Clore Studio, Royal Opera House 2026: Insight Evening ‘Ballet Black – 25 years’
Date: 23 Feb 2026
Time: 7:45 pm
Location: Royal Opera House, Clore Studio Upstairs
As Ballet Black celebrates 25 years, join cast and creatives for this special Insight exploring Cassa Pancho’s dynamic company.
Background
Celebrating 25 incredible years, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Blackreturns to the Linbury Theatre with an exciting new mixed programme, featuring one of Ballet Black’s most requested and award-winning works, alongside a breathtaking new creation.
Since its founding in 2001, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black has transformed the landscape of British ballet by championing artists of Black and Asian descent. Known for their repertory of deeply resonant works, the company and its dancers have won and been nominated for many awards. Ballet Black has a long history of performing at the Royal Opera House, beginning in 2005 with its first season at the Linbury Studio Theatre.
This Insights event will be filmed and streamed live on the Royal Ballet and Opera YouTube channel.