Synopsis
The Nutcracker - A Musical for Children
Jenifer Toksvig & David Perkins
Published by Samuel French Ltd
Large Mixed Cast
It's Christmas ...
The best time of year for toys and stories
But all over the world, the magic of Make Believe is fading
But why?
Only the toys know the truth ...
The Queen and King of Mouses have stolen the Christmas Star and used its magic to turn the Prince of Make Believe into a wooden Nutcracker!
Can Clara and her brother Fritz bring the Nutcracker back to life, help him defeat the House of Mouse, and restore him to the throne?
Probably
But first, they must believe ...
CHARACTERS
GODFATHER DROSSELMEYER
CLARA, around 12
FRITZ, Clara's younger brother
MARIE, Clara's doll
CAPTAIN FREDERIC, leader of the Russian soldiers
SUGARPLUM FAIRY
THE NUTCRACKER
MOUSE KING
MOUSE QUEEN
GINGERBREAD MEN, MOUSES, TOYS (Optional)
CAST : 12 Boys,12 Girls
Runs about 90 minutes
Score available For Hire