The Big Give Christmas Challenge

The Big Give Christmas Challenge has now finished. Thank you to everyone who together donated over £70,000 towards the costs of touring Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote in 2026.

Join us on our Spanish adventure

Book now for Don Quixote

Did you know?

  • Don Quixote features four flamenco guitarists on stage.
  • 400 tattoos will be made for the duration of the tour.
  • The show requires 50 pieces of facial hair.
  • Kitri's tutu in Act III is a halter neck with a low back. This is unusual for ballet and very technically difficult to make.

How will your support make a difference?

  • £20 could create a new costume tattoo for a dancer
  • £50 could restore a dancer’s hat
  • £150 could fund new footwear for a dancer
  • £1,000 will repair Kitri’s costume
  • £5,000 could provide a new Rascal costume

Birmingham Royal Ballet is registered with The Fundraising Regulator. You can view our Fundraising Promise here