LIVE classical ballet is set to take centre centre at the Artrix in Bromsgrove this October, with a welcome return by the Vienna Festival Ballet Company.

The date for the diary is Sunday, October 16, at 2pm and 5pm.

A spokesman said: "Vienna Festival Ballet are on a UK tour with an original production of the timeless fairy-tale Snow White, based on the traditional Brothers’ Grimm story.

"Snow White’s journey through a magical world of hip-hopping dwarves, an enchanted mirror, and a poisoned apple, in pursuit of her Prince Charming will dazzle the whole family."

Choreographed by Barry McGrath, and set to an array of orchestrated pieces by composers including Faris and Gounod, the music was specially written for this production of Snow White.

The spokesman added: "Returning by popular demand, Vienna Festival Ballet’s Snow White promises to be a delightful treat for all the family whether you’re a fan or experiencing ballet for the very first time, and offers an ideal opportunity to introduce children to the beauty of ballet."

Celebrated Austrian dancer Peter Mallek founded the ballet company after his illustrious career as a dancer of international renown, in 1980.

Now in their 37th year, the company continues to experience success in performing great classical ballets all over the world.

The spokesman said: "Vienna Festival Ballet are known for their beautiful and lavish hand-made costumes as well as their commitment to bringing the greatest classical ballets to the widest possible audience. Their productions have all the elegance and extravagance associated with the best of ballet."

For tickets and further details, call 01527 577330 or go to artrix.co.uk.