Northern Ballet: The Nutcracker, On tourThe annual Christmas Nutcracker takeover is well under way, but the various productions currently touring the UK differ wildly in what they offer. In the absence of a definitive choreographic text, directors can opt for a prettily old fashioned staging or for a dramatic, modern update. David Nixon's version for Northern Ballet finds a rare middle way, putting a fresh spin on w…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:07PM on November 19, 2010