Bolshoi Theatre's French tour an instant sellout
Published: 06 January, 2008, 16:37
The Russian Bolshoi Theatre has started a two-week tour of France. The Bolshoi company will perform a Triple Bill of the Queen of Spades, Spartacus and, for the first time in 150 years, Le Corsaire.
On Saturday they were hosted by one of France's most famous stages – Palais Garnier. All the tickets for the 14-day tour sold out within hours of going on sale.
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