A Cuban twist on a festive favourite! Colourful, joyful and completely unique.
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana, is back by popular demand, following a hugely successful premiere sell-out tour. A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, the production explodes onto Blackpool Grand Theatre’s stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE and performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acosta Danza.
Set to an exuberant Cuban newly commissioned version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, arranged by Cuban composer Pepe Gavilondo, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale.
Join Clara in her humble home in Havana, getting ready to celebrate Christmas with her family. The beer cans are on the tree and Cuba is suitably hot. When Clara is gifted a Nutcracker doll she embarks on the journey of a lifetime, to defeat the Rat King and into the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy accompanied by her Nutcracker Prince.
With spectacular video projection and set design by Nina Dunn, Cuba collides with the Land of Sweets, bringing snow to Havana. With lighting by Andrew Exeter and costumes by Angelo Alberto, Nutcracker in Havana is a visually stunning spectacular treat for all.
Nutcracker in Havana: Wed 12 November - Sat 15 November
Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HT
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