Subscribers are incredibly valuable supporters of Japan Performing Arts Foundation to continue its vital work. We are now accepting subscribers for the 34th NBS Premium Ballet Series. If you like ballet, join us to see a series of world-class performances and enjoy subscriber benefits.
1
The Australian Ballet 2024 Japan Tour
Don Quixote
May/June 2025
Don Quixote
Choreography Rudolf Nureyev
Music Ludwig Minkus, orchestrated by John Lanchbery
photos: Rainee Lantry
David Hallberg
Artistic Director
2
Birmingham Royal Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty | Cinderella
June/July 2025
The Sleeping Beauty
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov, Sir Peter Wright
Production Sir Peter Wright
Cinderella
Music Sergei Prokofiev
(by kind permission of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd.)
Choreography Sir David Bintley
Carlos Acosta
Director
Alina Cojocaru
Guest Dancer in The Sleeping Beauty
William Bracewell
Guest Dancer in Cinderella
3
Special Gala (working title)
July/August 2025
Gala performances by star dancers from the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris, The Royal Ballet, and more.
4
The Royal Ballet 2026 Japan Tour
A full-length ballet | Gala (programs TBC)
June/July 2026
Kevin O'Hare
Director
*Tour information is subject to change.
1) Priority booking ahead of the public
2) Complimentary program books (equivalent to approximately 12,000 yen)
3) Access to an open class of The Australian Ballet (2025)
4) Access to an open general rehearsal of Birmingham Royal Ballet (either The Sleeping Beauty or Cinderela)
5) Priority booking for other performances presented by Japan Performing Arts Foundation (NBS)
