Nutcracker: The Story of Clara (1994)
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.
Director: Virginia Lumsden
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Vicki Attard as Young Clara |
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Siobhan Elsmann as Child Clara |
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David McAllister as Nutcracker / Prince |
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Margaret Scott as Elder Clara |
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Steven Heathcote as Doctor / Beloved officer |
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Nigel Burley as |
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Justine Summers as |
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Damien Welch as |
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Michèle Goullet as |
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Roy Wilson as Tsar Nicholas |
| Writing | E. T. A. Hoffmann | Writer |
| Writing | Kristian Fredrikson | Writer |
| Directing | Virginia Lumsden | Director |
| Production | Peter Butler | Executive Producer |
| Production | Virginia Lumsden | Producer |
| Production | Graeme Murphy | Associate Producer |
| Art | Kristian Fredrikson | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kristian Fredrikson | Costume Design |
| Crew | Graeme Murphy | Choreographer |
| Writing | Graeme Murphy | Writer |
| Sound | Noel Smith | Conductor |
