Nutcracker Delights: English National Ballet

Overview

English National Ballet has been performing a version of Nutcracker every year since 1950. In 2020, the tradition lives on. Join Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker on a hot air balloon ride to the Land of Snow, and enjoy iconic scenes featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snowflakes, Flowers and more. As London moved into Tier 4 COVID-19 restrictions with the subsequent cancellation of all scheduled performances of Nutcracker Delights, the Company decided to film and share a recording of this specially-adapted production with its audience as a thank you at the close of its 70th Anniversary year. Nutcracker Delights was filmed on 18 and 19 December at the London Coliseum by Michael Nunn and William Trevitt.

Cast

Simon Callow

Narrator

Natascha Mair

Clara

Erina Takahashi

The Sugar Plum Fairy

Joseph Caley

Prince

Aitor Arrieta

Nutcracker

James Streeter

Dr. Drosselmeyer

Daniel Kraus

Mouse King

Precious Adams

Lead Snowflake / Lead Flower

Alison McWhinney

Lead Snowflake / Lead Flower

Claire Barrett

Snowflake / Flower

Paige Bestington

Snowflake

Rebecca Blenkinsop

Snowflake / Flower