The Nutcracker, ENB: Arielle Smith’s new production blows its predecessor out of the water
This long-overdue replacement may not offer much choreographic razzmatazz but, in terms of design and concept, it’s in a ...
Nutcracker at the London Coliseum review: ENB’s astoundingly pretty new production of the Christmas classic hits the sweet spot
ENB’s astoundingly pretty new production of the Christmas classic hits the sweet spot - 4/5 This fun version delivers Quality ...
National Ballet’s Nutcracker will have suffragettes alongside sugar plums in feminist revamp
Suffragettes will feature alongside sugar plums in a new feminist production of The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s ballet of ...
Carlos Acosta says he once 'hated ballet' as his 'Nutcracker in Havana' opens in London
Director and dancer Carlos Acosta admits he once hated ballet as he launches the London run of his new Cuban-inspired version ...
The Nutcracker was a flop. So how did it come to save American ballet?
The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so ...
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People think ballet is pretentious - Sky's Nutcracker doc only makes things worse
Sky Arts' new series is just a very long trailer for the English National Ballet's upcoming production of The Nutcracker ...
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Cuban Twist: Carlos Acosta's Fresh Take on 'The Nutcracker'
Carlos Acosta, a celebrated dancer, debuts his unique Cuban rendition of 'The Nutcracker' in London. Set in early 20th-century Cuba, the ballet incorporates diverse dance forms, resonating with ...
Cinderella: Fancy a magical alternative to The Nutcracker? Try this for size
Much as I love The Nutcracker – probably just as well, with two big new productions opening in London this week alone – ...