The Royal Ballet
Kevin O'Hare CBE
Director
Dame Ninette de Valois OM CH DBE
Founder
Sir Frederick Ashton OM CH CBE
Founder Choreographer
Constant Lambert
Founder Music Director
Dame Margot Fonteyn DBE
Prima Ballerina Assoluta
The McRae / Vassilev Project
Friday 11 September 2026 7.15pm
The 1st performance by The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House.
Please note that casting is subject to change up until the start of the performance. Please continue to check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Approximate Timings
The performance will last approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, including one interval
Credits
- Original Concept
Vasko Vassilev
Natalie Abrahami
Steven McRae
- Director
Natalie Abrahami
- Choreography
Loughlan Prior
- Music Arrangements
Pamela Tan Nicholson
Vasko Vassilev
- Lighting Designer
Prema Mehta
- Set and Costume Designer
Anisha Fields
- Additional Choreography
Steven McRae
- Video Designer
Tal Rosner
- Sound Designer
Max Pappenheim
Cast
- Performers
Steven McRae
Sarah Lamb
Vasko Vassilev
Pamela Tan Nicholson
The Royal Ballet
- Director
Kevin O’Hare CBE
- Administrative Director
Heather Baxter
- Director of Creative Programming and Strategy
Emma Southworth
- Senior Producers
Julia Gillespie
Hannah Mayhew and Rhiannon Savell
- Administrative Producer
Fidelma Hanrahan
- Linbury Technical Manager
Thomas Thompson
- Assistant Linbury Technical Manager
Nick Manning
Guidance
More information available soon
Please note that, as this is a new production, age guidance and content warnings may be subject to change.
Generous support from
Generous philanthropic support from Dame Tina Taylor DBE
Further information
Digital cast sheets
We are working hard on our commitment towards becoming more sustainable and are striving for our net zero goal of 2035. By using digital cast sheets and e-tickets, we have reduced our paper consumption by over five tonnes per year. You can view our digital cast sheets on a computer, tablet or smartphone by scanning the QR codes displayed around the building using your smartphone’s camera app. They are also displayed on screens outside the auditoria. Cast sheets are generously supported by the Royal Opera House Endowment Fund.
Guidelines
Photography and filming are prohibited during performances in any of our auditoriums. You are welcome to take pictures throughout the rest of the building and before performances and share them with us through social media. Commercial photography and filming must be agreed in advance with our press team.
Larger bags and backpacks need to be check into our complimentary cloakrooms. Unattended bags may be removed.
Please do not place any personal belongings on the ledges in front of you.
Only bottled water and ice cream purchased from the premises can be taken into the auditorium.
If you arrive late to the auditorium or leave during a performance, you will not be allowed back to your seat until the interval or a suitable break.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
The safety of our visitors, staff and artists is our priority. To help us provide a comfortable experience for everyone, please be mindful of others and their personal space.
Our staff are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect and we ask that you show them and your fellow audience members respect too. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach in response to anyone who interacts with our staff or with fellow audience members in an intimidating, aggressive or threatening manner.
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