Ballet Shoes (play)
| Ballet Shoes | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Kendall Fever |
| Based on | Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild |
| Date premiered | 26 November 2024 |
| Place premiered | Olivier Theatre, Royal National Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
Ballet Shoes is a play based on the children's novel of the same name by Noel Streatfeild, adapted for the stage by Kendall Fever.
Production history
The play made its world premiere in the Olivier Theatre at the Royal National Theatre, London from 26 November 2024 running until 22 February 2025, directed by Katy Rudd.[1] Full casting was announced on 26 September 2024.[2]
Due to the success of the run, it was announced that the production will return to the Olivier Theatre from 17 November 2025 running until 21 February 2026.[3] Casting is to be announced.
Cast and characters
| Character | National Theatre |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Pauline Fossil | Grace Saif |
| Petrova Fossil | Melanie-Joyce Bermudez |
| Posy Fossil | Daisy Sequerra |
| Great Uncle Matthew (GUM) / Madame Fidolia | Justin Salinger |
| Nana (Miss Guthridge) | Jenny Galloway |
| Sylvia Rose Brown | Pearl Mackie |
| Theo Dane | Nadine Higgin |
| Winifred | Sonya Cullingford |
| Jayan Saravanan | Sid Sagar |
| Doctor Jakes | Helena Lymbery |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Laurence Olivier Awards[4] | Best Entertainment or Comedy Play | Nominated | |
| Best Set Design | Frankie Bradshaw | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Musical Contribution | Gavin Sutherland (for dance arranging and orchestrating) and Asaf Zohar (for composing) | Nominated | ||
References
- ^ "National Theatre to adapt hit novel Ballet Shoes for the stage". 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ Turner, Kyle (2024-09-26). "Full casting set for 'Ballet Shoes' at the National Theatre". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ "National Theatre's BALLET SHOES returns to Olivier Theatre in Winter 2025". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ Rook, Olivia (2025-03-04). "2025 Olivier Awards nominations announced, with 'Fiddler on the Roof' leading". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-03-04.