Synopsis

A full, illustrated synopsis of this production

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Darcey Bussell talks to Peter Wright

Listen: The Nutcracker musical moments

Extracts from a recording of Tchaikovsky's music

Interview with Peter Wright

Peter Wright, creator of The Royal Ballet's production of The Nutcracker talks to Mark Monahan about the creation of a classic

Watch: The Nutcracker – behind the scenes

See how the magic of The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker is created, with these insights into rehearsals, costume preparation and backstage tricks.

Rehearsal photographs

Dancers of The Royal Ballet and students of The Royal Ballet School rehearse this Christmas favourite.

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