Performer: Imperial Russian Ballet Company

The regal grandeur of Sydney's State Theatre marries the alluring beauty of the Imperial Russian Ballet's swan ensemble, in this strictly traditional and most enchanting production.

In terms of gasp factor, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company’s Don Quixote delivered, while adorned with all the Spanish trimmings, forbidden love and the odd wine-bottle maraca. Sarah Navin reviews at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong.