Experience the magic of the season with NUTCRACKER (The Alternative Cabaret) at Wales Millennium Centre
This December, don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in NUTCRACKER: The Alternative Cabaret at Wales Millennium Centre for an unforgettable holiday celebration that defies tradition!
NUTCRACKER (the alternative cabaret) is a queer love story and an adult twist on a Christmas classic which will be transforming the Weston Studio into an enchanting wonderland from 3-31 December. Grab your tickets now: www.wmc.org.uk/nutcracker.
Directed by Juliette Manon and featuring electrifying live music from Sam Roberts and Heledd Watkins of HMS Morris, this promises to be a hilarious night out filled with jaw-dropping performances. Featuring the fabulous talents of Len Blanco, Diomede, Cadbury Parfait, Rotten Peach, and Daisy Williams.
Crawl under the walls and scurry inside for a soiree of seductive burlesque, daring aerial acts, gender-bending deviancy and a house band that will make you squeak with delight. Proudly hosted by your overlord of the underground, the voice of the vermin – The Rat King!
This is not your average Christmas show – it’s a night out you won’t soon forget. Venture inside if you dare and put your toys down for an unforgettable evening in Le Crack.
Heledd Watkins of HMS Morris says, “Composing the show has been a new challenge for us because we’ve not done theatre composing to this scale before, but we’re having so much fun! We’re getting to work in different genres that we haven’t explored before, and injecting some HMS Morris into it, as well as some other influences – but you’ll have to see the show to find out more!”
Director Juliette Manon adds: “This production sees ‘The Nutcracker’ reimagined through a trans lens to become a queer love story. In a world where others constantly speak over us, this show is us taking up space, reclaiming and creating our own narrative.“Collaborating with the most EPIC company of multi-talented cabaret artists, we’re examining queer lived experience in today’s society and celebrating queer identity, love and family whilst spreading silly festive cheer, satire and joy!”
Wales Millennium Centre’s Chief Creative and Content Officer, Graeme Farrow, says; Following last year’s sell-out success The First XXXmas: A Very Naughty-tivity, we’re excited to welcome a fresh new team ready to sprinkle their magic on our iconic venue. This is Christmas, but not as you know it!
Cabaret is where the best in drag, burlesque, comedy, gig theatre, and so much more come alive! As our Autumn season continues to buzz with excitement, keep an eye out for the eagerly awaited Spring shows coming soon.
Check them out at www.wmc.org.uk/cabaret.
