Madam
Ballet and dance
The Royal Ballet honours its founder Dame Ninette de Valois, who was known within the Company as ‘Madam’, including performances of excerpts from signature De Valois ballets as well as conversation, discussion and film delving into the enduring impact of this seminal figure on The Royal Ballet and the art form. This event is co-curated by Director Kevin O’Hare and Principal Guest Artist Lauren Cuthbertson.
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Tuesday 3 November, 7:30 pm
Wednesday 4 November, 7:30 pm
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This enriching event includes excerpts from signature De Valois ballets including The Rake’s Progress, Checkmate and Job.
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Dancer, teacher, choreographer and artistic director Ninette de Valois (1898–2001) founded The Royal Ballet. The importance of her role in creating not only a world-class national company and school but a unique national style of dance and a British audience for ballet cannot be overstated.
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.
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