St Petersburg Ballet Theatre returns to Australia and New Zealand this December and January to present two full length classical productions, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
With its dramatic Tchaikovsky score, Swan Lake sees Prince Siegfried fall for the Swan Princess Odette, a love that is threatened by the evil sorcerer Rothbart.
The Nutcracker, on the other hand, is a Christmas ballet, all about the magical tale of young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, and their fantastical adventures in a world where dreams come to life. Again the Tchaikovsky score is is one of the most loved and recognised of classical scores.
Founded in 1994, the 60 member St Petersburg Ballet Theatre presents full-length classical ballets around the world, giving 200-250 performances annually.
Performance schedule:
8-10 December Adelaide Swan Lake
13-17 December Melbourne Swan Lake & The Nutcracker
20-24 December Sydney Swan Lake & The Nutcracker
29-31 December Christchurch Swan Lake
5-7 January Wellington Swan Lake
12-14 January Auckland Swan Lake
More info including venues and bookings: www.st-petersburg-ballet.com
