. Lisa Bernhardt is charmed by the Royal Ballet’s opulent rendition of The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House.Īs a piece of art, The Nutcracker needs little introduction.
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