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Nutcracker in Havana review " Carlos Acosta's Cuban take on the Christmas classic is a breath of fresh air

by Sarah Crompton

Norwich Theatre RoyalWith its tropical backdrop and Latin-infused reworking of Tchaikovsky's score, Acosta Danza's touring show, if not always coherent, flies by As a dancer, Carlos Acosta had a generosity in the way he welcomed audiences into his world, exuding warmth and engagement. In creating Nutcracker in Havana, a reimagining of a Christmas classic in a Cuban mode, he reveals exactly the same spirit. This new p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12am on November 10, 2024