Get ready to say a huge "Joyeux Noel" as once again the fabulous Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal stage their annual holiday extravaganza! Choreographed by the late Fernand Nault it is, of course, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's legendary score, performed live by a live orchestra. Based on the original E.T.A Hoffman tale, this full-scale classical ballet also features 100 local children to play the roles of mice, rats, angels, mirlitons, and even matryoshka dolls!

Inspired by Mexico's rich cultural heritage, Luzia is Cirque Du Soleil's 38th original production, and will be touring under a big top. Named after the Spanish words for light and rain, two elements which play a big part in the show, Luzia was co-written by Daniele Finzi Pasca (who also directs) and Julie Hamelin Finzi.