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  • Running time 1 hour 52 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 8+

Nutcracker In Havana - Tour Dates

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Carlos Acosta’s acclaimed new production of Nutcracker in Havana is back – once again exploding onto the stage for a further UK tour.

Featuring dazzling choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE, Nutcracker in Havana is 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.

With spectacular video projection and set design by Nina Dunn (9to5 Musical, Bonnie and Clyde, BRB’s Don Quixote), Cuba collides with the Land of Sweets, bringing snow to Havana.

Nutcracker in Havana is a visually stunning spectacular treat for all.

See below for UK tour dates.

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 travel into the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy accompanied by her Nutcracker Prince.

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Who is in the cast of Nutcracker In Havana?

Acosta Danza dancers Amisaday Naara, Daniela Urgelles, Adria Diaz, Ofelia Rodriguez, Thalia Cardin, Melisa Mordera, Cynthia Laffertte, Frank Isaac, Brandy Martinez, Leandro Fernandez, Denzel Francis, Paul Brando, Aniel Pazos, Wendy Elizabeth, Heidy Nunez, María del Carmen Pantoja, Marhia Karla Frías, Noel Sánchez, Carolina Monteagudo, Edgar Quintero, Anthony Quevedo, Ernesto Muñoz and Alejandro Figueredo

Guest artists Enrique Bejarano Vidal, Katherine Ochoa, Luis Alejandro Silva Colas, Verónica Corveas, Aymara Vasillo, Yaday Ponce, Alexander Verona and Mailyn Castillo Laffita

Junior Guest Dancers from the Acosta Dance Centre  Chloe Munro, Vee Lynn Tan, Victoria Lavalle and Maya Kirk

Note: Specific roles will change for each performance and cast sheets will be available at each venue

Who are the creative team of Nutcracker In Havana?

  • Choreographed by Carlos Acosta
  • Video projection, set design and mapping by Nina Dunn
  • Costume design by Angelo Alberto
  • Compositions and arrangements by Pepe Gavilondo Peón
  • Lighting design by Andrew Exeter

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Critics' reviews of Nutcracker In Havana

★★★★ "This joyful and colourful festive family show" - The Guardian

★★★★ "Acosta’s sunny Nutcracker is a lot of fun" - The Times

★★★★ "Carlos Acosta gives Christmas classic a snazzy Cuban twist" - Financial Times

Frequently Asked Questions

The running time of Nutcracker In Havana is 1 hour 52 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Nutcracker In Havana are: 8+
Yes, Nutcracker In Havana has matinee performances on the following days:
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