The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Book and Lyrics by Jenifer Toksvig
Music by David Perkins

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Book and Lyrics by Jenifer Toksvig
Music by David Perkins

Overview

It’s Christmas, the best time of year for toys and stories. But all over the world, the magic of Make Believe is fading. 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? First, they must believe…

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Details

  • Genre: Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences, Christmas/Holiday, Period
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting, Features Children, Flexible Cast Size, Roles for Children, Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

David Perkins

David Perkins works as a composer, pianist, MD and music arranger. His specialization is writing and collaborating on musicals for the youth/schools market and shows aimed at young/family-orientated audiences. Published works include Shake Ripple & Roll, Pandemonium! (a Greek ...
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Jenifer Toksvig

Jenifer Toksvig writes musical theatre for storytellers of all ages. With composer David Perkins, she has written several shows for young people to perform, including The Curious Quest for the Sandman's Sand, Skool & Crossbones, Shake, Ripple & Roll, Pandemonium (a Greek Myth ...
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