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.
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.
Watch: Why The Royal Ballet never tire of performing The Nutcracker
16 December 2016
Each and every time it returns, the cast and creative team work tirelessly to ensure that Peter Wright's classic ballet is up to the Company's supremely high standards.
The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker to be relayed live to cinemas on 8 December 2016
5 December 2016
A trip to see Peter Wright’s beloved production is the perfect start to the festive season.
BBC to broadcast behind-the-scenes Nutcracker documentary on Christmas Day 2016
30 November 2016
A new feature-length documentary captures the backstage preparations for the return of The Royal Ballet's iconic Christmas production.
Dance Highlight: The Grand Pas de deux from The Nutcracker
4 December 2013
A joyful moment from Act II, featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince.
A Spoonful of Sugar: Tchaikovsky's use of the celesta in The Nutcracker
12 November 2013
How Tchaikovsky used an entirely new instrument to score the Sugar Plum Fairy's famous solo.