Blog - English National Ballet

English-National-Ballet-dancers-rehearsing-La-Sylphide-©-Laurent-Liotardo

The story of Manon – in literature, film and pop

13 Jul 2018

The character of Manon Lescaut has kept on inspiring artists since her story was first written in 1731. And not just in opera and ballet: but also in film (from silent to post-war) and Japanese pop music! Read more

Announcements

Sir Roger Carr to become Chair of English National Ballet

04 Jul 2018

We’re delighted to announce Sir Roger Carr is to become the Chair of our Board of Trustees. Read more

Production Insights

Femmes fatales of ballet

21 Jun 2018

5 min read

A tempting seductress. A mysterious charmer. An entrancing and hypnotising lover. No matter how you describe a femme fatale, French for “fatal woman,” one thing is certain: this archetype of literature, art, and even ballet uses her feminine wiles, such as beauty, charm, and sexual allure, to achieve her goals. Read more

Announcements

Promotions and new dancers joining the Company for the 2018-19 season

19 Jun 2018

As we wrap up another thrilling season, we're excited to announce promotions and new joiners for next season. Read more

Production Insights

Lest We Forget: Audience Reaction

19 Jun 2018

4 min read

Here is a round-up of tweets from audiences who saw Lest We Forget in 2014 and 2015, including our performance of Akram Khan's Dust at Glastonbury Festival. Read more

Announcements

The winner of Emerging Dancer 2018 is Daniel McCormick

12 Jun 2018

Last night, we were pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 Emerging Dancer Award is Daniel McCormick. Read more

Production Insights

The Sleeping Beauty: Audience Reaction

07 Jun 2018

Read what audiences made of our performances of The Sleeping Beauty at the London Coliseum, 6 - 16 Jun 2018. Read more