THE NUTCRACKER TANGO
🎄💃 The Nutcracker: A Tango Immersive Experience💃🎄
A Christmas adventure like no other, where festive magic meets the dark, passionate rhythm of Argentine Tango.
London, UK – December 2025
This Christmas, the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building will transform into a gothic dreamscape as The Nutcracker: A Tango Immersive Experience reimagines the classic Christmas tale through the seductive lens of Argentine Tango.
Created by Emma Lucia Reyes, UK Tango Ambassadors Cup winner, the show fuses live music, world-class dance, 3D visuals, and immersive theatre to deliver a spellbinding night of passion, movement, and festive wonder.
✨ An Unforgettable Evening
The experience begins with a cocktail reception in the historic courtyard, where guests are transported to the bohemian streets of Buenos Aires by the sound of live tango music.
Inside the grand hall, audiences will witness a breathtaking reinterpretation of The Nutcracker: Tango Edition, featuring UK Tango Champions David Chatoriski & Yelena Odin, alongside Emma Lucia Reyes herself and Cuan Durkin a rising tango star.
As the story unfolds, dazzling 3D projections, haunting tango melodies, and electrifying choreography blur the line between performance and fantasy, delivering The Nutcracker as you’ve never seen it before. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
💫 After the Show
When the curtain falls, the dancing begins!
Guests are invited to stay for a late-night milonga, authentic social tango dancing accompanied by a live band and guest DJ, filling the night with rhythm and romance.
🍷 VIP Experience
For those seeking the ultimate evening, VIP guests will enjoy:
● A two-course festive meal in an exclusive private area
● Priority seating for the performance
● Access to the La Gothique Bar, serving handcrafted cocktails and traditional mulled wine throughout the night.
🕰 Event Schedule — 20 December 2025
Time
Activity
6:30 PM
Doors Open & Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM
The Nutcracker: Tango Immersive Show
8:00 PM
Social Dancing & Dining
9:15 PM
Live Tango Band Performance
10:00 PM
Tango DJ Set
11:00 PM
Afterparty in La Gothique Bar
📍 Venue:
Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, John Archer Way, London SW18 3SX
🎟 Tickets:
● General Admission – £39.99* (Show & Milonga Access)
● VIP Experience – £69.99* (Priority seating + 2-course festive meal)
👉 Tickets available now via Eventbrite:
*£44.03 with Eventbrite booking fee
🔥 Don’t Miss London’s Most Seductive Christmas Event
Step into a world of passion, music, and festive magic, where The Nutcracker dances to the rhythm of the tango.
🎭 Production Credits
A Tango Fantasy Show Production
Written and Directed by: Emma Lucia Reyes Insta: @emmaluciareyes
Choreography by: David Chatoriski Executive producer: Jamil Ahmed Visuals by: Typeone Co Production @typeone_
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