Ballet Icons, 2025<\/p>\n
Jack Devant<\/p>\n
This winter, London offers plenty of respite from its typical short, dull days, with a dazzling array of cultural experiences from a variety of music at an exciting new jazz venue to breathtaking acrobatic performances to world-class ballet and an award-winning animated film that will delight all ages.<\/p>\n
Ballet Icons Gala, London Coliseum\u201315 February<\/p>\n
Dancers Maria Kochetkova and Osiel Gouneo<\/p>\n
Jack Devant<\/p>\n
The Ballet Icons Gala<\/a> marks its 20th anniversary with a special performance at the London Coliseum featuring performances from all the major artists in the ballet world. Widely regarded as a highlight of the global ballet scene, the Gala brings together exceptional dancers and visionary choreographers from the world\u2019s ten leading companies including: The Royal Ballet (UK); La Scala Ballet (Italy); American Ballet Theatre (USA); Paris Opera Ballet (France); Berlin State Ballet (Germany); Vienna State Ballet \/ Vienna Ballet Theatre (Austria); Dutch National Ballet (Netherlands); English National Ballet (UK); Northern Ballet (UK) and Bavarian State Ballet (Germany).<\/p>\n Marianela Nu\u0301n\u0303ez and William Bracewell in The Sleeping Beauty<\/p>\n Jack Devant <\/p>\n This milestone edition will be performed with the English National Ballet Philharmonic Orchestra. The exciting programme will span classical repertoire and contemporary works, featuring world premieres and specially commissioned pieces created exclusively to honor this landmark year. Among the highlights will be performances from Royal Ballet dancers Francesca Hayward, Natalia Osipova and Marianela N\u00fa\u00f1ez; Daniil Simkin (Berlin State Ballet) known for his breathtaking jumps); and Isaac Hern\u00e1ndez (American Ballet Theatre).<\/p>\n Cirque du Soleil\u2019s Ovo, Royal Albert Hall\u2013Until 1 March<\/p>\n Ovo, Cirque du Soleil<\/p>\n Cirque du Soleil<\/p>\n The legendary French Canadian circus\u2019s annual show at London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall is a vibrant, high-energy tribute to the world of insects. The newly refreshed version of Ovo<\/a> (\u201cegg\u201d in Portuguese) features redesigned sets, brand-new acrobatic sequences, imaginative new characters, enhanced costumes and a revitalised musical score.<\/p>\n Cirque du Soleil<\/p>\n Cirque du Soleil<\/p>\n At the centre of the show is a playful romance between an eccentric fly and a bold ladybird, set in motion by the appearance of a mysterious egg that triggers wonder and change. As always the atheticism and artistry on display is spectacular from bold aerial stunts and acrobatics, Chinese poles, a trampoline wall, incredible contortion, foot juggling, and cradle and slackwire. The set is colorful and fun and the infectious, Brazilian-influenced soundtrack and live performances make this the ideal event for a cold winter\u2019s evening.<\/p>\n Little Amelie, UK and Irish cinemas\u2013From 13 February<\/p>\n Little Ame\u0301lie still<\/p>\n Vue Lumiere<\/p>\n