SAINT Petersburg Classic Ballet visits the Theatre Royal Bath to present two of Tchaikovsky’s stunning full-scale ballets from Monday, January 23 to Saturday, January 28, featuring four performances of the timeless classic Swan Lake and five performances of an opulent new version of The Nutcracker, accompanied by a full orchestra.
Under the direction of former Prima Ballerina, Marina Medvetskaya, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet has won plaudits across the world. They first visited Bath last year as part of their first British tour.
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake tells the romantic story of dashing Prince Siegfried who falls in love with Odette, the beautiful Queen of the Swans. The wicked sorcerer Von Rothbart uses his magic to thwart their happiness and trick the Prince with the help of Odile.
Discovering their plot, Siegfried returns to the lakeside distraught. The Prince seeks forgiveness from Odette and resolves to prevail against Rothbart’s evil once and for all. Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s sublime and instantly recognisable score, Swan Lake is one of the world’s most evocative and best-loved ballets.
The Nutcracker tells of Clara’s fantastical adventure with her Nutcracker Prince, the Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The perfect introduction to ballet, this seasonal favourite is presented in a brand new version by Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet.
The company features Natalia Romanova, who has danced principal roles with the company all over the world.
Also performing on the tour is Petr Borchenko who has danced as a soloist with Belarus Bolshoi Theatre, Mikhailovsky Theatre and the Crown of Russia Ballet.
Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet is actively encouraging a new generation of ballet-going youngsters by offering a half-price ticket rate for children attending with an adult, for all performances of Swan Lake and the majority of the performances of The Nutcracker, subject to availability.
- Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet performs at the Theatre Royal Bath from Monday, January 23 to Saturday, January 28. Tickets from the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 or online at theatreroyalorg.uk
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