News and features regarding ‘The Nutcracker by Peter Wright’

Watch: Francesca Hayward reveals her 5 favourite objects
8 February 2018
Speaking to Vogue, the Principal of The Royal Ballet shares the objects that have inspired her throughout her career.
Cast change: Alexander Campbell to dance in The Nutcracker on 10 January 2018
9 January 2018
A cast change for the role of Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker has been announced.
Cast changes: The Nutcracker and Giselle 2018
4 January 2018
Principal casting has been changed for performances on 5 and 20 January, and 5 February.
Watch: Mario Testino's film exploring The Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy
20 December 2017
The legendary fashion photographer has created a short film following Royal Ballet Principal Sarah Lamb.
Watch: How dancers learn the iconic role of The Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy
8 December 2017
Former Royal Ballet Principal Lesley Collier has been coaching Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae through the ballet's showcase duet.
Your Reaction: What did you think of The Nutcracker 2017/18?
5 December 2017
Audience responses to The Royal Ballet's Christmas classic.
Catch The Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker live in cinema near you on 5 December 2017
1 December 2017
The classic Christmas production will be relayed to audiences around the world.
Cast changes: The Nutcracker 2017/18
21 November 2017
Casting has been amended for a number of performances by The Royal Ballet.
Watch LIVE: Rehearsals for The Nutcracker with The Royal Ballet on 16 November 2017
14 November 2017
Join the Company as they put the finishing touches to their Christmas classic.
Cast change: The Nutcracker on 12 January 2017
10 January 2017
Cast changes for the roles of Clara and Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker have been announced.
Your Reaction: What did you think of The Sleeping Beauty (2016/17)?
25 December 2016
Audience reactions to this classic ballet, with glorious music by Tchaikovsky.
Sugar and spice and all things nice: delving into The Nutcracker’s sweet history
23 December 2016
The Kingdom of Sweets is an integral part of this much-loved festive ballet, but it changes from Nutcracker to Nutcracker.