ROMANTIC, passionate and magical - the powerful story of doomed love set to Tchaikovsky’s emotive score in Swan Lake has captured hearts the world over.
And with its opulent costumes, enchanting characters and sparkling dances, Sleeping Beauty is a classic ballet favourite too.
See both performed by Moscow City Ballet at Chichester’s Festival Theatre on January 5 to 10, with evening and matinee shows.
Moscow City Ballet is returning to the CFT to thrill audiences once again with stunning performances from its virtuoso dancers.
Founded by former Bolshoi Ballet soloist Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, it is one of the world’s most successful touring companies.
Another of the ‘big story ballets’ that the Russian dancers perform so elegantly is coming to the Kings Theatre in Southsea too.
Ballet fans have a chance to see a fresh version of festive favourite The Nutcracker at the Portsmouth venue on January 27, at 7.30pm, and on January 28, at 1pm and 7.30pm.
For more visit www.cft.org.uk or call 01243 781312, and visit www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk and call 023 9282 8282.