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Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

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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.

Directed byVirginia Lumsden

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1994
Studios
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Vicki Attard

Vicki Attard

Young Clara

Siobhan Elsmann

Siobhan Elsmann

Child Clara

David McAllister

David McAllister

Nutcracker / Prince

Margaret Scott

Margaret Scott

Elder Clara

Steven Heathcote

Steven Heathcote

Doctor / Beloved officer

Nigel Burley

Nigel Burley

Justine Summers

Justine Summers

Damien Welch

Damien Welch

Michèle Goullet

Michèle Goullet

Roy Wilson

Tsar Nicholas

Creative team
Directed by
Virginia Lumsden
Written by
E. T. A. Hoffmann
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Kristian Fredrikson
Kristian Fredrikson
Produced by
Virginia Lumsden

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