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.
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Writer
Kristian Fredrikson
Writer
Virginia Lumsden
Director
Graeme Murphy
Writer
Vicki Attard
Young Clara
Siobhan Elsmann
Child Clara
David McAllister
Nutcracker / Prince
Margaret Scott
Elder Clara
Steven Heathcote
Doctor / Beloved officer
Nigel Burley
Justine Summers
Damien Welch
Michèle Goullet
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