This small but perfectly formed ballet company, with the eternally youthful-seeming dancers, treated the audience to another outstanding evening of ballet.

Carl Hale as the exuberant Jester immediately set the standard high, with his hilarious expressions, boundless energy and vigour.

Once again Yoshiko Kabuta stood out in a beautiful early pas de trois – a truly accomplished dancer, she is a pleasure to watch.

The main draw of Peter Mallek's work is how traditional it is, and this production in the wonderfully intimate setting of the Tivoli left nobody wanting in that respect – adherence to discipline exudes from the dancers, and you are never left in any doubt that you're getting 100 per cent.

Fantastic costumes and truly impressive acting all went together to create a complete production.

Without a doubt, the shining light of the evening was Samantha Camejo Lunt's Odette – this woman was born to dance, and symbolises the epitome of a prima ballerina – grace, poise and remarkable strength with beautiful placement and perfect lines.

Melanie Cox's Odile can't be ignored however, with an enthralling set of fouettes that left many of us gasping, such was their precision.

Amy Fussell also deserves a mention for some superb footwork.

Not to be forgotten, Phil King's Siegfried was strong, although his long limbs did need a free stage to really shine.

A beautiful evening of ballet once again – this really is a company to watch.