Out of nowhere, large mice dressed in army uniforms, and lead by the terrifying Mouse King, began to circle the room! Clara’s brave Nutcracker grouped the toy soldiers into battle formation ...

It tells the story of a girl, Clara, who is given a nutcracker figure on Christmas Eve and later dreams of a battle between the villainous Mouse King and the Nutcracker character. The iconic work ...

When it comes to Christmas traditions, you'll be hard pressed to find a story as classic as The Nutcracker. The tale of Clara's childlike imagination, the battle of the Mouse King, and the dance ...

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a story ... toy the Nutcracker comes alive and after defeating the evil Mouse King in battle whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls In 1892 ...

The story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was transformed into a magical ballet in 1892 – and is now a Christmas favourite. A bit like a Tchaikovsky 'Toy Story', the enchanting narrative is ...

Marie witnesses a great battle between a vast army of toy soldiers led by the Nutcracker against a terrible platoon of mice commanded by the Mouse King. Follow Marie and Fritz's journey in the ...

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world. Next On Air 17:30 Opera on 3 View full schedule Swan Lake, Op. 20 Eugene Onegin, Op. 24 The Sleeping Beauty, Op.