The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker1968
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This historic performance from 1968 captures Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Nureyev's legendary performance makes this the definitive Nutcracker on video. Watch, and enjoy being transported with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker Prince into a world of fantasy!
DirectorJohn VernonStudioCovent Garden Productions
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rudolf NureyevHerr Drosselmeyer/The Prince | Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince |
| MMerle ParkClara | Clara |
| LLeslie EdwardsDr. Stahlbaum | Dr. Stahlbaum |
| BBetty KavanaghFrau Stahlbaum | Frau Stahlbaum |
| KKeith MartinFritz | Fritz |
| AAnn JennerLouisa | Louisa |
| GGerd LarsenGrandmother | Grandmother |
| SStanley HoldenGrandfather | Grandfather |
 Wayne SleepThe Nutcracker | The Nutcracker |
| RRonald PlaistedThe Rat King | The Rat King |
| GGeorgina ParkinsonSpanish Dance | Spanish Dance |
| MMichael ColemanSpanish Dance | Spanish Dance |
| AAlexander GrantArab Dance | Arab Dance |
| AAnn HowardArab Dance | Arab Dance |
| GGary SherwoodArab Dance | Arab Dance |
| KKenneth MasonChinese Dance | Chinese Dance |
| GGeoffrey CauleyChinese Dance | Chinese Dance |
| MMonica MasonRussian Dance | Russian Dance |
| JJane RobinsonRussian Dance | Russian Dance |
| DDerek RencherRussian Dance | Russian Dance |
| RRonald HyndRussian Dance | Russian Dance |
| CCarols HixPastorale | Pastorale |
| LLeslie CollierPastorale | Pastorale |
| OOrchestra of the Royal Opera HouseNot listed | Not listed |