JOURNEY back to a time of Edwardian elegance at the Theatre Royal next week.

On Friday, November 7, the Vienna Festival Ballet is bringing ‘The Nutcrakcer’ to the venue as part of their 34th anniversary celebration. The show offers the chance to enjoy one of the most famous Tchaikovsky classics being performed on the stage. The cast and productions are sure to thrill the audience of the Theatre Royal against the glorious music background of ballet’s best loved composer Tchaikovsky.

The enchanting tale of ‘The Nutcracker’ continues to engross audiences young and old due to allowing its audience to experience the journey of Clara and the adventures she is taken on. See her combating the Mouse King with her Nutcracker doll and joining the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through a shimmering winter land scene to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets. This classical production is a magical, memorable and unmissable Christmas treat.

Due to the successful performances of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ earlier this year, Vienna Festival Ballet’s is returning to St Helens by popular demand. With the long standing history of ‘The Nutcracker’ being a classic Christmas tale, it promises to be a delightful treat for ballet fans and interested observers alike, offering an opportunity to introduce children to the art and skills of ballet.

The Vienna Festival Ballet is now on its 34th year of producing incredible ballet productions, with the company continuing to experience remarkable success and perform great classical productions all over the world and was founded by the Austrian dancer Peter Mallek after his illustrious career as a dancer of international renown in 1980.

Tickets for this enchanting show are £19 for adults, £17 per concession and children’s tickets are at £13.

Book in person at the Theatre Royal Box Office, on Corporation Street, or alternatively, call 01744 756 000 or log on to www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com.