Classic Ballet, Timeless Fairytales And Fibre-Optic Lights: This Series Of Luminous Dance Shows In Liverpool Reimagines Iconic Tales Under A New Glow

Ballet of Lights is a 60-minute spectacle designed for audiences aged 5 and above. While new productions are always on the way, these are the enchanting tales set to sparkle in Liverpool this season.

Cinderella remains one of the most universal stories of all time — a celebration of kindness, transformation, and hope. In Ballet of Lights, the heroine truly shines: her glowing costume mirrors the magic of her metamorphosis, dimming as midnight strikes. The score blends pieces from Tchaikovsky, Händel and Rossini, creating an atmosphere of both nobility and dreamlike beauty. Here, classical elegance and visual poetry intertwine to let every emotion shimmer across the stage.

At ‘Ballet of Lights’, tutus, tiaras, and leotards worn by the talented ballerinas are illuminated thanks to light-changing optical fibres. As a result, the captivating choreography in ballets including Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella literally lights up the stage. Audiences are taken on an adventure guided by mesmerising dance routines and a sprinkle of luminous magic inside Liverpool Playhouse Theatre. It’s an abridged version of the story, which makes it more accessible for everyone.

Since making its debut in Liverpool, Ballet of Lights has received countless five-star reviews.

On selected dates over the coming months, these enchanting spectacles of dance and light are illuminating Liverpool. Each ballet show takes place over the course of 60 minutes and doors open 45 minutes before the show’s start time. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each section and late entry is not permitted.