Company Spotlight
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet began life as the touring wing of the Sadler's Wells company and moved to Birmingham in 1990, where it became a major company in its own right. It carries the British classical tradition beyond London and is known for taking full-scale ballet on the road across the UK.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1990 (in Birmingham)
- Based in
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Style
- British classical
- Home venue
- Birmingham Hippodrome
What Birmingham Royal Ballet is known for
- Bringing large-scale classical ballet to audiences across the UK
- A strong touring tradition
- The British classical repertoire
Notable figures
Over its history, Birmingham Royal Ballet has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Ninette de Valois, Peter Wright, David Bintley.
How to see Birmingham Royal Ballet
The company is based at the Birmingham Hippodrome and tours to theaters throughout the United Kingdom.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Birmingham Royal Ballet related to The Royal Ballet?
Birmingham Royal Ballet grew out of the Sadler's Wells touring company, part of the same British ballet family as The Royal Ballet, and moved to Birmingham in 1990 to become an independent major company.
Where is Birmingham Royal Ballet based?
It is based at the Birmingham Hippodrome and tours widely across the UK.
When was Birmingham Royal Ballet founded?
Birmingham Royal Ballet was founded in 1990 (in Birmingham) and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Where is Birmingham Royal Ballet based?
Birmingham Royal Ballet is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and performs at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet?
Notable figures connected with Birmingham Royal Ballet include Ninette de Valois, Peter Wright, David Bintley.