Moscow City Ballet is heading to Manchester

RENOWNED dance company, Moscow City Ballet, returns following a triumphant season with its dramatic traditional story telling and captivating performances, appearing at the Palace Theatre Manchester, from 1 March to 3 March 2018.

Moscow City Ballet reaches the UK on the back of another jubilant world wide tour where it reaffirmed its popularity with thousands of dance fans. The company's dazzling repertoire of full scale ballet classics:- 'Swan Lake' and 'The Sleeping Beauty' which emphasise the fact that Russian 'big story' ballets combine artistry, technique, narrative and live music, thus providing a true dancing experience. Audiences can not only marvel at the perfection of its corps de ballet but witness the excellent dexterity and grace of principal ballerinas Alevtina Lapshina and Liliya Oryekhova.

Swan Lake is performed in all its original splendour by some of the world's finest dancers. The epic story of Prince Siegfried and his love for Odette who, tricked by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart and his daughter Odile, would rather die together then live apart, the ballet is performed beautifully to the familiar score by Tchaikovsky.

The enchanting and romantic story of 'The Sleeping Beauty' inspired Tchaikovsky to write some of his most glorious music, and the ballet has captivated the imaginations of people for well over a hundred years. Featuring the delicate Princess Aurora, her gallant Prince, the beautiful Lilac Fairy and a host of fairy tale characters, this is a truly magical production.

Live music is at the heart of Moscow City Ballet's productions and Tchaikovsky's (both Prokofiev's and Tchaikovsky's) masterpiece scores are played beautifully by the Moscow City Ballet Orchestra adding an extra dimension of drama and splendour.

Founded by Victor Smirnov Golovanov in 1988, Moscow City Ballet is one of Russia's most successful and popular touring ballet companies, highly admired for its distinctive style, exciting choreography and exceptionally gifted dancers. Under the artistic direction of Ludmila Neroubashchenko the company continues to be committed to promoting ballet in the Russian classical tradition to audiences all over the world. These unique productions still continue the legacy of the distinctive choreography created by Victor Smirnov Golovanov.

Please visit:- PMBPresentations.Com for a full tour list and booking details.

Giselle and Swan Lake set to entertain audiences

THE Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet's reputation continues to grow throughout the UK; and the talented performers make their Storyhouse debut, in February 2018, with 2 shows across 3 days.

The elite Russian dance company is brought to the stage by PMB Presentations, performing their favourite repertories, alongside stunning sets, lavish costumes and sublime dancers.

Theatregoers can see the Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet perform 2 different shows at Storyhouse in Chester; between Friday, 16 February 2018 and Sunday, 18 February 2018.

Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet's youthful company has been earning rave reviews from audiences and dance critics, their technical ability and storytelling warms the heart and delights the eye. They have won plaudits across Russia, Scandinavia, the UK, and the United States.

Performances have an air of magic, complemented by a full orchestra and outstanding soloists who will take your breath away!

The ballets are performed with a live orchestra, adding another reason not to miss these incredible shows. The Hungarian Sinfonietta Orchestra is conducted by Vadmin Perevoznikov.

Giselle is one of the few 19th Century romantic ballets to survive intact, this is the quintessential story of unrequited love.

Giselle, an innocent young village girl, loves to dance in spite of the uncertainty of a weak heart, and enjoys a simple life in her village. This story follows her through tender romance, heartbreak, death and the afterlife, as she ultimately saves the life of a man who has betrayed her. Music by Adolphe Adam. Giselle will be performed, at 7.30pm, on Friday, 16 February 2018.

Swan Lake is Pyotr Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, a tragic tale of love and betrayal with an instantly recognisable score.

This is the epic story of Prince Siegfried and his love for Odette who, tricked by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart and his daughter Odile, would rather die together then live apart. Swan Lake can be seen, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, on Saturday, 17 February 2018, and at 2.30pm, on Sunday, 18 February 2018.

The company was founded by Marina Medvetskaya in 1996, and features dancers who have trained at the finest schools under some of Russia's most esteemed teachers. Principal Dance, Natalia Romanova, in particular has won over audiences with her flawless and passionate performances particularly in the duet in Swan Lake.


For tickets visit:- PMBPresentations.Com or visit:- StoryHouse.Com. You can also get more information and by tickets in person at the Visit Chester Visitor Information Centre, or at the ticket kiosks, within Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2ARK.