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Norwich Theatre and Valid Productions have announced the cast for their co-production of Carlos Acostaโs Nutcracker in Havana, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE.
Following a hugely successful premiere in 2024, the critically acclaimed production returns for a second UK tour starting 31 October 2025 at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, and ending 11 February 2026 at its original home, Norwich Theatre Royal.
Nutcracker in Havana is a vibrant Cuban reimagining of the festive ballet classic, featuring a newly arranged version of Tchaikovskyโs score by Cuban composer Pepe Gavilondo. The production blends classical ballet with Cuban dance traditions and features more than 20 dancers from Acostaโs company, Acosta Danza.
The cast includes:
Amisaday Naara, Daniela Urgelles, Adria Diaz, Ofelia Rodriguez, Thalia Cardin, Melisa Mordera, Cynthia Laffertte, Frank Isaac, Brandy Martinez, Leandro Fernandez, Denzel Francis, Paul Brando, Aniel Pazos, Wendy Elizabeth, Heidy Nunez, Marรญa del Carmen Pantoja, Marhia Karla Frรญas, Noel Sรกnchez, Carolina Monteagudo, Edgar Quintero, Anthony Quevedo, Ernesto Muรฑoz and Alejandro Figueredo.
Tour Dates:
31 Oct โ 1 Nov 2025: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
4 โ 6 Nov: Hackney Empire, London
12 โ 15 Nov: Blackpool Grand Theatre
18 โ 22 Nov: Richmond Theatre
7 โ 10 Jan 2026: Sheffield Lyceum
15 โ 17 Jan: His Majestyโs Theatre, Aberdeen
20 โ 21 Jan: Eden Court, Inverness
23 โ 25 Jan: Storyhouse, Chester
28 โ 31 Jan: York Grand Opera House
3 โ 4 Feb: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
10 โ 11 Feb: Norwich Theatre Royal
http://nutcrackerinhavana.com/