Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score combines with the magical choreography inspired by Lev Ivanov in an atmosphere of fantasy and the supernatural. Hoffman's Christmas story unfolds with breathtaking splendour and beauty in the most festive and enduring of all ballets. Press Reviews "Peter Wright's production is gloriously traditional, brilliantly choreographed, lavishly spectacular...The camera is always in the right place and Tchaikovsky's miraculously inspired score, of which one never tires, is marvellously played..." (The Penguin Guide) "...a sure-fire house filler and the perfect introduction to someone coming to the art form for the first time. There is the marvellous music of Tchaikovsky's inspired score – with tunes that anyone can whistle – colourful dances, lush costumes and lashings of stage magic. The arrival of the mouse king and the Christmas tree transformation are dazzling and the Royal Ballet's production is superb..." (Birmingham Evening Mail) Awards Penguin Guide Rosette CastAnthony Dowell (Drosselmeyer)Alina Cojocaru (Clara Stahlbaum)Ivan Putrov (Nutcracker/Hans-Peter)Miyako Yoshida (Sugar Plum Fairy)Jonathon Cope (Sugar Plum Fairy's Prince) The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Evgenii SvetlanovStage Director: Peter WrightChoreographer: Lev Ivanov Catalogue Number: OA0828DDate of Performance: 2001Running Time: 133 minutesSound: Dolby Surround; Dolby StereoAspect Ratio: 16:9 AnamorphicSubtitles: EN, DE, FRLabel: Opus Arte Review '...gorgeously staged Nutcracker.' --Saturday Review, The Guardian '...fabulously entertaining. ...a deliciously mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer played by Dowell. I plan on returning to this 'Nutcracker' many, many times.' --San Francisco Chronicle 'Peter Wright's traditional production of The Nutcracker is lovely Christmas stuff, with lots of tutus and tiaras.' --The Mail on Sunday