Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

Name: Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
Director: Virginia Lumsden
Genre: Music, Fantasy
Released: 1994-01-01
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, David McAllister, Margaret Scott, Steven Heathcote

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1994 · 112 min · Music · Fantasy

Overview

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.

Directed by Virginia Lumsden

Cast

Vicki Attard — Young Clara
Siobhan Elsmann — Child Clara
David McAllister — Nutcracker / Prince
Margaret Scott — Elder Clara
Steven Heathcote — Doctor / Beloved officer