Programme
Performers
Alina Cojocaru World Star and Former Principal of The Royal Ballet & English National Ballet
Aitor Arrieta & Katja Khaniukova Lead Principal and First Soloist of English National Ballet
Chloe Keneally, Fabian Reimair, Swanice Luong & Martinho Santos Rising Stars of English National Ballet
Kim Brandstrup Internationally Renowned Choreographer
James Wilton Dance A UK Contemporary Dance Force
Seirian Griffiths Rising Voice in Contemporary Movement
Giles Pearson As your Compère
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Ballet Nights returns for a special New Year’s Day concert at Cadogan Hall, London – the perfect way to welcome 2027 in style.
This unique celebration blends world-class dance with live music drawn from across the classical and contemporary repertoire, curated to mark the first day of the year.
Audiences will experience the thrill of international stars, featuring World Ballet Star Alina Cojocaru, alongside Principals of English National Ballet Katja Khaniukova and Aitor Arrieta, and Chloe Keneally and Martinho Santos in the Snow Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker.
The evening’s programme spans an eclectic range of music – from Mozart and Bach to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty, alongside contemporary scores – each performance curated to reflect the spirit of renewal, artistry, and celebration that New Year’s Day inspires.
Join us for this extraordinary occasion and begin your new year with a night of beauty, creativity, and unforgettable live performance at Cadogan Hall.
“Eclectic and adventurous” The Times
“Dance of all flavours” The Guardian
“★★★★★ Fresh, unique and inspiring” The New Current
“★★★★★ Full marks for this electric and thoroughly enjoyable night out.” LondonTheatre1
“★★★★ Bold and beautiful” Bachtrack
“★★★★ A delightful high table tasting menu” British Theatre Guide
Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)
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Ticket Information
£154.50 (VIP*), £89.50, £69.50, £39.50, £29.50
*VIP ticket includes:
- Exclusive access to the Ballet Nights VIP Lounge
- Bottomless fizz before and between performances
- ‘Meet & Greet’ with featured artists
- Personal welcome from host and compère
- Professional event photography
- Downloadable images within one week
- Network with artists, guests, and industry leaders
- A premium, hosted Ballet Nights experience
All prices include a £4.50 transaction fee per booking (not per ticket), which applies to all online bookings. No booking fee applies to Encore members or bookings made in person at the box office. See booking information for details, payment methods and delivery options.
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Programme
Part i
“Pa-Pa-Pa-Papagena”
Performed by Hanna Dienes-Williams & Patrick Alexander Keefe, & Quartet Concrete
Composer: Mozart
Arr. Dominic Stokes
Snow Pas De Deux from The Nutcracker
Danced by Chloe Keneally and Martinho Santos
Choreographed by Aaron Watkin
Composer: Tchaikovsky
With Thanks to English National Ballet
Sarabande, Cello Sonata 5 in C Minor
Performed by Seirian Griffiths & Joseph Barker
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup
Composer: J.S. Bach
New Work
Danced by Catherine Ochoa & Luca Di Polo
Choreographed by Jordan James Bridge
Music By Klar & James Adrian
With Thanks to Birmingham Royal Ballet
Bloom, Then Fade
Choreographed by Rentaro Nakaaki
Danced by Fabian Reimair, Swanice Luong, Martinho Santos
Piano Julia Richter
Composer: Franz Liszt
Costume by Rentaro Nakaaki
With thanks to English National Ballet
Afsked (Departure) Duet
Performed by Alina Cojocaru & Seirain Griffiths
Choreographed by Kim Brandstrup
Composer Boccherini
Part ii
Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Performed by Quartet Concrete
Composer: Tchaikovsky
Arr. Dominic Stokes
Christmas Carol
New Work
Performed by Sarah Jane Taylor & James Wilton
James Wilton Dance
What is Left.
Danced by Catherine Ochoa & Luca Di Polo
Choreographed by Jordan James Bridge
Composer: Bach
Lighting Design by Chris Wilkinson
Costume Design by Stevie Stewart
Nature Boy
Created & Performed by Rentaro Nakaaki
Composer: Ahbez
Don Quixote Suite
Performed by Katja Khaniukova & Aitor Arrieta
Choreography Marius Petipa
Composer: Ludwig Minkus
With Thanks to English National Ballet
Compère
Giles Pearson
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