The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will be staging two of the most popular ballets of all time - Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker - at Malvern Theatres.

Renaissance Verona will be brought to life with lavish sets and costumes as they dance Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet from Monday to Wednesday, March 27 to 29.

Performances begin at 8pm, with a Wednesday matinee at 2.30pm.

The Nutcracker, set to a score by Tchaikovsky, is the most famous of all fairy-tale ballets with toys that come to life and do battle with an army of mice.

It runs from Thursday, March 30, to Saturday, April 1, with performances at 8pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets for both productions start at £20 and are available from Malvern Theatres on 01684 892277.