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The Royal Ballet's lavish Nutcracker provided a plethora of outstanding performances on its opening night.

Sir Peter Wright’s classic Royal Ballet production returns for another festive run to enchant the young – and not so young – at Covent Garden. 

A richly varied trio of works celebrate The Royal Ballet's former director, performed with sincerity and panache. 

Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov still reign over The Kingdom of Sweet as The Nutcracker returns to Covent Garden for a marathon run of performances over the Christmas season. 

Sir Peter Wright’s festive treat is back – and Covid-secure – as the Royal Opera House stages its first full-length staged performance since the theatre closed in March.

The first mixed programme of the new season is led by a stellar cast.

What marks the start of Christmas? For many, it's when the Christmas tree magically grows in The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker...

Sir Peter Wright's enchanting vision of The Nutcracker continues to delight 

An enchanting Ashton double bill in Birmingham comprising The Dream, to mark Shakespeare400, and A Month in the Country. 

Peter Wright's excellent version of The Nutcracker returns to The Royal Ballet for a festive run, with several standout performances. 

Joseph Calleja and Anna Netrebko show off their vocal qualities, leading a star cast above an uninspiring orchestral performance in John Copley's Royal Opera production of La bohème in what is to be its last season.