'Ballet Shoes' to return to the National Theatre in winter 2025

The show follows the story of three adopted sisters — Pauline, Petrova and Posy — as they discover their place in the world and fight to hold on to their individual passions.

Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes will return to London's National Theatre for the 2025 festive season, forming part of incoming Director and Co-Chief Executive Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season at the venue.

Directed by Katy Rudd, the show follows the story of three adopted sisters — Pauline, Petrova and Posy — as they discover their place in the world and fight to hold on to their individual passions.

Speaking about the return of Ballet Shoes, Rubasingham said: “I am proud that Ballet Shoes will be returning to the Olivier this Christmas. It is a celebration of what the NT does best – when all the teams, departments and the widest range of expertise come together to create a family show for all audiences full of theatrical magic. I want more people to see this beautiful show made by wonderful artists, developed and built by this brilliant organisation.”

In a review for LondonTheatre.co.uk, our critic said: "This new adaptation by Kendall Feaver hits the sweet spot, thankfully retaining the 1930s setting and celebrating what a visionary Streatfeild was with her focus on young women shaping their own destinies, the importance of technique and hard graft, and the gift of found families."

The rest of the creative team includes set designer Frankie Bradshaw, costume designer Samuel Wyer, choreographer Ellen Kane, composer Asaf Zohar, dance arrangements and orchestrations Gavin Sutherland, lighting designer Paule Constable, sound designer Ian Dickinson for Autograph, video designer Ash J Woodward, and illusionist Chris Fisher.

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Photo credit: Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre. (Photo courtesy of production)