Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
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.
Cast
Vicki Attard
as Young Clara
Siobhan Elsmann
as Child Clara
David McAllister
as Nutcracker / Prince
Margaret Scott
as Elder Clara
Steven Heathcote
as Doctor / Beloved officer
Nigel Burley
as
Justine Summers
as
Damien Welch
as
Michèle Goullet
as
Roy Wilson
as Tsar Nicholas
