CLASSICAL ballet takes centre stage when the Vienna Festival Ballet Company returns to Blackburn in March.

The company, whose previous productions include The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and La Sylphide, provides classical ballets nationwide for audiences of all ages.

Founded in 1980 by the experienced Austrian dancer and artistic director, Peter Mallek, Vienna Festival Ballet uses talented international dancers who have great vitality.

The company will perform Swan Lake at King George's Hall on Wednesday, March 3.

Tickets are from £8 to £14.50, on 01254 582582.