Admiral Sandro returns victorious to Venice to prepare for his marriage to the daughter of the Doge. He learns that his childhood love, Nicola, is about to become a nun, and when they meet they declare their love for each other. Nicola’s guardian Bishop Olivolo overhears their declaration. The Bishop is also in love with Nicola and he vows to destroy Sandro.
In this sumptuous reimagining of the 19th-century classic La Bayadère, Carlos Acosta moves the action to Renaissance Venice. With the original score by Ludwig Minkus played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, gorgeous designs by Anna Fleischle and show-stopping dance that includes the famous Kingdom of the Shades, this new production promises to be the ballet sensation of 2026.
Don’t miss this powerful story of love, lust, betrayal and murder.
Frieda Kaden as a Shade. © Johan Persson
Price
Tickets from £25
Prices and discounts subject to changeAge guidance
5+, no under 3's admitted
Where?
Main Stage
Performances
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Sat26 Sep7:30pmFrom: £32
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Sun27 Sep1:00pmFrom: £32
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Tue29 Sep2:00pmFrom: £32
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Tue29 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Wed30 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Thu1 Oct2:00pmFrom: £32
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Thu1 Oct7:30pmFrom: £25
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Fri2 Oct7:30pmFrom: £25
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Sat3 Oct2:00pmFrom: £32
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Sat3 Oct7:30pmFrom: £32
CONCESSIONS
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