Cracking Nuts

I enjoyed an incredible night out at the English National Ballet last week. We saw a contemporary version of the Nutcracker, with extraordinary stage and costume design from Gerald Scarfe.


I was transfixed from start to finish, a reaction I was totally unprepared for (it was my first visit to the ballet). The astonishing physical skill, combined with fantastic stage craft, a 30 strong orchestra and the aforementioned talents of Mr Scarfe created one of the most absorbing live performances I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing.