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Video: James Hay and Bennett Gartside Discuss Playing Step-Sisters in The Royal Ballet's CINDERELLA

James Hay and Bennett Gartside discuss their performance as the step-sisters in The Royal Ballet's Cinderella, in the video here! Performances run through 16 January.

CINDERELLA Runs at the Royal Ballet This Holiday Season

This Christmas, The Royal Ballet invites you to the ball with Frederick Ashton’s spectacular Cinderella.  A fairytale like no other, this magical ballet boasts astonishing stagecraft, enchanting design and exquisite dance.  This much-loved ballet is a masterpiece for all the family to enjoy this festive period. 

Review: LEGACY, Royal Ballet and Opera

It’s interesting to consider that ballet began its development in the mid 16th century, however it wasn't until around 400 years later that BIPOC (American) dancers Maria Tallchief, Raven Wilkinson and Arthur Mitchell, first joined ballet companies.

The Royal Ballet's LEGACY Comes to the Linbury Theatre

As part of Black History Month celebrations at the Royal Ballet and Opera, dancers from The Royal Ballet will be joined by dancers from national and international companies in Legacy.

The Royal Ballet Reveals Company Promotions, New Joiners and Leavers

Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O’Hare revealed promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2024/25 Season.  

Review: SARASOTA BALLET GALA - ASHTON WORLDWIDE, Royal Opera House

The final Ashton Worldwide bill at the Royal Opera House (23-24 season) was a Gala programme performed by the Sarasota Ballet in the Linbury Theatre

Choreographers And Composers For Mcnicol Ballet Collective's Compositions & Configurations Creative Residency Announced

Discover the talented choreographers and composers behind the scenes of McNicol Ballet Collective's latest production, COMPOSITIONS & CONFIGURATIONS.

The Royal Ballet's SWAN LAKE Returns to the Royal Opera House

This Spring, The Royal Ballet's sumptuous production of Swan Lake returns to the Royal Opera House's Main Stage. Opening in Spring and returning in Summer, the production remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon, demanding delicacy, grace, and strong, virtuosic technique from the dancers that take on its central roles.  

Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Royal Opera House

The world can often seem so grey at the moment, so any opportunity to step into the light is most welcome. There can be few festive shows that ignite such a sense of wonder and delight as the Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker. If the festive season is all about tradition, then Peter Wright’s 1984 production, modelled on Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet, is exactly what any ballet lover wants to see.

The Royal Opera House Presents a New Program and Festival to Celebrate Black History Month

The Royal Opera House presents a new program and festival to celebrate Black History Month. Learn about the exciting events and performances honouring Black artists and their contributions to the arts.

Review: UNTITLED, 2023/CORYBANTIC GAMES/ANASTASIA ACT III, Royal Opera House

Perhaps it’s already clear, but this is a rather subdued triple bill to bring the 22/23 season to a close. Earnest in tone and at times devastating in appeal. 

Review: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, Royal Opera House

After a long, hard run of Nutcracker, both London’s premier ballet companies are providing somewhat of a Tchiakovsky exhibition with English National Ballet offering Swan Lake and now the Royal Ballet giving one of their signature works, The Sleeping Beauty, an extended run until June.

The Royal Ballet Celebrates Christmas With The Return Of THE NUTCRACKER

Nothing says Christmas quite like The Nutcracker, and this year The Royal Ballet celebrates the festive season with this perennial favourite. Peter Wright's much-loved production of the 19th-century classic received its premiere in 1984 and has become a staple of The Royal Ballet's repertory.

Review: MEN IN MOTION, London Coliseum

Ivan Putrov’s annual celebration of the male dancer returns to the Coliseum with a diverse programme of work, old and new. “Ballet conjures up an image of tutus and pointe shoes,” he says, keen to showcase what else the art form can offer since 2012.

Casting and Repertoire Announced For MEN IN MOTION

This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special one-off performance featuring 18 internationally renowned dancers performing over 20 pieces from much-loved classical ballets and contemporary works, at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November.

Ivan Putrov Presents MEN IN MOTION at The London Coliseum in November

This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special one-off performance at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November. Originally conceived a decade ago by Ivan Putrov, dancer, producer and former Principal of The Royal Ballet, Men in Motion sees the male dancer take centre stage, showcasing the development and evolution of men in ballet over the last century.

The Royal Ballet Announces Company Promotions, New Joiners, and Leavers 

Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 Season.   

The Royal Ballet Launches New Athleisure Wear Range

The Royal Ballet's new clothing and accessory collection combines high-quality materials with great attention to detail, resulting in luxurious yet practical items for everyday use. Designed with sustainability in mind from the outset, these products are sourced, made and printed in Britain. 

BWW Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Royal Opera House

A beautiful production that does not intend to break new ground - and is all the better for it.