Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
8.2
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.
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Cast
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Vicki Attard
Young Clara
Siobhan Elsmann
Child Clara
Peter Butler
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Virginia Lumsden
Kristian Fredrikson
David McAllister
Nutcracker / Prince
Known for
War
Margaret Scott
Elder Clara
Also in
Crossover
Graeme Murphy
Steven Heathcote
Doctor / Beloved officer
Known for
Mao’s Last Dancer
Nigel Burley
Justine Summers
Also in
The Australian Ballet: Coppélia
Virginia Lumsden Director · E. T. A. Hoffmann Writer Kristian Fredrikson Writer
United States release January 1, 1994 · Produced in Australia
Production
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Production
Australia
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Australia · January 1, 1994
TV
United States · January 1, 1994
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