♦ Location: London – England
♦ Artistic Director: Kevin O’Hare CBE
♦ Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
♦ Affiliated School: The Royal Ballet School
♦ Founded in 1931 by Dame Ninette de Valois as Vic-Wells Ballet. Name change to The Royal Ballet granted by Royal Charter in 1956 to mark its 25th anniversary.
The Royal Ballet 2026-2027 Season
The Royal Ballet 2026-2027 season celebrates Wayne McGregor during his 20th year as the company’s Resident Choreographer with the return of MADDADDAM and Chroma, as well as its Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton with a dedicated triple-bill (Les Rendezvous, Symphonic Variations, and Daphnis and Chloë).
Mixed programs titled “Visionaries” and “Disruptors” showcase neo-classical and contemporary works by Jerome Robbins, Kenneth MacMillan, Pam Tanowitz, Akram Khan, and Joshua Junker while full-length favorites Manon, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake appeal to classical ballet fans.
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The Royal Ballet Upcoming Performances
The Royal Ballet: Mayerling
The Royal Ballet: La Fille mal gardée
The Royal Ballet: So Are We: León and Lightfoot
The Royal Ballet: Marianela – Timeless
The Royal Ballet: Manon in London
The Royal Ballet: Visionaries in London
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker in London
The Royal Ballet: Landmarks in London
The Royal Ballet Reviews, News, and Features
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