★★★★

Carlos Acosta’s new, sunnier Nutcracker is pure joy and features a Cuban reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s score. It’s just a shame the world building didn’t meet expectations.

★★★★

Qudus Onikeku's Nigerian dance company thrive in this one-act, colourful, African dance piece about life, death and rebirth. Performed at the Southbank Centre, London.