Edinburgh Playhouse cancels Russian Ballet performances
It's as fighting continues in Ukraine following a Russian invasion
Upcoming performances by the Russian State Ballet at the Edinburgh Playhouse have been cancelled.
It comes as fighting continues across Ukraine in the face of a Russian invasion.
Event organiser the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) said: "We stand firmly behind the people and nation of Ukraine at this time.
"Consequently, the decision has been taken to cancel the forthcoming visit of the Russian State Ballet Company of Siberia to our venues, Edinburgh Playhouse and Bristol Hippodrome, which were scheduled to take place between 3-5 March and 25-26 March respectively.
"We hope for a swift return to peace and stability in the region."
The Russian State Ballet Company of Siberia had been due to perform from Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th March.
Performances have been cancelled at several other theatres in the UK.
The ATG said it will be in touch with customers who hold tickets for the performances as soon as possible.