A stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes will make its world premiere at London’s National Theatre this fall. The family-friendly and festive show, written by Kendall Feaver, will begin performances in the Olivier on November 23 with an official opening on December 5. Directed by Katy Rudd, who previously directed The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the National, the production promises to bring the beloved story to life on stage.
Ballet Shoes follows three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova, and Posy – who live in a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils. Under the care of their guardians Sylvia, Nana, and some unexpected lodgers, the sisters embark on a journey to discover their identities and pursue their individual passions.
The upcoming production boasts a talented creative team that includes set design by Frankie Bradshaw, costume design by Samuel Wyer, choreography by Ellen Kane, composition by Asaf Zohar, lighting design by Paule Constable, sound design by Ian Dickinson, and casting by Bryony Jarvis-Taylor. Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre expressed excitement for audiences to experience this classic story in a new and ambitious theatrical production.
Tickets for Ballet Shoes will be available to the general public starting May 2. For more information and to purchase tickets visit NationalTheatre.org.uk
