St Petersburg sends an exquisite cracker to Dublin

Not the least of its attractions was an awesome stage setting

The Nutcracker, Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker

St Petersburg Classic Ballet

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin

This exquisite performance, delivered in traditional Russian style, was mesmerising, having just about everything that could be wished for had it been taking place in the Mariinsky Theatre itself.

Not the least of its attractions was an awesome stage setting – particularly for a touring group that has to lug it about – and perfect orchestral pitch that washed dream-like across ...