Nutcracker! Interview with Matthew Bourne

Conductor Brett Morris reveals how he prepares the score for Matthew Bourne's "Nutcracker!"

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes is a triumphant adaptation of the legendary 1948 feature film by Micheal Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

When Cinderella falls for a dashing RAF pilot during London's Blitz, her stepmother plots to keep them apart.

The Royal Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House. Tchaikovsky's classic directed by Sir Peter Wright. A christmassy treat for all.

Peter Wright's interpretation of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984

Reimagined with a darker edge and inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, witness a ballet being turned upside down by Matthew Bourne.

Aurora awakens to a world of fairies, vampires, and dance in Matthew Bourne's dazzling reimagining of a timeless tale.

A joyless prince encounters a moonlit flock of swans, igniting both romance and danger in Matthew Bourne's multi-award-winning Swan Lake.

Join Royal Ballet principals Francesca Hayward, Lauren Cuthbertson, and director Kevin O'Hare for an introduction to Peter Wright's Nutcracker discussing the storyline, choreography, and characters.

From concept to curtain call, Matthew Bourne and his principal dancers discuss how they brought a timeless fairy tale to life.

The Australian Ballet performs Peter Wright's The Nutcracker. Benedicte Bemet shines as Clara in this captivating, joyful production. A classic!

Mark Gatiss' clever retelling of Dickens' Christmas classic captured live at London's Alexandra Palace Theatre.

New York City Ballet performs George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky's timeless score, lavish costumes & Marie's magical journey to delight.

Christian Spuck attempts to distance himself from the Dumas/Petipas version and puts the literary origin at the heart of his ballet.