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Nutcracker in a Nutshell: everything you need to know ahead of this festive season
Known worldwide by ballet and non-ballet fans alike, Nutcracker is celebrated as a festive staple, enjoyed by audiences for over a century.
Akram Khan’s Giselle: Hilarion and the Wilis (extract)
The moment when Hilarion (danced by Ken Saruhashi) is surrounded by the vengeful Wilis and their queen Myrtha (Emma Hawes).
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Nutcracker: Prologue (extract)
Step onto the streets of Edwardian London in this glorious extract from the beginning of our Nutcracker.
The art of classicism: inside the choreography of The Sleeping Beauty
We speak to the Artistic team working on the production and explore why The Sleeping Beauty remains such a defining work.
Creating moving, meaningful experiences – on stage and beyond
With our national tour underway, we explore how English National Ballet opens up the possibilities of ballet - through performance, participation, and meaningful experiences beyond the stage.
5 things you didn’t know about The Sleeping Beauty – the ultimate fairytale ballet
From enchanting storytelling to majestic costumes, this ballet invites audiences of all ages to feel the magic of this fairytale.
5 of the most challenging roles for female ballet dancers
We explore five of the most challenging lead roles for female ballet dancers in the classical repertoire.
From the Wings: Princess Florine and Bluebird
Katja Khaniukova and Daniel McCormick delight as Princess Florine and Bluebird in Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty.
Ballet Gift Ideas from English National Ballet
With English National Ballet's brand-new Nutcracker just around the corner, the festive countdown is on!
English National Ballet Performs for Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace
The Company were honoured to perform at this special event marking the Company’s 75th anniversary and looking ahead to the future.
Creating the World of Nutcracker: Interview with Designer Dick Bird
Our new production of Nutcracker invites audiences to join us on a fantastical journey.
The Sleeping Beauty: over a century of history
Discover the history behind the beloved fairytale ballet The Sleeping Beauty.
Behind the Scenes of The Sleeping Beauty
Let's go behind the scenes with our fantastic dancers, as they rehearse and perform The Sleeping Beauty.
Aaron S. Watkin on The Sleeping Beauty
English National Ballet's Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, talks about the magic of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty
