London City Ballet

Building on its prestigious heritage, the London City Ballet aspires to reaffirm its place in the choreographic landscape. Formerly patronized by Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, and resident company of Sadler's Wells Theatre, the London City Ballet established itself in the past as a British benchmark in the dance world.

Renowned international choreographer John Neumeier presents a new version of his 2020 creation, Ghost Light. Performed for the very first time outside the Hamburg Ballet, Ghost Light offers us a glimpse into the minds of those artists who once trod our stages. When the curtain falls and the theater goes dark, a light illuminates the memory of those performers whose steps continue to inspire us.

In this centenary year of American choreographer Glen Tetley, the London City Ballet celebrates and pays tribute to his work by reviving his gothic reimagining of The Firebird. Originally created for the Royal Danish Ballet, this daring version recounts the emancipation of a young woman who breaks free from the grip of an authoritarian family: a pioneer who leaves the nest, embraces her difference, and leads her peers toward freedom. For this revival, the set designer and creator of the original sets, John Macfarlane, Olivier Award winner, revisits his creations for the London City Ballet.