The European ballet will be performing one to the most popular and enchanting fairy tales, The Nutcracker, at the Harlequin Theatre later this month. Set to Tchaikovsky famous score with over 45 hand crafted costumes and performed by award winning dancers from Russia, France, Italy, Spain and the UK, this beautiful production will mesmerise audiences of all ages.

Directed by Stanislav Tchassov, former Principal dancer of The Bolshoi Ballet, the ballet tells the story of Clare who dreams that her toys have come to life resulting in a fearsome battle between rats and toy soldiers and the transformation of the Nutcracker into a handsome prince.

For more information visit harlequintheatre.co.uk The Nutcracker; Thursday November 17; Harlequin Theatre; Warwick Quadrant; 8pm £17.50. Senior £16, Child £11;