London’s nightlife is overflowing with vibrant options—so much talent on offer that choosing what to experience can feel impossible. One thing is always a safe bet: returning to the city’s artistic roots and embracing the timeless classics that London does best. Enter Ballet of Lights—a dazzling new homage to London’s legendary ballet tradition. This unique event reimagines classic tales through spectacular dance and storytelling. Blending tradition with a technology, Ballet of Lights weaves light-up costumes and original choreography to create a one-of-a-kind performance.
What is Ballet of Lights?
Dancers glide across the stage in illuminated costumes, each pirouette and leap brought to life by sparkling lights woven into their tutus. The show condenses the magic of a traditional ballet into a vibrant, 60-minute spectacle, perfect for newcomers, and families. Audiences can pick from three beloved fairy tales, each retold with a radiant, modern twist. With its mix of lights, tutus, and timeless stories, Ballet of Lights promises an evening full of wonder and imagination for everyone.
Ballet of Lights in London: Which story is being performed now?
Ballet of Lights in London is currently featuring Cinderella and The Sleeping Beauty, enchanting audiences aged 5 and up. Stay tuned—more classic stories will be brought to life soon.
Cinderella
Remember the magic of Cinderella from childhood—the pumpkins, the mice, that unforgettable glass slipper? This beloved tale goes back centuries, but the wonder hasn’t faded. Now, “Ballet of Lights” revives all that old-world charm and sweeps it into the future, lighting up the stage with shimmering costumes and a soundtrack of timeless pieces like Clair de lune and Danse Macabre. Get ready to see a classic reimagined—where every twirl and leap sparkles and the magic of fairy tales feels as alive as ever.
Sleeping Beauty
In European folklore, the story of The Sleeping Beauty first appeared in Charles Perrault’s La Belle au bois dormant (1697) and was later adapted by the Brothers Grimm as Little Briar Rose. However, the first ballet production of this tale was celebrated in 1890 with music by Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Marius Petipa. Now, over a century later, this iconic ballet is taking new form at Ballet of Lights in London, where classical elegance merges with innovative production for a glittering show.
Ballet of Lights in London invites audiences to rediscover the magic of tradition in the heart of the city’s nightlife. Blending nostalgic fairy tales with innovative light and dance, the show enchants both children and adults. Hosted at the iconic Shaw Theatre in Camden on select dates, this is an unmissable event for families, couples, and friends.