Ballet Dancer

Marking their third successful season, the award-winning London City Ballet, former resident company of Sadler’s Wells, return this autumn with a unique offering of heritage works all danced in the UK for the very first time.

For the performances at York Theatre Royal, we are thrilled to be joined by celebrated guest ballerina Alina Cojocaru.

In this centenary year of American choreographer Glen Tetley, we celebrate and pay homage by reviving his gothic retelling of the FIREBIRD. Originally made for the Royal Danish Ballet, this fresh take illustrates a young woman breaking free from the constraints of a controlling family – a pioneer flying the nest, embracing her differences and liberating her peers.

London City Ballet: Firebird – a Mixed Bill

York Theatre Royal

Landscapes brings together three powerful solos that reveal Russell Maliphant’s artistry at its most distinct: a dialogue between movement, light, and sound, through collaboration with his team of award-winning artists.

Russell Maliphant Dance Company - Landscapes

Sadler's Wells East

Gelsomina, a simple-minded, naïve young woman, is sold by her mother under precarious circumstances to Zampanò. Zampanò is a brutal strongman. He takes the young woman from town to town exhibiting himself as a street performer. During their travels and their life on the road (Italian: la strada) Zampanò treats Gelsomina cruelly despite her innocent trust of him and her willingness to please him. When Gelsomina becomes acquainted with the high wire artist Il Matto, she has a change of heart. Gelsomina stands between two men, who embody two opposing aspects of life and love.

Ballet Dancer

Alina Cojocaru

Events

Past events

18 - 19 Sep, 2026

London City Ballet: Firebird – a Mixed Bill · York Theatre Royal

11 - 14 Mar, 2026

Russell Maliphant Dance Company - Landscapes · Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Dancer in Firebird by Stravinsky

York Theatre Royal

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