For all the theatrical excellence which can be enjoyed in the South throughout the year, productions of Giselle are a particular rarity.

Yet suddenly, ballet fans have been granted three versions of the story to savour. Celebrated domestic production companies The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet are touring the chilling tale in London and elsewhere, but arguably the most intriguing rendition comes to Brighton from much further afield.

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has built an international reputation for delivering performances of stunning quality and depth since forming almost 30 years ago.

The region originally conceived a ballet collective in 1956 through the Siberian Ballet Theatre, who share artistic director Sergei Bobrov with the younger outfit.

"We love the way British audiences understand ballet," says Bobrov, excited by the "pure classical ballet" of Giselle. "You can feel the reaction as our performance reaches them."

Essentially a centre of excellence for Russia's finest ballet talents, the company has created its own school, producing a plethora of international champions under the watchful guidance of the country's finest instructors.

Modelling themselves on the traditions and style of the legendary Bolshoi Ballet, the soloists and corps de ballet are renowned for their impressive physical ability and dazzling costumes.

Such qualities have seen their performance of Romeo And Juliet rewarded with a nomination for Best Ballet Production in Russia's prestigious Golden Mask Awards, while Bobrov is honoured to have been selected as Best Director on the 50th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre.

"We've tried to express the power of the piece by adding elements we've found in Shakespeare," he says.

"I find English theatres particularly challenging. You have to adapt to the dimensions of every single theatre if you want to produce a special performance."

The cast also relish representing their homeland, describing their art as a striking example of the talent, strength and devotion of the Siberian people.

"Our country is freezing but our performances are full of warmth and strong emotion," promises Bobrov.

"It reflects the heat and passion of our identity."

Starts at 7.30pm, Tues & Sat mats 2.30pm, £12-£28.50, 01273 328488