The Moscow Ballet of Classical Choreography - La Classique - on a tour of The Nutcracker ballet.
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The Moscow Ballet La Classique company follows up last year's successful season of Swan Lake with a nationwide tour of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece The Nutcracker.
Beginning in Tauranga tomorrow, for the next three weeks, the Russian company will take the tale
of Clara, her nutcracker doll and the magician Drosselmeyer to 12 New Zealand centres, finishing the run at Dunedin's Regent Theatre on Friday, May 18. From Wednesday, May 2 to Friday, May 18.
Barnestormin' into town
Jimmy Barnes, the Aussie rocker with the legendary set of pipes, plays five dates around New Zealand next week in support of his new memoir Working Class Man. Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories and Songs will see the Aussie legend share his life story amidst stripped-back versions of key songs from his lengthy career. There'll be an emphasis on addiction and mental-health issues, and support for the good work of Lifeline, $65. From Monday, May7to Saturday, May 12, Christchurch (x2), Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
