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.

• E. T. A. HoffmannWriter
• Kristian FredriksonWriter
• Virginia LumsdenDirector
• Graeme MurphyWriter

• Vicki AttardYoung Clara
• Siobhan ElsmannChild Clara
• David McAllisterNutcracker / Prince
• Margaret ScottElder Clara
• Steven HeathcoteDoctor / Beloved officer
• Nigel BurleyCast
• Justine SummersCast
• Damien WelchCast
• Michèle GoulletCast
• Roy WilsonTsar Nicholas