Carlos Acosta Reimagines 'The Nutcracker' with a Cuban Twist

The Cuban ballet star sets the holiday classic in Havana, blending traditional ballet with Cuban street dances and rhythms.

Carlos Acosta, a renowned Cuban ballet star, launches 'Nutcracker in Havana,' a new production that sets the holiday classic in his homeland, Cuba.
The show features a mix of classical ballet and Cuban street dances, set to a reimagined Tchaikovsky score infused with Latin jazz, bossa nova, and Cuban folk.
'Nutcracker in Havana' aims to reach a diverse audience by featuring a global majority company and setting the story in a Caribbean context.
The production will premiere at Norwich Theatre Royal on November 1, before embarking on a UK tour.
Acosta's vision includes giving the Cuban people the Christmas experience they never had, with the story incorporating Cuban traditions and characters.