The Varna International Ballet is set to present three classical productions at the Princess Theatre in Torquay, Devon, across March 13–14, 2026. The company will perform Swan Lake on Friday 13 March (7:30pm), followed on Saturday 14 March by The Nutcracker (2:00pm) and Cinderella (7:30pm).
Presented by RG Live (the trading name of Raymond Gubbay Ltd), the residency is accompanied by a live ensemble — the Varna International Ballet Orchestra — so local audiences can hear a full orchestral score alongside world-class dancing.
Artistic Director Daniela Dimova said the company was “thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can’t wait to perform for British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.” The Torquay engagement serves as the finale of the company’s 23-venue UK tour (6 January–14 March 2026).
The Princess Theatre reopened parts of its auditorium following a refurbishment in Spring 2024 and now hosts more major touring and international productions for the local community (seating capacity: 1,514). The Varna International Ballet was founded in 1947 and is closely linked to the Varna State Opera and the Varna International Ballet Competition, a long-standing centre of classical ballet training and performance.
Tickets are available through ATG Tickets, with prices advertised from £15.00 (note the advertised price is shown before ATG’s transaction fee). The accessible starting price aims to make professional ballet more available to local families and residents.
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