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In 1977, the legendary Rudolf Nureyev created his own version of the ballet Romeo & Juliet for us, when we were then called London Festival Ballet. The weeks of creation were an intense period for everyone involved. Here are five interesting background facts about it. Read more

Today, following our first performance of Le Corsaire in Tokyo, it was announced that Cesar Corrales is being promoted to Principal dancer at the start of the 2017-18 season. Read more

Arguably one of the world’s greatest love stories ever told, Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet has inspired many composers and choreographers. English National Ballet boasts of having two different productions in its current repertoire: Derek Deane’s in-the-round version, which we have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, and Rudolf Nureyev’s, which was created especially for us in 1977 for the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Read more

Our dancers are currently unpacking in Tokyo ready to perform there for the first time in 16 years! Only a couple of weeks ago, we were performing in Belfast for the first time. Hear from Laurretta Summerscales, Principal and Backes & Strauss Brand Ambassador, talk about performing the role of Myrtha in Mary Skeaping's Giselle at the Grand Opera House, Belfast and what she’s looking forward to in Japan. Read more

We're pleased to announce that Joseph Caley will join the Company as Principal for our 2017-18 season. Read more

To discover more about our upcoming season and get closer to the Company, we have an exciting programme of events and workshops. These offer a flavour of life behind the scenes and give further insight to the productions: Akram Khan's Giselle, Kenneth MacMillan's Song of the Earth, August Bournonville's La Sylphide, Rudolf Nureyev's Romeo & Juliet, Wayne Eagling's much-loved Nutcracker, and Roland Petit's Le Jeune Homme et la Mort. Read more