1 CAESAR TWINS AND FRIENDS
Dazzling show of physical theatre, acrobatics and variety from the identical twins who defy belief with their strength and ability.
Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, SW1 (www.theambassadors.com/comedy 0870 060622), from Wed
2 GALILI DANCE
Programme of dance from The Netherlands, as part of the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the country’s liberation, led by Scottish troops.
Dundee Repertory Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee (www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk 01382 223530), Sat
3 THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Chisinau National Ballet’s staging of Tchaikovsky’s evocative take on the fairytale boasts original choreography by Petipa, who brought to life the tale of the princess who sleeps for 100 years.
Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells (www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk 01892 530613), Sat
4 MOSCOW CITY BALLET
The plucky Russian troupe comes to town bearing two old favourites, The Nutcracker (Wed-Fri), with its glorious Tchaikovsky music, and Romeo and Juliet (Mon & Tues), set to the Prokofiev score.
Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne (www.theatreroyal.co.uk 0870 9055060)
5 GISELLE
Peter Wright’s vibrant and sensitive staging for the Royal Ballet keeps this touchstone of the Romantic repertoire as alive today as it was 160 years ago. Highly recommended.
Royal Opera House, WC2 (www.royaloperahouse.org 020-7304 4000), Sat, Wed & Thur