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The Nutcracker (2018) — The Royal Ballet

Peter Wright’s production with Marianela Núñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé.

A Christmas gathering opens into a journey through snow and magical celebrations. Wright’s staging offers a traditional route into the story, with Clara’s adventure leading towards the contrasting dances of the second act.

Production at a glance

Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov. Music: Tchaikovsky. Designs: Julia Trevelyan Oman. Núñez dances the Sugar Plum Fairy, Muntagirov the Prince, O’Sullivan Clara and Sambé Hans-Peter / the Nutcracker. Provider production year: 2018. Duration: 108 minutes.

What to look for

Compare the storytelling of the party scene with the formal dancing of the final pas de deux.

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Source: the linked official programme page, reviewed 16 October 2026. This confirms a catalogue listing, not playback in every country. Prices and availability can change.