Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

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Nutcracker: The Story of Clara (1994)

Directed by Virginia Lumsden

Music, Fantasy · 1h 52m

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

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
R
Roy Wilson Tsar Nicholas

Crew

Director
Virginia Lumsden
Writer
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Kristian Fredrikson, Graeme Murphy
Producer
Virginia Lumsden

Details

Release date
1994-01-01
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Music, Fantasy
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Australia
Production
Australian Broadcasting Corporation