English national ballet and english national ballet school. Perfectly pitched text by expert author kate castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a childs first class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a. Whilst part of the universitys campus, the peacock theatre tends to host theatrical productions from dance companies and is known to host the birmingham rep theatres production of the snowman at christmas time. Swan lake italian princesses excerpt english national ballet. Treat your children with the gift of london theatre today. The peacock theatre has a capacity of 999 seats that are spread across two primary seating sections, the stalls and dress circle.
The original dates were cancelled when we announced the closure of our theatres to reduce the spread of coronavirus. English national ballet is brilliant at introducing ballet to the young with its my first ballet series, staged at the peacock each spring and this year sleeping beauty is the fairytale of choice. Peacock theatre, london the young dancers perform beautifully, and theres no denying the magic of the story, but enbs show could do with. Follow the book tickets button on each shows page, which will take you through to the secure ticketing system. Cinderella is not available to book, please sign up to our newsletter for updates and offers on forthcoming and available shows. A theatre has stood on the site since the 17th century. Known as gibbons tennis court, or the vere street theatre.
Sadlers wells theatre rosebery avenue london ec1r 4tn company registration number. The peacock theatre often plays host to dance performances, conferences, ballet, pop concerts and award ceremonies. Sadlers wells manage all the ticketing for the peacock. Sleeping beauty is an enchanting first encounter with dance for children. English national ballet and english national ballet school peacock theatre 29 march to. Following government advice about coronavirus covid19, it is with great sadness that we announce that performances at the peacock theatre. It is an adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards and the entire theatre is mostly kitted out with yummy mummies, nannies and their darlings in pink flouncy tutus and sparkling tiaras. The performance sold out, girls and boys of all ages. My first ballet cinderella closed april 18, 2020 london buy tickets and see show information. Indoctrinate your children on the joys of london theatre early with tickets to one of the most popular fairytales of all time in ballet form. Important notice covid19 and customer service update more info.
My first ballet cinderella closed april 18, 2020 london. Whilst part of the universitys campus, the peacock theatre tends to host theatrical productions from dance companies and is known to host the birmingham rep theatre s production of the snowman at christmas time. Because every prima ballerina started at the beginning. The peacock theatre previously the royalty theatre is a theatre in the city of westminster, located in portugal street, near aldwych. With a shortened version of sergei prokofievs delightful score and a narrator to help the young audience follow the story of wicked stepsisters, the fairy godmother and a glittering princess, my first ballet. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of prokofievs ravishing score, my first ballet. Cinderella is a unique collaboration between english national ballet and english national ballet school. Featuring an abridged version of tchaikovskys exquisitely gorgeous melodies, my first ballet sleeping beauty is as enchanting as it is entertaining for both adults and children alike. The peacock theatre is located on portugal street and is one of londons most prolific theatres for small and touring productions. Mar, 2020 the peacock theatre has had somewhat of a shaky past, having hosted everything from plays, conferences, and pop concerts to dance performances, ballet, and award ceremonies.
Under the ownership of sadlers wells, the peacock theatre regularly hosts dance productions, including burn the floor, the new english ballet theatre and more. May 12, 2017 my first ballet is designed to be a childs introduction to ballet on the stage. The ever popular my first ballet series returns with a new beautifully adapted version of swan lake, in a unique collaboration between english national ballet and english national ballet school. Everyones favourite ragstoriches story, in a beautifully adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards. However, it sadly did not engage my 3 year old son, who usually loves childrens theatre and concerts. The peacock, portugal street, holborn, wc2a 2ht, london. Discounted in four show merchants of bollywood, shoes and tango. The 999seat house is owned by, and comprises part of the london school of economics and political science campus, who use the theatre for lectures, public talks, conferences, political speeches and open days. My first ballet is designed to be a childs introduction to ballet on the stage. Cinderella navigating the peacock theatre seating plan the peacock theatre has a capacity of 999 seats that are spread across two primary seating sections, the stalls and dress circle.
Cinderella is at the peacock theatre, london, until 22 april. While when originally built in 1911, the theatre was massive with over. As a baby, princess aurora is cursed by the evil carabosse. Peacock theatre is a west end theatre in the city of westminster, london and owned by london school of economics. Swan lake, persuaded by a little girls dream of dance, as i suspect many in the audience are. Apr 18, 2020 english national ballet and english national ballet school my first ballet. This is, shamefully, my first visit to a first ballet, to my first ballet. Peacock theatre, london with a shortened version of sergei prokofievs delightful score and a narrator to help the young audience follow the story of wicked stepsisters, the fairy godmother and a glittering princess, my first ballet. The stage is approximately 36 feet 11 m by 33 feet 10 m. My first sleeping beauty cheap theatre tickets peacock. Giving audiences as young as three the chance to see a performance created just for children, the performance guides young audiences a shortened, hourlong version with tchaikovskys music and a. This charming show features a shortened version of tchaikovskys music, and a narrator to guide the young audience through the story of the beautiful princess odette, who was turned into a swan by the evil magician rothbart.
Cinderella peacock theatre, london with a shortened version of sergei prokofievs delightful score and a narrator to help the young audience follow the story of wicked stepsisters, the fairy godmother and a glittering princess, my first ballet. English national ballet and english national ballet school my first ballet. Heres an easter gift for the children, which has been packed with. Cinderella is a unique collaboration between english national. Tickets for my first ballet sleeping beauty at the peacock theatre are selling out fast.
While when originally built in 1911, the theatre was massive with over 2600 seats, the present theatre houses only 999 seats. The stalls hold a major chunk of the seats at 707 seats with the remaining 283 seats located in the dress circle section and the stage is approximately 36 feet 11 m by 33 feet 10 m. It was not possible for a 3 year old to follow the thread of the story, and the music of. The performance was very oldschool traditional and quite dark in subject matter. Sleeping beauty peacock theatre, london with a narrator to help the young audience follow the classic story of aurora and her true loves kiss, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys beautiful melodies, my first ballet. Perfectly pitched text by expert author kate castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a childs first class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a performance. English national ballet present the classic fairy tale, sleeping beauty, in a colourful and spellbinding show for all the family with a narrator to help the young audience follow the classic story of aurora and her true loves kiss, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys beautiful melodies, my first ballet.
Book tickets to birmingham royal ballet, madam butterfly, message in a bottle, singin in the rain among others. Seating plans, box office details, location and theatre history. With performances at various times throughout the day, and scattered evening performances, my first ballet is a perfect was to enjoy a family day out in london while introducing your little ones to the culturally rich, and magically entertaining world of ballet. Sleeping beauty is an enchanting first encounter with dance for. See more ideas about peacock theatre, london school of economics. Following government advice, all peacock theatre performances have been cancelled for a period of up to 12 weeks, effective 16 march 2020.
The theatre is often used for conferences and speeches as well as host to electric dance and ballet performances. My first ballet sleeping beauty at the peacock theatre. The peacock theatre has had somewhat of a shaky past, having hosted everything from plays, conferences, and pop concerts to dance performances, ballet, and award ceremonies. English national ballet present the classic fairy tale, sleeping beauty, in a colourful and spellbinding show for all the family. Sleeping beauty at the peacock is the perfect introduction to the beauty of ballet, and a fantastic family day out, with a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys gorgeous music. Took my 12 yo son to my first ballet swan lake at the peacock theatre. At lovetheatre we have a great range of dance and opera performances playing in london. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the classic story of aurora and her true loves kiss, and a shortened version of tchaikovskys beautiful melodies, my first ballet.