Andrew's choices for 2026
Ballet in London
As a ballet professional, I am thrilled to present my choice of the best ballet performances in London for 2026. Its great that my friends are planning to visit the ballet too as part of their music and arts programme for this year. Join me in exploring the best London has to offer! Register your interest in any of my events on this site and Jeremy will contact you to arrange the trip
Andrew Ward was born in Buckinghamshire, England and trained at The Royal Ballet School from 1970 - 1978, winning the International Ballet Competition, Prix de Lausanne in 1976. He joined the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, in 1978; dancing in all the major classics, including soloist roles such as Florestan in Dame Ninette de Valois' production of Sleeping Beauty, the Three Dancing Gentlemen in MacMillan's Manon, and the Pas de Trois in Gloria.
Ballet
Adolphe Adam
Giselle
A romantic ballet about a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner, only to die of a broken heart. Giselle remains one of the most popular Romantic ballets of all time. The story brings together an engaging mix of human passions, supernatural forces, and the transcendent power of self-sacrificing love
Delibes
Coppélia
Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer.[1]
La Sylphide
Marius Petipa (Choreographer)
Don Quixote
Composed by Ludwig Minkus , First performed in Moscow by the Bolshoi Ballet, and now an opera core work. A lively and colorful ballet based on the novel by Cervantes, with music by Minkus.
Tchaikovski
Onegin
Highly recommended by Andrew its on 22nd January to 12th June 2025 Recommended Month to see was February
Tchaikovski
The Nutcracker
Another Tchaikovsky masterpiece, often performed during the Christmas season, featuring the magical journey of Clara and her nutcracker doll.
Tchaikovsky
Sleeping Beauty
A fairy tale ballet filled with graceful dances and memorable themes, portraying Princess Aurora's journey from cursed slumber to joyous awakening by Prince Désiré.,,,
Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake
A tragic love story between Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, transformed into a swan. The ballet is renowned for its lush, dramatic score and iconic Swan Theme. Swan Lake