See The Nutcracker this Christmas

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The Nutcracker at the Royal Albert Hall

Created exclusively for the Royal Albert Hall, with gorgeous period costumes and dazzling projections, this Christmas classic is brought to life by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s world-class ballet dancers and orchestra, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

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Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote

Don Quixote returns in 2026, full of thrilling pas de deux and delightful music. Treat yourself and your family to some Spanish sunshine.

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Ashton Rediscovered: Scène d'amour

Tuesday 20 January 2026. Watch BRB Principal Samara Downs coach the Scène d'amour pas de deux, originally created for Margot Fonteyn and Michael Somes. Featuring dancers Lachlan Monaghan and Yaoqian Shang.

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The Maiden of Venice

Carlos Acosta reimagines 19th-century classic La Bayadère for performances in 2027.

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We've added some original Black Sabbath – The Ballet merchandise to our online shop. Limited sizes and stock available - grab some while you can!

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The Maiden of Venice Fundraising Gala

Join us on 26 March 2026 for an exclusive evening of delicious food, dazzling music and ballet performances inspired by the new production, and the opportunity to support Carlos’s vision in Birmingham Royal Ballet's home city.

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Two dancers are on a black stage at Hockley Social Club in front of a black brick wall with the Birmingham Royal Ballet logo in thick, white letters projected onto it. In front, to the left and right of the dancers are audience members seated at tables with red candles on them. The audience members in front of the dancers and to the right are stood in front of the camera, looking at the stage, so, only the backs of their heads are in the image. The audience members to the left have their faces lit by the stage lights and are also looking at the dancers. The two dancers are just off-centre of the image and are playing the role of Odette and Prince Siegfried from Swan Lake. Céline Gittens is playing Odette. Céline has black hair tied in a bun and is wearing a white feathered headband with silver tiara. Céline is wearing a white tutu, sequinned top, white tights and pale pink pointe shoes. Céline’s arms are raised, the left slightly higher than the right, Céline’s eyes are closed, with gaze pointing downwards at Siegfried. Brandon Lawrence is playing Prince Siegfried. Brandon has short black hair and is wearing a black top, decorated with gold embellishments and is also wearing black tights. Brandon is holding Céline around the waist with both arms and is facing the right of the image, gaze affixed at Céline. Above the dancers heads is a rig of blue stage lighting, which is shining down onto the dancers, creating a mystical atmosphere. Behind the dancers but in front of the wall is a music stand, and a dimly lit black baby grand piano. In the background you can see the hints of the industrial setting of Hockley Social Club, such as artificial plants and silver pipes.

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