Behind the Scenes at Brecon Festival Ballet!

Welcome to the very first edition of our new monthly blog! We're so excited to give you a peek behind the curtain and share what we’ve been up to.

Tickets are now Live for The Nutcracker!

It just wouldn't be Christmas without it! The Nutcracker is a magical ballet that delights audiences all over the world every single year. We're proud to be bringing Wales’s only full-scale professional production of this festive classic to the stage, featuring over 80 dancers and a live orchestra.

Our performances are at Theatr Brycheiniog from 19th to 21st December 2025. Tickets always sell out fast, so be sure to grab yours now before they're gone!

Book now!

Audition Magic!

What a amazing few week’s it's been! The energy at our recent auditions for young performers was absolutely electric. The talent on show was simply incredible, and we can’t thank everyone enough for bringing so much passion and enthusiasm into the studio. It’s always an incredibly exciting and equally hard day because the standards are so high, and rehearsals are already off to a great start!

Following on from the fantastic children’s auditions we also had a great day for our community cast auditions, we are so lucky to have such a talented community, it was so lovely to see familiar and new faces.

Our next auditions are just around the corner:

🎶 Choir: Sunday, 9 November

It’s an amazing opportunity to perform alongside professional dancers and musicians in our annual show, so make sure you don't miss out!

A Hero in Our Midst: Evie-Rae!

We have to give the biggest shout-out to the amazing Evie-Rae! She raised a whopping £545 for Brecon Festival Ballet by walking up Pen y Fan not once, but twice in a single day! Wow! We are so incredibly grateful and proud of her. Evie-Rae is passionate about ballet, and her fundraising efforts are helping our small charity provide opportunities for local people to experience ballet training and professional theatre.

You can still show your support and read her inspiring story on her Just Giving page. Thank you, Evie-Rae!

The Moment You've Been Waiting For: This Year's Principal Casting!

We are thrilled to finally announce our incredible principal dancers for this year’s production. Get ready to be blown away by their talent!

Clara will be danced by Georgia Smart and Hannah Stevens.

Nutcracker/Nathaniel will be performed by Hamish Scott and Isaac Bowry.

The Sugar Plum Fairy will be danced by Natasha Trigg and Aimee Casey.

The Cavalier will be performed by Yasset Roldan and Michael Hawkins.

Godfather Drosselmeier will be performed by Gareth Phillips and Jesse Ashby.

Be sure to check the performance dates on the Theatr Brycheiniog website to see your favourite dancer!

That's all for this month! We're so excited for you to be part of our journey. Can't wait to see you at the theatre!

Support Our Passion for the Arts!

As a small arts charity, we rely on the kindness and generosity of our community to keep the magic alive. Every little really helps, and your support allows us to continue bringing high-quality professional dance, providing incredible opportunities for local performers, and staging shows with a live orchestra.

Whether it's a small donation, buying something from our online shop, or becoming a Friend or Patron, your contribution makes a huge difference. By joining our Friends and Patrons program, you become a vital part of our ballet family, helping to secure the future of dance in our community.