The National Theatre’s five-star production of Ballet Shoes comes to Canterbury for one week only.
Adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Nanny McPhee), this truly “Spectacular” (Guardian) reimagining of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel breathes fresh life into the classic story, while staying true to its heart.
In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and discovering what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes and guidance of their new guardians and some unlikely lodgers, they fight to pursue their individual passions; but in a world that wasn’t built for women with big ambitions, can they forge a future, keep their family together, and even learn a dance or two along the way?
Casting to be announced.
The Ballet Shoes tour is supported by Raymond James
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The Ballet Shoes tour is supported by Raymond James
- Date:
- Tue 21 – Sat 25 Sep 2027
- Matinee:
- 2pm
- Evening:
- 7pm
- Tickets:
- £19 – £61
- Location:
- Main House
- Age guidance:
- Recommended 7yrs+
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British Sign Language Find out more
British Sign Language- Wed 22 Sep, 7pm
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Friends receive 5% discount outside the priority period (up to 9 tickets per show).
Buy 3 or more shows and save 15% (or save 20% if you are a Marlowe member).
Discounts
Marlowe members (bands Premier-C)
Discovery Tickets (bands A-C)
Groups (Tue-Thu)
Business members (bands Premier-C)
Participants (bands A-C)
Schools
Tickets from £19 (Tue & Thu, bands Premier-C, booking by phone or in person)
Please note, this production contains themes of adoption and death.
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The Sunday TImes“Ballet Shoes is a masterpiece.”
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The i“A perfect joy.”
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The Telegraph“A palpable hit.”
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The Guardian“Spectacular.”
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Mail on Sunday“Inspirational.”
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