Last week Wellington welcomed the Imperial Russian Ballet Company for the performance of The Nutcracker. As part of Emma's birthday celebration we booked the tickets a few months in advance in anticipation of our first live ballet performance. I am glad to say we were not disappointed. It was a night of magic as the fairy tale unfolded, leaving us wanting more.

★★★½

Written by: William Shakespeare

Directed by: Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Lily James, Richard Madden, Derek Jacobi, Meera Syal, Jack Colgrave Hirst