An army of mice
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Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker: A beginner's guide
6. An army of mice
Clara is awaken in the night astonished to find the Christmas Tree has grown to the height of a full tree and life-size mice dressed in army uniforms are scurrying around the room. Her Nutcracker and Fritz’s toy soldiers have also come to life and are engaged in battle with the mice. Pictured:Tom Rogers as King Rat with Artists of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Photo by Roy Smiljanic
