2026年6月アーカイブ

It is with regret that we announce that The Royal Ballet's Principal Natalia Osipova has had to withdraw from the Company's Japan tour in July due to an injury that she has recently sustained and unfortunately will not be sufficiently healed by then for her to perform the title role in Giselle. 

For the performance for Saturday 11 July, 18:30 at NHK Hall, she will be replaced by Principal Mayara Magri in the role of Giselle. She made a highly acclaimed debut as Giselle last February with the Company at Covent Garden. Her partner in the role of Albrecht will be Principal Reece Clarke as originally scheduled.

We apologise to our valued audiences who have been anticipating the appearance of Natalia Osipova, but appreciate everyone's kind understanding for the unavoidable situation. At the same time, we hope you will enjoy the outstanding performance with Mayara Magri and Reece Clarke. 

Dear Audience and Friends in Japan,

We are SO looking forward to the return of The Royal Ballet to Tokyo next week.

Unfortunately, Natalia Osipova has sustained an injury and under medical supervision has been strictly advised to rest completely for the coming weeks. Sadly as a result, she will be unable to travel to Japan. I am aware of how eagerly her appearance in Japan was anticipated and I offer my sincere apologies to everyone who was looking forward to seeing her on stage, I know that Natalia is heartbroken to miss performing Giselle in Tokyo.

In her place, Mayara Magri will dance the title role in Giselle. As many of you know, Mayara is a wonderfully dynamic and technically brilliant dancer. Her highly anticipated role debut as Giselle at the Royal Opera House this past February was met with exceptional acclaim from both critics and audience members alike for its artistic sensitivity. While we share your disappointment regarding Natalia, I am confident that you will thoroughly enjoy the beautiful artistry Mayara brings to the role.

Thank you once again for your kind understanding and we look forward to sharing our Royal Ballet performances with you very soon.

Warmest regards,

Kevin O'Hare

Director, The Royal Ballet

*Casting as of 25 June 2026 is subject to change.

*Changes in the programme or the cast do not entitle holders to return or exchange tickets.

Following the first announcement on 13 June of Principal Akane Takada's withdrawal from The Royal Ballet's Japan tour due to injury, we have further discussed with the Company to find the best artistic solution for audiences regarding the replacement casting for the role of Lise in La Fille mal gardée on Sunday 5 July at 13:00 at Kawaguchi LILIA FUKAGAWA MIRAI HALL. 

The principal role will now be danced by First Soloist Sae Maeda, chosen with confidence by The Royal Ballet's Director Kevin O'Hare to deliver the best performance to audiences in Japan. She has just made a beautiful role debut at the Royal Opera House. Her partner in the role of Colas will be Principal Calvin Richardson as originally scheduled.

We apologise to our valued audiences who have been anticipating the appearance of Akane Takada in La Fille mal gardée, but appreciate everyone's kind understanding for the unavoidable situation. At the same time, we hope you will enjoy the outstanding performance with Sae Maeda and Calvin Richardson. 

About Sae Maeda https://www.rbo.org.uk/people/sae-maeda

Dear Audience and Friends in Japan,

It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Akane will be unable to join us for this Japan tour. Due to medical reasons, she is unfortunately unfit to perform. I sincerely apologise to everyone who was looking forward to seeing her, but ballet is a live and beautifully unpredictable art form, and we truly appreciate your grace and understanding at this time.

In her place, Sae Maeda will dance the role of Lise in La Fille mal gardée. Sae is a remarkably talented dancer, and her recent debut in London was a resounding success. I am entirely confident that you will thoroughly enjoy what she brings to the stage. Her partner, Calvin Richardson, has had an extraordinary second Season as a Principal Dancer with the Company, making impressively acclaimed debuts as Colas in La Fille mal gardée, Albrecht in Giselle and Prince Rudolf in Mayerling. I am so pleased audiences in Japan will get to see him perform Colas. They are already in rehearsals in preparation for what I know will be a brilliant and heartwarming performance. 

For Giselle, I am delighted that Francesca Hayward will dance the title role. Francesca is a truly exquisite artist, celebrated for embodying the classic values of The Royal Ballet with her flawless technique and natural musicality. She shares a truly wonderful partnership with Cesar Corrales, who is dancing Albrecht opposite her, and their performance together will undoubtedly be magnificent.

I truly believe we have found the absolute best solutions under the circumstances, and I sincerely hope you will support and welcome these wonderful dancers.

 

Warmest regards,

Kevin O'Hare

Director, The Royal Ballet

*Casting as of 19 June 2026 is subject to change.

*Changes in the programme or the cast do not entitle holders to return or exchange tickets.

It is with regret that we announce that The Royal Ballet's Principal Akane Takada has had to withdraw from the Company's Japan tour in July due to an injury which will not be sufficiently healed by then for her to perform as Lise in La Fille mal gardée and the title role in Giselle.

For the performance of La Fille mal gardée on Sunday 5 July at 13:00 at Kawaguchi LILIA FUKAGAWA MIRAI HALL, a replacement cast is still under discussion and will be announced as soon as confirmed.

For the performance of Giselle on Sunday 12 July at 17:00 at NHK Hall, Principal Francesca Hayward will replace her in the title role, opposite Cesar Corales in the role of Albrecht.  

We apologise to our valued audiences who have been anticipating the appearances of Akane Takada in the two ballets, but appreciate everyone's kind understanding for the unavoidable situation. At the same time, we hope you will enjoy the outstanding performances with the new casting. 

*Casting as of 13 June 2026 is subject to change.

*Changes in the programme or the cast do not entitle holders to return or exchange tickets.