Synopsis London Children's Ballet was founded in 1994 to give talented young dancers the opportunity to perform as part of a professional ballet production. It has an extensive repertoire of more than 13 ballets, including Snow White, Ballet Shoes, Rumpelstiltskin and The Secret Garden. London Children's Ballet are a dynamic company of young dancers aged between 9 and 15. London Children's Ballet with a cast of 55 talented dancers, aged 9 - 16, returns to the Peacock Theatre with an enchanting new production of the children's classic A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Choreographed by Royal Ballet Soloist Samantha Raine, London Children's Ballet's mesmerising adaptation, which features a dazzling Indian dance, friendly attic rats and beautiful corps dancing, is a perfect way to introduce the whole family to the joys of ballet and classical music, with an original score by Timothy Hammond played by a live orchestra.
Renamed the Peacock Theatre Autumn 1996 in honour of benfactor Michael Peacock, formerly the Royalty Theatre. To be a temporary home (1996 to autumn 1998) to Sadler's Wells during their refurbishment. Leasholders: The London School of Economics. This site was originally home to the London Opera House, built in 1911 and seating over 2600. The theatre was renamed in 1916 as the Stoll Theatre (after purchase by Oswald Stoll) which was demolished in 1957. As part of the redevelopment of the area as an office block the Royalty was built, it opened in 1960. Renovation during 1996/7. Now 1037 seats. Wheelchair access possible (not bars or toilets at present). Society of London Theatre member.
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