Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

Dance superstar Carlos Acosta’s new production Nutcracker in Havana leaps on to the Storyhouse stage next month.

The special new adaptation of the perennial festive favourite transports Tchaikovsky’s classic to the Cuban capital in a celebration of joy, life, love and family.

It comes to Storyhouse on Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 January 2026. Tickets are on sale now priced from just £21.15 for Storyhouse Members.

Featuring more than 20 dancers from his Havana-based company Acosta Danza, the production takes the classic story of young Clara’s journey through a magical world of toys and sweets, blended with the culture, history and music of Acosta’s home country Cuba.

As a globally recognised dance legend who has performed with companies across the world – including 17 years with the Royal Ballet - Acosta knew this was the right time for The Nutcracker to be reinvented for both traditional and new audiences.

The Nutcracker in Havana heads to Storyhouse for just three performances on 24-25 January and tickets are selling quickly, so don’t miss out!

For more details visit www.storyhouse.com