The Nutcracker:
Birmingham Royal Ballet

It's Christmas Eve, and preparations are underway for a splendid party, taking place at the Stahlbaums’ house.The mysterious magician Drosselmeyer entertains the guests and young Clara receives from him the gift of a beautiful wooden Nutcracker doll. She is instantly enchanted. Later that night, Clara sneaks downstairs to find her Nutcracker doll. As the clock strikes midnight an amazing transformation takes place and nothing is quite as it seems. Clara and her Nutcracker Prince must battle with King Rat and his army. Once they have beaten him, Clara is transported on a magical journey. From the Land of Snow, to the Kingdom of Sweets, from Chinese Dancers to the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara is spirited away on an unforgettable adventure.