7 Aug 2025
Cast and Program Changes: Ballet Supreme | Program B
It is with regret that we announce that Cesar Corrales has had to withdraw from today's performance. He suffered an injury during the performance on Tuesday 5 August and was forced to return to London today in order to receive treatment from The Royal Ballet's medical team. Consequently, his partner Francesca Heyaward had to return to London to accompany him. She considered the possibility of performing in today's show until the last minute, but finally decided to withdraw as she thought it would not be possible to present the best performance without her partner and that her support was essential to Corrales under the circumstances.
We apologize to our valued audiences who have been anticipating the appearance of Cesar Corrales and Francesca Hayward, but appreciate everyone's kind understanding for the unavoidable situation. At the same time, we hope you will enjoy the show with the following new cast and program.
Cast and Program Changes
La Bayadère excerpts
Pas de deux from the Betrothal scene
Cesar Corrales will be replaced by Vadim Muntagirov as Solor, who will dance opposite Hannah O'Neill as Gamzatti.
Cinderella pas de deux (Choreography: Frederick Ashton, Music: Sergei Prokofiev) will be additionally danced by Sarah Lamb as Cinderella and William Bracewell as The Prince.
Japan Performing Arts Foundation (NBS)
Message from Francesca Hayward
I am extremely sorry not to be dancing in today's performance of Ballet Supreme Programme B. I have made the decision to support my fiancé Cesar and go back to London early to help him receive treatment from the medical team there. This has been a very difficult decision as Japan is my favourite place to perform. I am so grateful to the wonderful audience for the shows we have done here, thank you for making our time here super special.
I can't wait to come back next summer for The Royal Ballet tour and make more happy memories.
Francesca Hayward
*Casting and program as of 7 August 2025 are subject to change.
*Changes in the cast or the program do not entitle holders to return or exchange tickets
