Nutcracker!

Synopsis

This delicious theatrical feast has family-sized helpings of Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland.

Our Review:

Simon Tavener - 12 April 2012

I will admit that, the first time I went to see a production of The Nutcracker, I fell asleep before the end of the first act and went home at the interval. Luckily the same thing did not happen during this performance of Nutcracker! – Matthew Bourne’s witty reimagining of this iconic ballet.

Bourne has always had a flair for reinventing the classics – his most successful piece being the all-male Swan Lake that has wowed audiences round the world for many years. Nutcracker! Is a lighter, frothier confection with a few of the twists that fans of Bourne’s work will recognise immediately.

In many ways, this is faultless production. The dancing is, as you would expect, near perfect – there is total commitment from the cast to their roles and the acting of a very high standard. The narrative and characters emerge effortlessly and are well served by an excellent set, outstanding costumes and some brilliant lighting. It is hard to pick out highlights from the even...

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