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Jamiel Devernay-Laurence’s Ballet Nights is celebrating its third birthday. Initially a more intimate affair at The Lanterns Studio Theatre, Ballet Nights has grown into a regular feature on the dance calendar.

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence’s winning formula for his Ballet Nights series has brought in new and old works, concert and dance, and continues to push the boundaries into 2026.

Returning for its first anniversary, Arielle Smith and Aaron S Watkin’s Nutcracker for English National Ballet remains a feast for hungry eyes, despite its flaws. 

In true Ballet Nights tradition, Bound in Motion presented the Cadogan Hall audience with an eclectic mix of old and new works and some outstanding performances.

Ballet Nights 008 – Spring into Summer proved to be a judicious choice of quality and diverse repertoire. 

English National Ballet present a riveting triple bill of William Forsythe's works including audience favourite Playlist (EP) at Sadler's Wells.

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence's Ballet Nights series is growing rapidly in appeal, just one year after its launch. With ever more ambitious projects afoot and a packed Cadogan Hall, it's worth seeing.

Ballet Nights is getting better and better. This was a truly diverse programme with something for everyone.

Junior soloist Ivana Bueno steps in at short notice to make her debut as Odette/Odile at the Royal Albert Hall with English National Ballet. It augurs well for her future.

Derek Deane's Swan Lake in-the-round makes a welcome return to the Royal Albert Hall. With the challenges of 360º scrutiny, English National Ballet rise triumphantly to each and every hurdle.

Highs and lows within a glamorous mixed bag of choreography are inevitable when people are travelling from around the world.

A long list of stars and young hopefuls from every corner of the globe came together to support Ukraine in the second fund-raising gala of its kind.

An evening at Sadler's Wells emphasises that dance is a powerful tool for everyone and anyone. 

English National Ballet dance an old classic in a new light.

English National Ballet's current Nutcracker shows off the brilliance of the dancers across the ranks but after many years, the weaknesses in the plot and characterisation remain flawed.

A new concept of high-end cabaret ballet with an incredible line up.