“It’s ‘Nutcracker’, dance fans, but not as we know it...the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club...is offering an abbreviated — only an hour long — jazz-inspired rewrite for Christmas. And it’s heaps of fun.”
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“Drew McOnie’s new spin on Christmas classic ‘The Nutcracker’ has a cabaret setting and a warm heart...It’s a characteristic moment for this show: deft, witty, and unexpectedly practical.”
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“Despite the cloying aftertaste, ‘Nutcracker’ has some good laughs. Groundbreaking dance this is not, but it's a fun night out.”
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“ ‘Nutcracker’ at the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club is a great idea for a show and has been executed tremendously. You can't help but buy into the festive spirit as you experience a flurry of slow (and the hilarious way it was disposed of). Traditionalists may struggle to accept this new version but others will welcome this new approach with open arms. Drew McOnie should be commended for his bold vision and the execution of it.”
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“The McOnie Company’s ‘Nutcracker’ at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club is an unusual, but welcome, addition to London theatre’s Christmas line-up. In a city filled with the usual offerings of Dickens and Panto, ‘Nutcracker’ is entirely unique and will leave you grinning from ear to ear.”
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“Some may consider it sacrilegious to rework Tchaikovsky’s iconic score for ‘The Nutcracker’ in a contemporary jazz style. But wunderkind choreographer Drew McOnie has done just this in a reimagining that feels cheeky, fresh and deeply personal.”
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“The storytelling is sound, even if it does plump for the obvious; its message about being true to yourself is wholesome...But it is a brashly fun alternative to the usual ‘Nutcracker’ experience.”
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“There’s some cheese here, but it’s impossible not to like; ultimately a sweet, sparkly, enjoyable hour with a (nut)cracking soundtrack.”
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