Northern Ballet returns to the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House in London from 29 September to 2 October 2026 with Three Short Ballets. The programme brings together contemporary choreography, tango-inspired dance and a new work by Tiler Peck, with tickets starting from just £6.
1. Three Ballets in One Evening
The programme features Mthuthuzeli November’s Fools, Hans van Manen’s Five Tangos and a new commission from New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Tiler Peck.
2. Fools Returns to the Stage
Inspired by R.L. Peteni’s Hill of Fools and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Fools tells the story of lovers caught between two rival communities. The work previously received a National Dance Award nomination.
3. Five Tangos Brings Argentine Drama to Ballet
Hans van Manen’s Five Tangos combines classical ballet with the energy and drama of Argentine tango, accompanied by music from celebrated composer Astor Piazzolla.
4. Tiler Peck Presents a New Ballet
Tiler Peck returns to Northern Ballet with a brand-new work set to Franz Liszt’s Grande Étude de Paganini. The music will be performed live by a concert pianist.
5. Tickets Start at Just £6
Dates: 29 September – 2 October 2026
Venue: Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
Tickets: From £6
Booking: Book through the Royal Ballet and Opera
With three contrasting works and unusually affordable tickets, Northern Ballet’s Three Short Ballets in London could be a good choice for both regular ballet audiences and anyone wanting to try ballet for the first time.
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