Nutcracker Noir at Protein Studios
DATE: 12-12-2025 CLIENT: Secret Theatre
Bespoke Cocktail Menu Development | Bar Design Consultation | Staff Training | Live Event Bar Service
We were delighted to partner with the team behind Nutcracker Noir, an immersive theatre production at Protein Studios, Shoreditch, to create a drinks experience that felt like a natural extension of the performance.
Our brief was simple in spirit but intricate in execution: every drink should feel as if it could only exist inside the world of Nutcracker Noir.
Working closely with the creative team, we developed a complete bespoke cocktail and mocktail menu inspired by the show’s characters, atmosphere and visual style. From the initial concepts through to the final menu selection, we helped shape an experience where the storytelling continued at the bar.
Using carefully selected seasonal ingredients, elegant presentation and subtle theatrical touches, we created cocktails that complemented the immersive setting while remaining practical for high-volume service. Every recipe was developed through extensive testing to achieve the perfect balance of flavour, visual impact and operational efficiency.
Alongside menu development, we advised on bar design to ensure the space blended seamlessly with the production’s aesthetic. We also delivered comprehensive staff training, covering cocktail preparation, presentation and service standards, so every guest received the same exceptional experience throughout the show’s run.
Featured Cocktails
- Midnight Tide
- Ghostlight
- Royal Waltz
- Enchanted Elixir
- Alchemy Noir
Our involvement included
- Full cocktail and mocktail menu development
- Bespoke recipe creation and tasting sessions
- Themed cocktail naming inspired by the production
- Guidance throughout the final menu selection process
- Bar design consultation
- Glassware and presentation styling
- Staff training
- Bar setup and operational planning
- Professional cocktail service throughout the production
Every detail was considered – from flavour development and presentation to service flow and operational planning—to ensure the drinks enhanced the immersive experience without interrupting it. The result was a fully bespoke cocktail programme that became an integral part of the guest journey, proving that a thoughtfully designed drinks experience can be just as memorable as the performance itself.