Dancing the Nutcracker: Inside the Royal Ballet

Dancing the Nutcracker: Inside the Royal Ballet

2016•1h 30m•10.0/10

Documentary

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10.0/10(1)

This Christmas, step into the magical world of The Nutcracker. For the first time in many years, the Royal Ballet has given full access behind the scenes for a landmark 90-minute documentary as they prepare for this season's yuletide production.

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BBC, Oxford Films

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EN

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Released

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Francesca Hayward

Francesca Hayward

Herself, Sugar Plum Fairy

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