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For one night only, Carlos Acosta dances the role of Death in one of Sir Peter Wright’s favourite works, The Green Table, last performed by BRB in the early 1990s.
We are performing The Green Table as part of the Sir Peter Wright Centenary gala performance on 18 June (with further performances in our triple bill, 20th-Century Masterpieces, on 19 and 20 June 2026). In a particularly poignant tribute, Carlos returns to the stage on 18 June for the first time in three years to perform the role of Death in The Green Table, honouring Sir Peter’s extraordinary legacy.
There are no words to describe the scale of Sir Peter’s contribution to the heritage, history and legacy of not only Birmingham Royal Ballet, but the art form as a whole. We couldn’t let his 100th year pass us by without celebration, and this very special evening will feature a sample of some of his most cherished productions that have been enjoyed by audiences across the globe since BRB’s beginnings back in 1990.Carlos Acosta, Director
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Joseph Cipolla as Death in The Green Table.
© 1992 Credit : Leslie E. Spatt
Joseph Cipolla as Death and Marion Tait as The Mother in The Green Table.
© 1992 Credit : Leslie E. Spatt
Mark Welford as The Old Soldier and Joseph Cipolla as Death in The Green Table.
© 1992 Credit : Leslie E. Spatt
Joseph Cipolla as Death in The Green Table.
© 1992 Credit : Leslie E. Spatt
Joseph Cipolla as Death and Marion Tait as The Mother in The Green Table.
© 1992 Credit : Leslie E. SpattAt Sir Peter’s request, we will be staging one of his favourite works – The Green Table – to mark the occasion. For the first time in nearly 35 years, it is an honour for BRB to be staging this extraordinarily relevant work. For one night only at the gala performance, I look forward to dancing the role of Death in this brave ballet.Carlos Acosta, Director
The Green Table is supported by donations from Mr Stuart Sweeney and Fern & Clive Potter.
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