Nutcracker Sweeties

David Bintley’s ballet set to Duke Ellington’s rollicking score captures the brash confidence of America using references from Uncle Sam and pom pom girls to candy canes and peanut brittle. Jasper Conran’s Liquorice Allsorts costume designs are vibrant and inspirational in this affectionate send up of Hollywood musicals.

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