" This is all the more so when you have a Clara and a Hans-Peter/Nutcracker of the calibre of Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell. As her prince, Federico Bonelli is an attentive partner, and dances his solo with dash." The Independent
As the Sugar Plum Fairy, Lauren Cuthbertson shows a new polish, with elegant long limbs and neat feet. It’s as if the soaring jumps were powered by their excitement at the new world they find themselves in. Their duet has a delightful sense of discovery. She’s matched by Alexander Campbell as the Nutcracker. Her dancing has a windblown lightness, with flowing line and nuanced musical phrasing. " Hayward’s Clara is gorgeously spontaneous.
" Francesca Hayward dances like a dream child as Clara, expressive, musical and guileless and is ably partnered by Alexander Campbell as Hans-Peter." The Stage Plus: Introduction to The Nutcracker Peter Wright at 90 Cast Gallery Hans-Peter / The Nutcracker: Alexander CampbellĬhoreography: Peter Wright, after Lev Ivanov With sumptuous period designs, spellbinding stage effects and of course Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, The Nutcracker continues to enchant audiences of all ages.Īlso available on Blu-ray and as part of a DVD box-set
Lauren Cuthbertson and Federico Bonelli dance as the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell take the roles of Clara and the Nutcracker and Gary Avis is the mysterious, kindly Drosselmeyer. Indeed, this performance celebrated Wright’s 90th birthday and what a cast was gathered for the occasion.
The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the quintessential Christmas ballet and Peter Wright's much-loved production has been in The Royal Ballet's repertory for more than 30 years.
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