Credits:

The Royal Ballet, The Royal Ballet School, James Hay, Marianna Tsembenhoi

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[The Royal Ballets signature production, *The Nutcracker*, returns with a fresh cast!]The Royal Ballets Peter Wright production of *The Nutcracker* is an indispensable part of the London Christmas season. Since its premiere in 1984, this signature productionwhich has been performed over 600 times over the past 40 yearsreturns with a fresh cast. The dazzling set design by Julia Trevelyan Orman is another highlight. From a Christmas party that feels like peering into a 19th-century German toy chest to a dreamlike Land of Sweets, a world unfolds that looks as if it has leapt right out of a picture book.The highlight of Act IIthe Pas de deux of the Sugar Plum Fairyfeatures Mayara Magri and Rhys Clark, who were promoted to Principal in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Their dazzling performance is a must-see. Also worth watching is the talente