Antrim Cinderella/Lyric suite: Ballet Ireland A new take on this classic ballet begins a nationwide tour along with a classical piece to a Grieg score from Michael Corder, one of Britain's outstanding choreographers. McNeill Theatre, Larne Fri 7.30pm £12/£10 04828260088
Carlow The Nutcracker: European Ballet Co The classic children's ballet, featuring a heroic battle between rats and the toy soldiers and transportation to the Kingdom of Sweets, directed by former Bolshoi principal Stanislav Tchassov. George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Old Dublin Rd Sun 3.30pm €20/€17 059-9172400
Tipperary The Nutcracker: European Ballet Co The classic children's ballet, featuring a heroic battle between rats and the toy soldiers and transportation to the Kingdom of Sweets, directed by former Bolshoi principal Stanislav Tchassov. Simon Ryan Theatre, Tipperary Excel Sat 7.30pm €22/€11 062-80520
Wexford The Nutcracker: European Ballet Co The classic children's ballet, featuring a heroic battle between rats and the toy soldiers and transportation to the Kingdom of Sweets, directed by former Bolshoi principal Stanislav Tchassov. St Michael's Theatre, New Ross 7.30pm €18/€12 051-421255
Hanging in There/Touching Distance: Legitimate Bodies Dance Theatre Nick Bryson and company reprise their witty negotiation of powersharing through politics and dance, together with a piece for three performers with a recession twist. Jerome Hynes Studio, Wexford Opera House Thurs €12/€10 053-9122400
