
FEATURING
YASMINE NAGHDI & REECE CLARKE
World Ballet Stars of The Royal Ballet & Opera
SANGEUN LEE & GARETH HAW
Lead Principals of English National Ballet
The UK Debut of
CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET
JAMES WILTON DANCE
Contemporary Dance Powerhouse and Social Media Sensation
HARRIS BELL
Soloist of The Royal Ballet
ANAISH YILMA-PARMAR
In His Debut as Ballet Nights Host & Compère
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL
Celebrating New Futures in Dance
BALLET NIGHTS 012
On our third birthday, Ballet Nights returns to Cadogan Hall to celebrate three years of championing artists, commissioning new work, and bringing audiences closer to the extraordinary world of dance.
This milestone edition unites World Ballet Stars Yasmine Naghdi and Reece Clarke of The Royal Ballet & Opera with Lead Principals Sangeun Lee and Gareth Haw of English National Ballet, alongside the UK debut of Cape Town City Ballet, the first South African company to appear on a Ballet Nights stage, as welll as, rising star Harris Bell of The Royal Ballet & Opera.
Contemporary dance takes centre stage with a genre-defying performance from UK powerhouse, James Wilton Dance, alongside the London premiere of a new Ballet Nights commission, as well as an appearance from the next generation of classically trained talent from English National Ballet School.
Live music remains integral to the Ballet Nights experience, with Quartet Concrète bringing their distinctive voice in contemporary and classical music to the celebrated Cadogan Hall stage. The evening also marks a new chapter for Ballet Nights as Anaish Yilma-Parmar makes his debut as Host & Compère, guiding audiences through each performance.
Three years on, Ballet Nights has built a tradition. Join us for another celebration of the artists like no other.
LOCATION
Cadogan Hall, London
DATE
28th September 2026
START TIME
7:30PM
DURATION
2 Hours
(20 Minute Interval)
PROGRAMME
PART I
Quartet Concrète
Repertoire to be announced
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Spring Waters Pas De Deux
Performed by Yasmine Naghdi & Reece Clarke – Principal Stars of The Royal Ballet
Choreographed by Asaf Messerer
Composer Sergei Rachmaninov
With Thanks to The Royal Ballet
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Pie Jesu
Danced by Hannah Ward and Leusson Muniz
Choreography by Garry Trinder
Produced by Tracy Li
Composed by Gabriel Fauré
The UK Debut of Cape Town City Ballet
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A New Commission
Performed by Harris Bell
Choreographed by Travis Clausen-Knight, PCK Dance
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BREATH
Performed by Liam Woodvine
Choreographed by Liam Woodvine
Costume By Asli Ozuak
A Ballet Nights New Commission made possible by The Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement
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On The Nature of Daylight
Performed by Sangeun Lee & Gareth Haw
Choreography & Concept by David Dawson
Composer by Max Richter
Costume by Yumiko Takeshima
PART II
‘Largo al factotum’ from ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’
Performed by Quartet Concrète
Baritone Patrick Keefe
Composed by Gioachino Rossini
Arranged for String Quartet by Dominic Stokes
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Orpheus in the Underworld
Danced by Hannah Ward and Leusson Muniz
Choreographed by Veronica Paeper
Produced by Tracy Li
Music Arr. By Michael Tuffin
Costume by Peter Cazalet
With thanks to Cape Town City Ballet
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Repertoire To Be Announced
English National Ballet School
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Excerpt From "LOKI"
Danced by James Wilton & Sarah Jane-Taylor
Choreographed by James Wilton Dance
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Excerpts from Elite Syncopations
“Stoptime Rag” & “Bethena Rag Waltz
Performed by Yasmine Naghdi & Reece Clarke
Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan
Composer Scott Joplin
Costume Ian Spurling
With thanks to the MacMillan Trust
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Compère
Anaish Yilma Parmar
A compilation show of towering choreographers and dancers that seeks to widen the form’s appeal while offering a platform for fresh stars.
★★★★★ THE LIST
Lots of laugh-out-loud moments balanced with plenty of jaw-dropping virtuosity.
★★★★ BACHTRACK
Flying the flag for the future of dance.
★★★★★ THE HERALD
YOUR VIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Exclusive access to the Ballet Nights VIP Lounge
Bottomless fizz before and between performances
Meet & Greet with featured artists
Personal welcome from host and compère
Professional event photography
Downloadable images within one week
Network with artists, guests, and industry leaders
A premium, hosted Ballet Nights experience
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