Celebrating Frederick Ashton | Ladbroke Hall
Wednesday 17 September - 7:00pm

Celebrating Frederick Ashton In conversation: Leading ballet voices on Ashton’s work and legacy Sunbeam Theatre

Tickets £45 | Complimentary for Ladbroke Hall Patrons

Doors Open- 6:30pm
‘In conversation’- 7:00–8:00pm
Drinks with the Panel- 8:00pm onwards

Join The Frederick Ashton Foundation for a special event marking the 121st birthday of Frederick Ashton- principal architect of British ballet and Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet. The evening will comprise a discussion about Ashton’s importance and relevance led by luminaries of the ballet world, with a Q&A and drinks reception.

We are delighted to announce that Sarah Crompton (writer, dance critic of the Observer and podcaster) will interview Kevin O’Hare (Director, The Royal Ballet), Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov (Principal dancers, The Royal Ballet) and British designer Jasper Conran, who created the designs for the Foundation’s recent co-production with The Royal Ballet of Ashton‘s Les Rendezvous.

The Frederick Ashton Foundation exists to enrich the legacy of Frederick Ashton (1904-1988) and his ballets, and is a Registered Charity in England no. 114343.


Dancers of The Royal Ballet in a production of Ashton’s ‘Les Rendezvous’ with designs by Jasper Conran ©2024 ROH. Photograph by Tristram Kenton.