Insights: The McRae / Vassilev Project

Join the cast and creatives behind The McRae / Vassliev Project in conversation and learn more about the collaboration between Steven McRae and Vasko Vassilev, and the works of violinist Niccolo Paganini, who has inspired this project.

The Royal Ballet dancer Steven Mcrae stands in a well-lit studio with his arms stretched outwards.

How to watch

Tickets

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Dates

3 September 2026

Location

Linbury Theatre

Approximate timings

This event lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without an interval

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Guidance

Suitable for all

Generous support from

Generously supported by

The Paul Hamlyn Education Trust

Discover

As The McRae / Vassilev Project prepares to open on the Linbury Theatre stage, join cast and creatives in conversation about the project, including the inspiration found in the works of violinist Niccolo Paginini.

The McRae/Vassilev Project is directed by Natalie Abrahami (Rusalka, The Turn of the Screw) and features a new creation inspired by the prodigious violinist Niccolo Paganini. The project will also bring together a host of creatives including choreographer Loughlan Prior, set and costume designer Anisha Fields, lighting designer Prema Mehta and video and projection designer Tal Rosner.

This Insight event will be live streamed on our YouTube channel and will be available to watch on RBO Stream.

Discover more about Royal Ballet and Opera productions through a variety of talks, workshops and exclusive rehearsals, showcasing the world-class casts and creatives working on stage and behind the scenes.

Accessibility and resources

For step free-access and wheelchair spaces in the Linbury Theatre, you will need to book seats on the right-hand side of the auditorium.

We have an assistive listening system available to use. Surtitles, captions and translations in English are displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.

Join our Access Scheme for priority access to tickets and to inform us of your access requirements.

See our Accessibility page for more information or view a visitors guide (PDF, 12.0 MB).

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