Pavel Dmitrichenko, the dancer convicted of organizing a horrific acid attack on the Bolshoi Ballet’s artistic director in 2013, has been allowed to return to the world-famous theatre to use its rehearsal suites.

Mr Dmitrichenko, who was released on probation halfway through his six year sentence earlier this year, told the Telegraph that he was using the theatre’s facilities for training but did not say whether there was any prospect of him returning to the stage with the renowned ballet company.

“Yes, I have been training there for a couple of months,” said the 32 year old soloist, who gained fame for starring in roles including Ivan the Terrible.