Birmingham Royal Ballet

Name: Birmingham Royal Ballet
Address: Thorp Street, Birmingham, B54AU, GB
Telephone: +441212453500
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01/11/2024

🎭⏪ We’re looking back at La Fille mal gardée and Luna!

Our autumn tour took us to Birmingham Hippodrome, Theatre Royal Plymouth, and London’s Sadler's Wells, and we’d love your feedback 👀

Did you catch one or both of the ballets? What were your favourite moments from La Fille 🌻 or Luna 💫?

Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🤩 ⬇️

Photography by Tristram Kenton and Katja Ogrin

30/10/2024

Yesterday, BRB Principal Tzu-Chao Chou performed at the International Ballet Festival 'Alicia Alonso' in Havana!

The festival brought together a number of international ballet companies, showcasing a mix of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Tzu-Chao performed Interlinked with ex-BRB Principal Brandon Lawrence (Ballet Zurich), and will also perform the Liebestod solo later this week.

📸 1. Interlinked: Tristram Kenton, 2. Liebestod: Johan Persson.

25/10/2024

La Fille mal gardée opens TONIGHT at London's Sadler's Wells!

With only three performances remaining, don’t miss the ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘beautifully coached and affectionate revival’ (The Guardian) before it closes on Saturday 26 October.

Book now: https://brnw.ch/21wO6Wz

Photography by Tristram Kenton.
Lachlan Monaghan as Colas, Sofia Liñares as Lise, Rory Mackay as Widow Simone.

23/10/2024

We had a blast at Hockley Social Club. last week!

A sold-out crowd joined us for a night of great food, drink and dance. The audience enjoyed a fantastic mix of performances, including a class on stage and extracts from Luna, The Nutcracker, and Melody in Three a new work by our very own Olivia Chang Clarke.

Photography by Lachlan Monaghan.

22/10/2024

Luna opens at London's Sadler's Wells TONIGHT!

Don’t miss the final 3 performances of Luna, our brand-new ballet inspired by the trailblazing women of Birmingham. Conceptualised by BRB Director Carlos Acosta and led by an all-female creative team, Luna explores powerful themes of women’s roles, education and empowerment.

Luna is at Sadler’s Wells 22 & 23 October, book now: https://brnw.ch/21wO0rj

Photography by Katja Ogrin.

21/10/2024

World Ballet Day may not be happening this year (San Francisco Ballet, Royal Ballet And Opera and The Australian Ballet are having a well-deserved year off), but we’ve got together with our fellow companies across the country to bring you a celebration of ballet none the less! 🩰

On Wednesday 6 November, Birmingham Royal Ballet will be joined by English National Ballet, Northern Ballet and the Royal Academy of Dance with a selection of exclusive online events to celebrate the joy that ballet brings to people’s lives as well as highlight the diverse talent across the industry. 🤩

Details of the day’s events:

11am – Birmingham Royal Ballet will start the day off with Class on Stage. The class was shot during the companies opening week of Luna at the Birmingham Hippodrome and was led by Répétiteur Yvette Regueiro and accompanied by pianist Jeanette Wong. Watch here: https://brnw.ch/21wNXwb

12pm – Northern Ballet: Sky Above, Voices Within by George Liang

1pm – English National Ballet Class

2pm – Royal Academy of Dance Silver Swan Class.

19/10/2024

“It’s just so enjoyable, so if you’ve never been to a modern ballet before, you must come and see this one”

Audiences are loving our brand-new ballet Luna, which tours to London’s Sadler’s Wells next week! 🩰

Based on a concept created by Carlos Acosta and led by an all-female creative team, Luna is inspired by the pioneering women of Birmingham and explores universal themes through sweeping dramatic movement and intense, intimate moments of darkness and light. 🌙

Luna is at Sadler's Wells 22 & 23 October, don’t miss your last chance to see the innovative last ballet of Carlos Acosta's Birmingham trilogy: https://brnw.ch/21wNVke

17/10/2024

'Applying for LEAP Ambassadors was one of the best decisions I made for myself!' Katy Watkins, BRB Assistant Stage Manager

'Being an Ambassador gave me an insight into a career I didn’t think was possible for me. I discovered a newfound love for working backstage, enabling me to help create the magic on stage.' ✨

🚨 Get your application in quick to join the 2024 cohort of LEAP Ambassadors - the deadline is just a week away.

The Ambassadors scheme is a free professional development programme. If you are aged 16-25 and interested in behind-the-scenes experience in the arts industry, find out more by clicking the link below and signing up for our Applicant day on Monday 28 October.
All welcome, whether in full-time education or the world of work.

📅 Application deadline: Thursday 24 October
Applicant day: Monday 28 October
Programme starts: Friday 1 November.

Find out more and apply: https://brnw.ch/21wNRXr

Photography by Andy Gale.

16/10/2024

15/10/2024

A huge thank you to Jerwood Foundation who will be generously funding the next two years of BRB2 and their UK tours!

Jerwood Foundation was established in 1977 to support excellence and emerging talent in the arts in the UK and has to date donated over £110 million. This new partnership will support 15 young dancers to take a new ballet programme across two regional tours performing in up to ten venues.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wNNe7

Photography by Robert Ward.

13/10/2024

We aimed for the moon and landed in the stars! ✨

We’re still beaming after the world premiere of Luna, the final ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy.

With an all-female creative team inspired by the stories of Birmingham’s trailblazing women, watch our new trailer for a teaser of what to expect! 🌙

Luna is on at London’s Sadler's Wells on Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 October 2024. With only 3 shows left, don't miss out! Book your tickets now: https://brnw.ch/21wNIQV

Music composed by Kate Whitley and lyrics by Sabrina Mahfouz.

Birmingham Hippodrome Ex Cathedra

10/10/2024

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “filled to the brim with humour, romance, and superb classical ballet” (Small House Big Trips), La Fille mal gardée opens tonight at Theatre Royal Plymouth!

Lise has a choice to make. Loaded country bumpkin or penniless, hunky farmhand? Of course, there’s no contest, but her mum has other ideas. Heels are dug in and sparks fly as a mother-daughter battle ensues.

Who will Lise choose? Book now to find out! https://brnw.ch/21wNEcG

Photography by Tristram Kenton.

09/10/2024

Just a year ago BRB was on tour in Orlando, Florida, beautifully welcomed by our friends there.

Today we are sending our love and support, in the face of what is expected to be Florida’s biggest storm in 100 years, to the people of Florida and to our colleagues at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, The Sarasota Ballet, Orlando Ballet Company and School and United Ballet Theatre.

08/10/2024

We're on the road again! La Fille mal gardée opens this week at Theatre Royal Plymouth 🤩

If you’re looking for “a feel-good, laugh-out-loud night at the theatre” (Small House Big Trips), look no further - La Fille mal gardée is “one of the most enjoyable things you can possibly come to see” (audience comment). 🌻

La Fille mal gardée opens in Plymouth Thu 10 - Sat 12 October 2024, and then opens in London Sadler's Wells Fri 25 - Sat 26 October 2024.

There’s still time to book your tickets: https://brnw.ch/21wNzAF

08/10/2024

This Black History Month we're celebrating the profound contributions Black and Brown artists have made to the world of dance 🖤

Take a glimpse behind the scenes as we prepare for Legacy, The Royal Ballet's mixed programme celebrating talent from around the world.

🎥 Stream our Insight session live from 7.30pm BST: https://bit.ly/3XTMb9s

06/10/2024

Our LEAP Ambassadors scheme is back for 2024... and we're looking for our next cohort!

Are you looking for behind the scenes experience in ballet? Our Ambassadors scheme is a free professional development programme for young people aged 16-25, designed to fit around education or work commitments.

Application deadline Thursday 24 October, applicant day Monday 28 October and experience begins Friday 1 November.

Find out more and apply: https://brnw.ch/21wNvkx

Photography by Andy Gale.

05/10/2024

You asked, we listened... here are some Oscar the pony highlights from La Fille mal gardée at Birmingham Hippodrome! 🐴

Oscar, the 20 year old Welsh pony, loved the attention of dancers and enjoyed a nap backstage. Don't be fooled by Oscar's love of attention though, he isn't a diva! His only dressing room request is a bucket of slop.

You can see Oscar on tour with La Fille mal gardée at Theatre Royal Plymouth (10-12 October) and London's Sadler's Wells (25-26 October). 🌻

We’re not horsing around, don’t miss out and book your tickets now: https://brnw.ch/21wNueR

03/10/2024

We're over the moon that Luna debuts tonight in Birmingham! 💫

Based on a concept created by Carlos Acosta and led by an all female creative team, Luna is inspired by the pioneering women of Birmingham and explores universal themes such as empowerment and learning to dream big with intimate moments of darkness and light. 🌙

Luna is the last ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy, don’t miss it! Book your tickets here: https://brnw.ch/21wNqFA

02/10/2024

We’re excited for our upcoming Curtain Raiser performance in partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome!

Ahead of Friday's performance of Luna, there will be a performance of Visible, a dynamic and powerful piece performed by a cast of young people that brings to life the themes of identity, power and belonging. Inspired by the art of Barbara Walker and choreographed by Siobhan Hayes, Visible celebrates the power of women’s creativity but asks why women still need to work harder to get their voices heard, concerns listened to, and ideas recognised.

Visible has been created in just six days of rehearsal with the cast, we can't wait for you to see it!

Book now to see Visible and Luna: https://brnw.ch/21wNoCg

(Images from our last Curtain Raiser, Seraphina, in 2022)

01/10/2024

BRB returns to Japan! 🇯🇵🩰

We’re thrilled to take BRB's Cinderella & The Sleeping Beauty to Japan next year for the first time under the direction of Carlos Acosta. 🤩

Our tour kicks off at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, where The Sleeping Beauty will premiere from Friday 20 June to Sunday 22 June, followed by Cinderella from Friday 27 June to Sunday 29 June. The Sleeping Beauty will then head to Osaka Fenice Sacay on Wednesday 2 July, and will conclude in Nagoya Aichi Prefectural Art Theater on Saturday 5 July.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wNmfY

30/09/2024

Somebody pinch us… Our brand-new ballet Luna premieres this week in Birmingham! 💫

Take a look behind the scenes of rehearsals before the show opens this Thursday 🤩

Based on a concept created by Carlos Acosta, five female choreographers tackle universal themes through sweeping dramatic movement and intense, intimate moments of darkness and light.

Don’t miss out on this breathtaking new production and book your tickets for Luna: https://brnw.ch/21wNk5x

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Luna audience reactions

“It’s just so enjoyable, so if you’ve never been to a modern ballet before, you must come and see this one” Audiences are loving our brand-new ballet Luna, which tours to London’s Sadler’s Wells next week! 🩰 Based on a concept created by Carlos Acosta and led by an all-female creative team, Luna is inspired by the pioneering women of Birmingham and explores universal themes through sweeping dramatic movement and intense, intimate moments of darkness and light. 🌙 Luna is at Sadler's Wells 22 & 23 October, don’t miss your last chance to see the innovative last ballet of Carlos Acosta's Birmingham trilogy: https://brnw.ch/21wNVke

Luna Trailer

We aimed for the moon and landed in the stars! ✨ We’re still beaming after the world premiere of Luna, the final ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy. With an all-female creative team inspired by the stories of Birmingham’s trailblazing women, watch our new trailer for a teaser of what to expect! 🌙 Luna is on at London’s Sadler's Wells on Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 October 2024. With only 3 shows left, don't miss out! Book your tickets now: https://brnw.ch/21wNIQV Music composed by Kate Whitley and lyrics by Sabrina Mahfouz. Birmingham Hippodrome Ex Cathedra

La Fille mal gardée vox pops

We're on the road again! La Fille mal gardée opens this week at Theatre Royal Plymouth 🤩 If you’re looking for “a feel-good, laugh-out-loud night at the theatre” (Small House Big Trips), look no further - La Fille mal gardée is “one of the most enjoyable things you can possibly come to see” (audience comment). 🌻 La Fille mal gardée opens in Plymouth Thu 10 - Sat 12 October 2024, and then opens in London Sadler's Wells Fri 25 - Sat 26 October 2024. There’s still time to book your tickets: https://brnw.ch/21wNzAF

Luna rehearsal trailer

Somebody pinch us… Our brand-new ballet Luna premieres this week in Birmingham! 💫 Take a look behind the scenes of rehearsals before the show opens this Thursday 🤩 Based on a concept created by Carlos Acosta, five female choreographers tackle universal themes through sweeping dramatic movement and intense, intimate moments of darkness and light. Don’t miss out on this breathtaking new production and book your tickets for Luna: https://brnw.ch/21wNk5x

Take a look at rehearsals for La Fille mal gardée as Momoko Hirata and Max Maslen rehearse the much-loved ribbon pas de deux from Act I! 🎀🌻 In this ballet, Lise and Colas' playful love defies the wishes of Lise's mother, Widow Simone. Widow Simone plans for Lise to marry loaded country bumpkin Alain. Heels are dug in and sparks fly, as a mother-daughter battle ensues. 👀 Book your tickets for a romantic and fun night out: https://brnw.ch/21wMYys Pianist: Yen Lee.

You're invited! Join us this evening, Wednesday 18 September at 7pm for a Facebook Live event of a special one-off rehearsal for our brand new ballet, Luna! You can watch the livestream on Facebook or YouTube, and it will be available to watch afterwards on those platforms. We will be joined by Arielle Smith who is choreographing Act II Scene 1 as well as Artistic Director Carlos Acosta, Principals Céline Gittens, Yaoqian Shang, Soloist Sofia Linares, First Artist Rachele Pizzillo, Artists Olivia Chang Clarke, Tessa Hogge, Hannah Martin and Yuki Sugiura. This is an exciting chance to discover and learn more about the final instalment of Carlos Acosta's Birmingham inspired trilogy of new works.

Take a look at Luna rehearsals! 👀 Check out the rehearsal trailer for Learning To Dream Big, a scene of our upcoming new ballet Luna that has been choreographed by Seeta Patel! 💫 Tackling universal themes through sweeping dramatic movement and intense, intimate moments of darkness and light, Luna is the innovative last ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy 🤩 Don’t miss out on this breathtaking journey to the moon and back and book your tickets for Luna: https://brnw.ch/21wMFuN Music composed by Kate Whitley and lyrics by Sabrina Mahfouz.

Luna 'Learning to Dream Big' theme video

“having those big dreams for girls and women in this city are really important"🌙 Inspired by local pioneering women, hear from one of the five choreographers, Seeta Patel, producer, Caroline Davis, and author, Louise Palfreyman, about Luna, the innovative final ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy. 🩰 Visiting Birmingham Hippodrome and London Sadler's Wells, book your seats today: https://brnw.ch/21wMxcF 💫 Music composed by Kate Whitley and lyrics by Sabrina Mahfouz.

BRB LIVE: Luna Rehearsal with Arielle Smith

Welcome to our livestream of a special one-off rehearsal of Luna! We are joined by Arielle Smith who is choreographing Act II Scene 1 as well as Artistic Director Carlos Acosta, Principals Céline Gittens, Soloist Sofia Linares, First Artist Rachele Pizzillo and Artists Olivia Chang Clarke, Tessa Hogge, Hannah Martin and Yuki Sugiura.

An Evening with BRB at Hockley Social Club returns!

We’re back! An Evening with BRB at Hockley Social Club returns this October! 🤩 Join us at Hockley Social Club. on Wednesday 16 October for an evening exploring some of the Company's latest brilliant new ballets. 🩰 As part of an evening of great food, drink and entertainment, we'll be showing up-close the hard work and artistry that goes into the exquisite, world-class performances BRB delivers on stage. 🥙🍸 Look back to our first event with Hockley Social Club in this video and book your tickets today: https://brnw.ch/21wMkte

“The work explores how adversity and challenges can result in inspiration" 💫 Inspired by local pioneering women, hear from one of the five choreographers, Thais Suarez, producer, Caroline Davis, and author, Louise Palfreyman, about Luna, the innovative final ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy. 🩰 Luna opens in one month and will visit Birmingham Hippodrome and London Sadler's Wells, so don’t miss out and book your seats: https://brnw.ch/21wMji7 🌙 Music: excerpt from Gabriel Fauré's Requiem (from Requiem and Other Choral Works, courtesy of PENTATONE).

Luna rehearsals with Arielle Smith

Take a look at Luna rehearsals! 👀 Check out the rehearsal trailer for Empowerment, a scene choreographed by Arielle Smith from our upcoming new ballet Luna! 💫 Inspired by Louise Palfreyman's book Once Upon a Time in Birmingham: Women who Dared to Dream, this innovative last ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy celebrates the city’s trailblazing women. 🤩 Find out more and book your tickets for Luna: https://brnw.ch/21wMeyM 'There Is Silence', composed by Kate Whitley and words by Laura Attridge.

“The themes for Luna are really about the role of the brilliant women that have forged this city" 💫 Inspired by local pioneering women, hear from one of the five choreographers, Arielle Smith, producer, Caroline Davis, and author, Louise Palfreyman, about what you can expect from Luna, the innovative final ballet of Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy. 🩰 Luna orbits to Birmingham Hippodrome and London Sadler's Wells this October, don’t miss this groundbreaking new ballet: https://brnw.ch/21wM7rY 🌙 'There Is Silence', composed by Kate Whitley and words by Laura Attridge.

Luna rehearsals are underway! 👀 Check out the rehearsal trailer for Making the Invisible Visible, a scene from our new ballet Luna, choreographed by Iratxe Ansa! 💫 Exploring themes of women overcoming oppression and adversity, Iraxte's powerful work is the second scene in Act II of Luna, the final ballet in Carlos Acosta’s Birmingham trilogy. 🤩 Find out more and book your tickets: https://brnw.ch/21wM383 Music composed by Kate Whitley and lyrics by Sabrina Mahfouz.

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get into the taxi of course! 🐔🚕 Today we're looking back to our last run of La Fille mal gardée in 2018 and the fun we had out and about in Birmingham in our branded taxi, sharing the joy of dance with people young and old. La Fille mal gardée returns to Birmingham Hippodrome from 25 -28 September before setting off on tour to Theatre Royal Plymouth (10-12 October) and London Sadler's Wells (25-26 October). Don’t miss out on an im-peck-able visit to the ballet, book now: https://brnw.ch/21wLYXv

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