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Ballet superstars steal the show for Ballet Nights’ third birthday

Ballet Nights 012 – Liam Woodvine and Taylor Hughes in Breath © Deborah Jaffe
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.

Ballet Nights scores a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe

Joseph Taylor and Sarah Chun in Massimo Moricone’s Romeo and Juliet © BalletNights_AlastairMorePhotography
The increasingly popular Ballet Nights performs at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time to welcoming crowds.

World ballet stars and future talents at Ballet Nights’ Decadance

Sae Maeda and Harris Bell in Moskowski Waltz © Deborah Jaffe
Ballet Nights is an ambitious dance project that began two and a half years ago and was the brainchild of founder, Jamiel Devernay-Laurence. Lots to applaud while celebrating its tenth programme.

Ballet Nights, The New Year’s Day Concert: a win on all fronts

Gareth Haw and Constance Devernay-Laurence in Moonlight by Florent Melac © Deborah Jaffe
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.

Ballet Nights – Bound in Motion: another eclectic mix of excellence

Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov in George Balanchine's Apollo © Deborah Jaffe
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 makes an impressive and unforgettable Scottish debut

Sophie Martin and Joan Ivars Ribes in David Dawson's On the Nature of Daylight © Rimbaud Patron
Ballet Nights is more than an evening of party pieces: it showcases emerging talent alongside older favourites and, in the case of this first Scottish outing, has an eye to local tradition.
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Ballet Nights’ Jamiel Devernay-Laurence: a man without an off button

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence, artistic director and compère of Ballet Nights © Deborah Jaffe
Former Scottish Ballet soloist turned producer and entrepreneur Jamiel Devernay-Laurence talks candidly about the risks and joys of putting on new and alternative productions.