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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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The Sleeping Beauty: Audience Reaction
What did audiences share about their journey into the magic world of The Sleeping Beauty?
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music
Meet Pyotr Tchaikovsky, the man behind some of the world’s most recognisable music.
Ballet Futures: Journey to Nutcracker
In 2024, Ballet Futures dancers performed in Nutcracker with English National Ballet.
Exploring Errand into the Maze
Premiered in New York in 1947, Errand into the Maze is one of Martha Graham’s most popular and best-known ballets.
Errand into the Maze 101
Everything you need to know about Martha Graham's 1947 work, which is rarely seen in the UK.
R:Evolution: Interview with Aaron S. Watkin
We sat down with Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin to hear his vision for the programme R:Evolution.
Four Last Songs (Extract)
Sangeun Lee, Gareth Haw and Lorenzo Trossello are mesmerising in this extract from David Dawson's poignant ballet, Four Last Songs.
New look and feel. More ways to be moved.
We’re excited to unveil our refreshed brand identity, reflecting our mission to open up the possibilities of ballet, to move more people, in more ways, than ever before.
Staging Errand into the Maze
Go behind the scenes as Masha Dashkina Maddux, former principal at the Martha Graham Dance Company, gives us insight into staging Errand Into the Maze.
Nutcracker: Liquorice Allsorts (Extract)
The Liquorice Allsorts in our Nutcracker are pure delight with this adorable cast.
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.
