A colourful Cuban take on a festive classic is set to heat up Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre in January when Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana visits the city from Thursday, January 15 to Saturday, January 17.
Set to an exuberant Cuban newly-commissioned version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score and featuring over 20 dancers from Carlos’ Cuban company Acosta Danza, 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.
Aberdeen Performing Arts Chief Executive, Sharon Burgess, said: “If you’re looking for something to bring warmth, colour and joy to your January, this is the show you need to see. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to start the new year off with a bang, especially if you’re keen to try something new and fresh. We can’t wait to see this stunning show on our stage.”
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.
Carlos Acosta said:
“Creating and touring this first full-length production for Acosta Danza makes me incredibly proud. Watching them fuse together their classical and contemporary dance genres and Cuban Folk, with their sheer joy of dance, to the delight of audiences up and down the country has been a real dream come true for me. The success of the first tour filled me with such pride and I am truly honoured that this very special show is touring again. I am excited for even more audiences to enjoy our Cuban Christmas treat”.
Tickets are on sale now, available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
