Podcast » Edward Watson
Over a long career, Edward Watson became one of The Royal Ballet’s greatest male principals, in the footsteps of Anthony Dowell and David Wall. He is particularly noted for his work in the ballets...
ballets » Rhapsody
Podcast » Bryony Brind
During the 1980s Bryony Brind was a distinctive and glittering presence in The Royal Ballet, famed for her long limbs and beautiful lines, combined with a deeply sensitive artistry. Here, she tells...
Timeline Event » 1980 – Premiere of Frederick Ashton’s Rhapsody by The Royal Ballet
A celebration piece created for the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, Rhapsody is a ballet that quickly established itself in the repertoire because of its extraordinary musicality...