The classic tale of the Nutcracker gets a thrilling new take courtesy of Cuban-British ballet superstar Carlos Acosta! Reimagining Tchaikovsky's timeless score into a Cuban style with musician, composer and arranger Pepe Gavilondo, Acosta's Nutcracker is set in the vibrant city of Havana, with breathtaking traditional Cuban choreography at its core as the locals prepare for a Christmas like no other! All enhanced by stunning set design and live visuals by Nina Dunn, costume design by Angelo Alberto and lighting designed by Andrew Exeter, witness the Nutcracker like you've never seen it before.

Matthew Bourne's Olivier award-winning The Red Shoes makes a welcome return to Sadler's Wells this Christmas. Based on the 1948 Powell and Pressburger film, which is in turn based on the tragic fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson, The Red Shoes is the story of a talented young dancer who finds herself torn between love and her career, with heartbreaking consequences.

Some of ballets greatest living performers come together for the 20th anniversary edition of the Ballet Icons Gala at the London Coliseum! Celebrating 20 years of top-class ballet, see stars from all around the world performing pieces both classical and modern, including some exclusive commissions created specially for the event, as well as world premieres of the next generation of masterpieces.

The critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet return with this magical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale, leaping off on a UK tour in 2026! Set to the wondrous score of Prokofiev's original ballet, Cinderella is the timeless and enchanting love story that will sweep you off your feet, with sumptuous choreography and an infusion of special effects.

As part of their 2025 UK season, Varna International Ballet is bringing back their wonderful imagining of The Nutcracker, offering a little bit of Christmas spirit in a sparkling and classic production that'll delight, even after the big day itself! Expect glittering sets, costumes and traditional ballet, wrapped up in Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score.

After mesmerising audiences with their illuminated presentation of Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights is back to cast its spell as they bring you the greatest fairytale of all time, the one and only Cinderella! Wearing costumes lit up by 1000s of LEDs, watch as world-class dancers pirouette and leap across the stage in a dazzling display, adding further enchantment to Cinders' magical story. Perfect for all the family, don't miss this glittering new production - it's going to be the sparkliest show in town!