The Nutcracker

The Russian State Ballet Mari El is touring a selection of classic ballets around the UAE this week. This time it’s Tchaikovsky’s evergreen seasonal favourite “in a dazzling production that blends classic choreography with fresh expression”. There are shows at 2pm and 7pm, which sounds like hard work for the corps de ballet … As usual with Zabeel Theatre shows, ticket holders get a 20% discount on food and drink at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.