Moscow City Ballet

Set to Tchaikovsky’s endearingly popular score, and complete with stunning costumes and sumptuous sets, The Nutcracker is an unmissable festive delight for all the family. An original interpretation of the eternal seasonal favourite, this enchanting fairytale follows Clara’s magical Christmas Eve adventures with her Nutcracker prince and his battles with the Mouse King in the beautiful Kingdom of Flowers.

For spectacular presentations of classical ballet, the Russian companies are hard to beat and Moscow City Ballet is currently at its artistic best. The company is brimming with some of Russia’s best young dancers - outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet - all enhanced by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra. The choreography, interpretation, beauty and outstanding virtuoso performances constantly win rapturous audience response and excellent reviews.