From the Royal Ballet’s classical origins to the home-grown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, this mixed programme highlights the versatility of the company.
Petipa’s Raymonda is Russian classical ballet summarised in one act, full of sparkle and precise technique.
Ashton’s Enigma Variations is quintessentially British in every way – from its score by Elgar and period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman.
Concerto, MacMillan’s fusion of classical technique with a contemporary mind, completes a programme that shows the breadth of the Royal Ballet’s heritage.