Le Corsaire

Reasons to watch

A swashbuckling romp, full of thrilling dancing

Gorgeous score played by English National Ballet Philharmonic

Travel to a faraway land for the adventures of a dashing pirate, Conrad, and his feisty girlfriend Medora. Will they outfox evil schemers and find happiness on the high seas?

From a vibrant market square to a moonlit cave and a lavish palace, get swept away by this epic ballet escapade.

English National Ballet’s Le Corsaire is “hugely enjoyable entertainment” (The Daily Telegraph). Expect a swashbuckling romp, full of thrilling dancing by a brilliant cast of performers, with gorgeous decors and costumes created by Hollywood’s Bob Ringwood, all set to a romantic score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.

English National Ballet is the only UK company to perform this classic story ballet. Our extravagant production, staged by Anna-Marie Holmes, has enthralled audiences and received rave reviews across the world, including Paris and Tokyo.

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“Glorious, unabashed fun.”

Evening Standard

“A roaring, madcap success.”

Financial Times

“A riot of colours.”

The Guardian

“Fabulously entertaining. Alina Cojocaru is a blissful Medora, flying through the choreography with sparkling, flirtatious élan.”

The Observer

Principal Cast

Medora – Alina Cojocaru
Conrad – Vadim Muntagirov
Gulnare – Erina Takahashi
Lankendem – Dmitri Gruzdyev
Ali Junor – Souza
Birbanto – Yonah Acosta
Pasha – Michael Coleman

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