London City Ballet
Reborn and returning for 2025, London City Ballet, formerly the resident company of Sadler’s Wells, returns after a triumphant first year touring Asia, America, and Europe.
This season brings a bold new repertoire featuring rarely seen works and standout international artists. Highlights include George Balanchine’s Haieff Divertimento, unseen outside the USA for decades; Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, set to Mussorgsky’s score with Kandinsky-inspired visuals; and Liam Scarlett’s Consolations & Liebestraum, a moving portrayal of love’s journey, last seen in the UK in 2009. Paris Opera Ballet’s Florent Melac also debuts a new work, blending fluid musicality with intimate partnering.
London City Ballet continues its momentum, forging a bold path across the world stage.
Sat 12 Jul
Starting from £15
K2CO’s
A Thing of Beauty
A Thing of Beauty – A double bill of beautiful, exhilarating and new dance by award winning choreographer Rosie Kay with her new company, K2CO.
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever” – John Keats Fantasia is inspired by the relationship between music and dance, Fantasia is a tour-de-force danced by three exquisite female dancers. With music by Vivaldi, Beethoven and Bach, this is a treat for the senses.
Adult Female Dancer is Kay’s first and only autobiographical solo work, danced by Kay herself. Moving, honest and ultimately fully life- affirming.
A feast of dance, full of honesty, beauty and joy. Expect to leave the theatre with the desire to dance!
Sat 21 Jun
Starting from £15
Gary Clarke Company Detention
Gary Clarke Company proudly presents DETENTION – a powerful new dance theatre show following the award-winning Coal and Wasteland.
DETENTION explores the impact of Section 28, a 1988 law under Thatcher’s government that banned the “promotion of homosexuality,” forcing the LGBT+ community into fear and secrecy during a time of industrial decline and the AIDS crisis.
Blending personal and political stories, including insights from the LGBT+ Switchboard Logbooks, Gary Clarke’s evocative choreography is brought to life by a dynamic cast, striking visuals, and a soundtrack by iconic industrial band TEST DEPT.
A bold, moving look at violence, protest, unlikely allies, and resilience.
Wed 08 & Thu 09 Oct
Starting from £15
Imperial Classical Ballet
Swan Lake
After last year’s triumphant success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is proud to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of Swan Lake.
A Story of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption
Swan Lake tells the unforgettable tale of two women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so closely that they can be mistaken for one another. This compelling story follows the tragic romance of Princess Odette, who is cursed by an evil spell to live as a swan by day and a woman by night.
Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and the live orchestra’s rich performance add emotional depth to this masterpiece. Swan Lake captures the entire range of human emotions – from hope and despair to tenderness and ecstasy – making it a truly unparalleled experience.
Sun 12 Oct
Starting from £37
International ballet superstar, Carlos Acosta, brings his five star production of Nutcracker in Havana to the Blackpool Grand stage following its sell out premiere tour.
Wed 12 to Sat 15 Nov
Starting from £15
Set to an exuberant Cuban version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale. For dance fans around the globe, Carlos is an international superstar of the classical ballet world. Born in Havana and trained at the National School of Ballet in Cuba, he went on to dance professionally with the world’s most prestigious companies, with London’s Royal Ballet becoming his home. Having tackled huge titles throughout his career, from Carmen to Don Quixote, Nutcracker in Havana is an opportunity for Acosta to fuse this festive treat with a little Havana heat.
