Ballet Shoes

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild will begin a major tour of the UK in August 2027 touring through to 2028. Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke will make his debut in a National Theatre production playing Great Uncle Matthew and Fidolia.

This five star reimagining of Noel Streatfeild's beloved novel breathes fresh life into the classic story, while staying true to its heart. In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and discovering who they want to be. Under the watchful eyes and guidance of their new guardians and some unlikely lodgers, they fight to pursue their individual passions: but in a world that wasn’t built for women with big ambitions, can they forge a future, keep their family together, and even learn a dance or two along the way?