Show review: A Caribbean Christmas – Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
Dec 12 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 12 December 2024
- Monica Costa
Last night, I had the joy of watching the opening of Nutcracker in Havana by Carlos Acosta at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, and what a dazzling festive treat it was! As someone who’s seen The Nutcracker almost every year in London over the past decade, I’ve grown accustomed to the classic, traditional renditions – all snowflakes, sugar plums, and Tchaikovsky in its purest form. Acosta’s version, however, adds a bold splash of Caribbean sunshine to this European classic, making it a vibrant departure from the usual.
Show review: Hansel and Gretel at Shakespeare’s Globe – A magical Christmas treat
Dec 07 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 06 December 2024
- Monica Costa
Shakespeare’s Globe has once again proven its versatility and charm with this year’s revival of Hansel and Gretel. Adapted by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and directed by Nick Bagnall, this take on the Brothers Grimm classic is a whimsical blend of humour, music, and enchantment, making it the perfect Christmas family show.
Show review: A Very Naughty Christmas at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Dec 04 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 04 December 2024
- Monica Costa
Parents, book the babysitter, because this is not a family-friendly panto! A Very Naughty Christmas has landed at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant, bringing festive cheer with a cheeky twist that is strictly 18+. Prepare for a night of outrageous comedy, burlesque, risqué musical theatre, and plenty of sparkle – all wrapped up in eighty minutes of hilarity.
