IF you are looking for something to do with your loved one this Valentine’s Day, then we might just be able to help.
The Herald & Post has teamed up with Royal & Derngate to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Moscow City Ballet which is coming to town.
We have two pairs of tickets to give away to the company’s production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday, February 14.
The Moscow City Ballet will be treating Northampton audiences to two of the most enchanting and best-loved ballets when it arrives at the theatre from Tuesday, February 14 to Sunday, February 19.
These magical performances are ideal for the whole family, combining extraordinary costumes and enchanting sets with artistry, technique and a beautifully told narrative, accompanied by the Moscow Ballet Orchestra.
Probably the world’s best-known love story, Romeo and Juliet is set to Prokofiev’s dramatic score, a masterpiece of 20th century music, captivating the dark undertones of this ill-fated tale.
In this powerful production, Renaissance Verona is brought to life as audiences follow two star-crossed teenage lovers from their first meeting to their untimely and tragic death.
A flawless production with stunning precision and sheer grace, Swan Lake is set to Tchaikovsky’s enriching score.
After falling in love with the beautiful White Swan Queen, Odette, Prince Siegfried fights to release her from sorcerer Rothbath’s captivity, only to be duped by the bewitching Black Swan, Odile.
Formed in 1988 by the distinguished Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov,
Moscow City Ballet boasts some of the most accomplished and artistic soloists and a sublime corps de ballet.
With an impressive and distinctive style, the company was one of the first Russian groups to perform across the UK, and continues to do so more than 30 years later.
Tickets cost between £17 and £34.
To book, or for performance times, call 01604 624811.
HOW TO ENTER
If you’d like the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Romeo and Juliet on Valentine’s Day, answer this question.
Where is this tragic Bard tale set?
Send your answer, along with your name, address and daytime telephone number, to competitions@HPnorthants.co.uk by noon on Thursday, February 9.
