The Nutcracker DVD (The Royal Ballet) 2016The Nutcracker is the quintessential Christmas ballet and Peter Wright's much loved production has been in The Royal Ballet's repertory for more than 30 years, this performance celebrated Wrights 90th birthday. Lauren Cuthbertson and Federico Bonelli dance as the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince; Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell take the roles of Clara and the Nutcracker; and Gary Avis is the mysterious, kindly Drosselmeyer. With

Mary Vetsera

Plus: An Introduction to Benjamin Britten's Gloriana / Britten's Aldeburgh / Cast Gallery

Giselle has remained a cornerstone of the classical repertory since its premiere in 1841

Dr Coppelius: Luke Heydon

Lord Mountjoy: Mark Stone

José Cura reimagines the Moor in an earnest and truly great staging by Willy Decker at Barcelona's Liceu and Richard Jones brings out bright humour with a sprinkle of bitterness in Falstaff for Glyndebourne Festival

The Tutor: Alastair Marriott

Recorded: 2013

Choreography: Lucy Burge

Carabosse: Kristen McNally

who has been sent to Crete as a debt sacrifice

Plus: Introductions by Wayne McGregor