Ellen Kent presents Nadezhda Schepachiov and The Russian Classical Ballet Theatre with Swan Lake
The Russian Classical Ballet Theatre return after their critically acclaimed premiere visit this autumn as part of their worldwide tour
This superb company will be led by the fabulous international Nadezhda Schepachiov and her husband Egor Schepachiov together with Kristina and Alexei Terentiev, Maria Poliudova and Vladimir Statnii. This company of over 120 has an impressive corps de ballet of over 50 dancers and a large live orchestra. Both productions feature breathtaking sets and costumes designed by Vyacheslav Okunev, the celebrated designer for the Malyy Theatre and the Kirov in St Petersburg.
‘A ballerina of tremendous skill and beauty, she moves like silk and her point work takes your breath away’
[Nadezhda Schepachova] Brighton Argus, Mike Howard
‘Kristina and Alexei Terentiev entertain the audience with polished technique and a lovely rapport with high exuberant lifts that are crowd-pleasers, but stylish with it’ - The Herald Scotland
‘Maria Poliudova is entirely engaging, not to mention gracious and luscious’ - Edinburgh Evening News
‘This is a ballet true to its origins, presented by an enthusiastic company who captivated the many young girls in the audience and delighted the adults with this classic tale’ - The Stage (Swan Lake)
This company offers the very best of Russian Classical Ballet – NOT TO BE MISSED!
* cast subject to change