In the thirty or more years I have been attending live shows, I have seen most forms of entertainment, with the exception of opera, and before last night ballet, so I decided it was about time I addressed the situation.

For the second time in six months the world renowned Moscow Ballet - La Classique were visiting Dunfermline’s premier theatre The Alhambra, having previously been there with their ‘Sleeping Beauty’. The production on offer this time was possibly the world’s favourite ballet ‘Swan Lake’ and around eight hundred patrons were in attenance to check if this was of the same quality.

This is the ballet that every great dancer wants to be part of and the exceptionally gifted dancers, in excess of thirty it seemed, certainly gave it everything they had for the two hours that they were on stage.

As a rank novice to this entertainment I must admit that I was a little lost at times as to the storyline, I’ve never watched it on TV either, but it didn’t matter. I was drawn in to the total experience that was on offer.

Of course the excellent music, composed by Tchiakovsky, greatly enhanced the spectacle, but the staging, the costumes, the choreography and especially the superb dancing by one and all, from the humblest member of the ensemble to the principals was amazing.

It was so enthralling that I couldn’t believe I hadbeen watching for the best part of 120 minutes, it only seemed like minutes, but like all good things unfortunately all good things have to come to an end.

So will it be another thirty years before I venture to see another ballet? I seriously doubt it. And who knows, it may be opera next.

The Alhambra Theatre has a whole host of wide ranging shows on offer over the next few months, major comedy names, West End musicals, music and theatre are all on the menu so check out the website www.alhambradunfermline.com for details. Details of Moscow Ballet - La Classique can also be found on the web at www.moscowballetic.com