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Take a first look at performances of BRB2 in Carlos Acosta's Ballet Celebration with these images by Johan Persson.
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BRB2 Artists in Les Sylphides.
© 2026 Credit : Johan Persson
Alexandra Manuel in Les Sylphides.
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Sophie Walters in The Firebird pas de deux.
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Yoli Meurisse as the Hostess in Les Biches.
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Airi Kobayashi and Marlo Kempsey-Fagg in Les Biches pas de deux.
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Andrea Riolo and Alfie-Lee Hall in Scheherazade pas de deux.
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Ellyne Knol in Les Sylphides.
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Airi Kobayashi and Marlo Kempsey-Fagg in Les Biches pas de deux.
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Sophie Walters and Tom Hazelby in The Firebird pas de deux.
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John Fontanini and Amber Cook in Le Spectre de la rose.
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Ixan Ferrer and BRB2 Artists in Les Sylphides.
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Sophie Walters and Tom Hazelby in The Firebird pas de deux.
© 2026 Credit : Johan Persson
Andrea Riolo and Alfie-Lee Hall in Scheherazade pas de deux.
© 2026 Credit : Johan PerssonCarlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration is a vibrant showcase of exceptional young talent, bringing together exciting performances inspired by a rich ballet heritage. Performances run from 14 to 29 May 2026, touring to Cheltenham, Truro, Northampton and Peterborough. Book your tickets now before they’re gone!
BRB2 is generously supported by multi-year gifts from the Oak Foundation, Charles Holloway OBE, Jerwood Foundation, Linbury Trust, Mary Laing and the late David Laing. The company is also made possible through support by The George Cadbury Fund, The Amar-Franses and Foster-Jenkins Trust, The GNC Trust, The Gitta Tangye Trust, The GJW Turner Trust, The Noël Coward Foundation, Monuskin, and Thriplow Charitable Trust.
Find out more about BRB2
Kit Holder on adaptability and stepping into roles at the last minute
WATCH: Meet Isabelle Fokine
WATCH: Meet our new BRB2 dancers
WATCH: Meet BRB2 Artists Ellyne Knol and Andrea Riolo
BRB2: Alexandra Manuel on performing The Firebird pas de deux
BRB2: Le Spectre de la rose
John Fontanini and Sophie Walters on the Les Sylphides pas de deux
Former BRB2 dancers on their time in the junior company
WATCH: BRB2 in rehearsal
WATCH: Meet BRB2 Artists Charlotte Cohen and Sophie Walters
Les Sylphides photo gallery
BRB2: Carlos Acosta introduces the Diaghilev ballets
