English National Ballet

English National Ballet: Rhythm Riot

September 25, 2026 by Charlotte Kasner

English National Ballet are back on form with Rhythm Riot, a cracking triple bill comprising no less than two world premieres

For choreographer Micaela Taylor, it’s all about rhythm

September 11, 2026 by David Mead

A conversation with Micaela Taylor about her work and her new ballet, ‘Bow Out’, part of English National Ballet’s forthcoming Rhythm Riot programme

English National Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 by Nicola Claire

This Sleeping Beauty is not flawless. But the production’s strengths are considerable: the splendour of its costumes, the sweep of the music, the scale of the occasion, and above all Emma Hawes’ luminous Aurora.

Scotland and Japan triumph at the 2025 National Dance Awards

June 25, 2026June 15, 2026 by David Mead

As they celebrate their 40th anniversary, Scottish Dance Theatre won Best Mid-Scale Company, while Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots picked up two awards

National Dance Awards nominations announced

June 25, 2026April 10, 2026 by David Mead

Once again, The Royal Ballet has most nominations with 14 on the short-list. English National Ballet and London City Ballet have four…

English National Ballet: Body & Soul

June 25, 2026March 20, 2026 by Charlotte Kasner

Pite’s Body and Soul (Part 1) demonstrates all the depth and subtlety which we have come to expect from this most exciting of choreographers

Akram Khan’s Giselle: a ballet about being moved

June 25, 2026January 16, 2026 by Zoë Hewitt

Even the afterlife offers no freedom, only a different choreography of obedience. In this Giselle, death is not release. It is relocation.

English National Ballet’s Nutcracker: a box of confectionary delights

June 26, 2026December 20, 2025 by David Mead

It does look absolutely terrific. It brims with colour and life at every turn. There’s a light touch to the story and dance… Easy on the eye couple of hours.