Artiste: Francesca Hayward

A gala to be remembered for the sheer number of stellar performances both in classical music and all forms of dance.

Last seen in 2017, Christopher Wheeldon’s take on the classic Lewis Carroll novel returns to the Royal Opera House stage, or rather Royal Ballet and Opera as we must now call it.

The Royal Ballet gets off to an extraordinary start for its Ashton Celebrated season with some ravishing dancing on offer.