ONE of the world’s leading ballet companies end their North-East tour this weekend.

The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia perform The Nutcracker today and tomorrow at Darlington Civic Theatre.

Earlier this week, the company performed their version of Giselle and Sleeping Beauty across two nights.

Tickets for the shows, which are held at 2.30pm and 7.30pm today, and 2.30pm tomorrow, cost between £23.50 and £29. Call the box office on 01325-486555.