If you still believe in fairies and flight, “Ballet of Lights” in Manchester is recreating the classic story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Featuring a group of ballet dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes in the roles of the much-loved protagonists of the story, let the lights and impressive choreography transport you to Neverland. And for one evening and one enchanted evening only, never grow up.
Fly to the second star to the right and straight to The Royal College of Northern Music to see Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, and more beloved characters from the classic tale. The prestigious conservatoire is opening its doors to this unique ballet on selected dates over the coming months. However, there is limited availability so don’t wait too long to secure your spot.
Ballet of Lights: bringing Peter Pan to Manchester
“Ballet of Lights” is a shortened version of the two-hour Peter Pan ballet adaptation that incorporates optical fibres into the dancers’ costumes to enhance their emotions and movement. Over the course of 60 minutes, six ballet dancers light up the stage with glowing ensembles, casting a new light on the acclaimed music school on Oxford Road. Using a set of props, the main characters dance and dream, fight pirates and play with mermaids and the Lost Boys.
Peter Pan told through light, music, and dance
Whether it’s a Tchaikovsky masterpiece or a romantic ballet like Coppélia composed by Léo Delibes, some of the world’s most famous ballets portray dreamlike fairy tales and myths, which is why J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan is the perfect story to be adapted into a ballet.
“Ballet of Lights” captures the soul of the Scottish writer’s most famous work—the longing for adventure, the fear of growing up and the realisation that imagination never leaves us, no matter how old we are. He once wrote, “dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough”. Well, it seems you did wish hard enough because this magical ballet performance is now lighting up Manchester.
If you’re hooked on adventure, join Peter, Tinker Bell and Wendy at “Ballet of Lights” in Manchester, a must-see performance this season. With two back-to-back shows scheduled for 18:00 and 20:30, you can choose the one that best fits your schedule.
“Ballet of Lights” will be held at the Royal College of Northern Music and tickets are sold in categories depending on proximity to the stage. Seating is then allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone.