Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

1h 52m
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This acclaimed adaptation of Tchaikovsky's fabled masterwork from Graeme Murphy and the Australian Ballet tells the story of a famous Russian ballerina who immigrates to Australia in the 1940s, only to find a newly tumultuous life awaiting. Noel Smith conducts the State Orchestra of Victoria, and Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, Steven Heathcote and Dame Margaret Scott star in this 1994 production. Nutcracker was recorded live at the State Theatre, Melbourne, Sep. 22, 1994.

Cast

Vicki Attard
Young Clara
Siobhan Elsmann
Child Clara
David McAllister
Nutcracker / Prince
Margaret Scott
Elder Clara
Steven Heathcote
Doctor / Beloved officer
Nigel Burley
Unknown
Justine Summers
Unknown
Damien Welch
Unknown
Michèle Goullet
Unknown
Roy Wilson
Tsar Nicholas

Crew

Virginia Lumsden
Director, Producer
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Writer
Kristian Fredrikson
Writer, Production Design, Costume Design
Graeme Murphy
Writer, Associate Producer, Choreographer
Peter Butler
Executive Producer
Noel Smith
Conductor

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