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Pyotr Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music
Meet Pyotr Tchaikovsky, the man behind some of the world’s most recognisable music.
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
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Nutcracker: Sugar Plum Fairy Pas de Deux (Extract)
Emma Hawes and Aitor Arrieta light up the stage with timeless beauty and artistry in the Sugar Plum pas de deux.
Nutcracker: Interview with Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smith
Choreographers Arielle Smith and Aaron S. Watkin tell us more about their new Nutcracker production.
Nutcracker: Interview with Dick Bird
Listening to Dick Bird’s creative process for Nutcracker is pure inspiration!
The Sleeping Beauty in 360°: The Garland scene
Prepare to be spellbound by The Sleeping Beauty in 360° with The Garland scene from Act I.
The Sleeping Beauty in 360°: The Vision
Prepare to be spellbound by The Sleeping Beauty in 360° with The Vision scene from Act II.
Four Last Songs: Trailer
Simply divine! Here's a look at David Dawson's Four Last Songs which premiered as part of the Our Voices triple bill in September 2023, and returns in R:Evolution in October 2025.
Akram Khan’s Giselle: Trailer
The greatest romantic ballet and its story of love, betrayal, and redemption, boldly reimagined.
Akram Khan’s Giselle: Ceremony (Extract)
A powerful scene from Akram Khan's version of Giselle - when Hilarion (Ken Saruhashi) leads the Outcasts into a dance for the imperious Landlords.
Akram Khan’s Giselle: The Wilis (Extract)
Giselle (Tamara Rojo) encounters the vengeful and chilling Wilis, led by their Queen, Myrtha (Stina Quagebeur).
Akram Khan’s Giselle: The Character of Giselle
Lead Principal Fernanda Oliveira and former Lead Principal Erina Takahashi discuss the lead role in Akram Khan's Giselle - from their favourite moments to their preparations for embodying the character.
Akram Khan’s Giselle: The Character of Myrtha
Isabelle Brouwers give us an insight into the emotional and physical aspects of taking on the powerful character, Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis, in Akram Khan's Giselle.