Choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE, NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA will open at Norwich Theatre Royal tonight, 1 November 2024. It will then embark on a UK tour including a week-long run at London’s Southbank Centre in December 2024.
NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA is a colourful Cuban take on the festive classic, set to an exuberant Cuban newly commissioned version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, arranged by Cuban composer Pepe Gavilondo.
Featuring over 20 dancers from Carlos’ Cuban company Acosta Danza, including Laura Rodríguez, Alejandro Silva, Zeleidy Crespo, Raúl Reinoso, Enrique Corrales, Patricia Torres, Daniela Francia, Adria Díaz, Amisaday Nara, Frank Junior, Leandro Fernández, Denzel Francis, Brandy Martínez, Elizabeth Tablada, Chay Deivis, Brian Ernesto, Thalía Cardín, Melisa Moreda, Alexander Arias, Paul Brando, Ofelia Semanat, Aniel Pazos, Cynthia Laffertté and Wendy Friol.
This traditional story is brought to life with ballet at its core but in Carlos’ unique style, seeing dance traditions of Cuba carefully fused and woven throughout the classic tale. With spectacular video projection and set design by Nina Dunn (9 to 5 Musical, Bonnie and Clyde, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote), Cuba collides with the Land of Sweets, bringing snow to Havana in a visually stunning spectacular treat for all.
NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA is 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, additional music by Yasel Muñoz, lighting design by Andrew Exeter and wig and make-up design by Jin Ho Kang
NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA is produced by Norwich Theatre and Valid Productions.
*Specific roles will change for each performance and cast sheets will be available at each venue
2024 – 2025 TOUR SCHEDULE
1 – 3 November Norwich Theatre Royal 01603 630 000
8 – 9 November Canterbury Marlowe Theatre 01227 787787
19 – 20 November Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
26 – 27 November Richmond Theatre
10 – 15 December London Southbank Centre 020 3879 9555
10 – 11 January Woking New Victoria Theatre
13 – 14 January Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 01902 429212
17 – 18 January Milton Keynes Theatre
27 – 28 January Salford Lowry 0161 876 2000
Photo credit: Johan Persson
