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ENB 75th Anniversary Gala

On behalf of English National Ballet, we are thrilled you will be joining us for our 75th Anniversary Gala and thank you for the support you have already shown.

We are so excited to host this landmark occasion at our home, the Mulryan Centre for Dance. This will be a fabulous opportunity to celebrate the start of our anniversary season whilst raising vital funds to support ENB’s future and enable us to continue to thrive.

Below you can find some further details about this special occasion, including a sneak peek at the one-of-a-kind experiences on offer in our live auction and some information about how to get to our beautiful home in East London.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 9th October for this magical evening.

Wednesday 9 October 2024

Mulryan Centre for Dance, 41 Hopewell Square, London City Island, London, E14 0SY

6.30pm Welcome Reception in the Dorfman Foyer

7.15pm Call to Dinner in the Holloway Production Studio

10.30pm Carriages

Dress Code: Black Tie with a touch of Magic

For further information, please contact celebrate@ballet.org.uk

Gala set up 2

On the Night

Throughout the evening you can look forward to…

  • Four world-exclusive performances from our brand-new production of Nutcracker, choreographed by ENB Artistic Director, Aaron S Watkin and Olivier Award-winner, Arielle Smith.
  • Celebrating 75 years of English National Ballet with some of our incredible dancers.
  • Listening to the beautiful live music of the English National Ballet Philharmonic.
  • Live Auction with Christie’s Nicholas Martineau.
  • Hearing more about our exciting ambitions for the future from Aaron S Watkin and ENB Chairman, Sir Rupert Gavin.
  • A delicious 3 course meal from London’s leading luxury caterer, Rocket.

And a few more surprises…

Live Auction

A group of ballet dancers performing in unison in Playlist (EP), part of our 2024/2025 season. The dancers are in a dynamic pose, extending their legs and arms gracefully, with one leg lifted high behind them. The stage is dimly lit, emphasizing their bright pink costumes against a dark background, creating a striking visual contrast.
A group of ballet dancers performing in unison in Playlist (EP), part of our 2024/2025 season. The dancers are in a dynamic pose, extending their legs and arms gracefully, with one leg lifted high behind them. The stage is dimly lit, emphasizing their bright pink costumes against a dark background, creating a striking visual contrast.

Further details, including full terms & conditions, will be provided within the event programme on the night.

The ‘Playlist’ Party Experience

Unique private performance of Forsythe’s ‘Playlist 1 &2’ with post-performance cocktails and canapes, for 30 of your closest friends.

A special evening with ENB’s Artistic Director

Exclusive private rehearsal of lead Company members by ENB’s Artistic Director, Aaron S Watkin, followed by private dinner for 20 guests, in our world-class studios.

Private Orchestral Evening

Share an evening with Gavin Sutherland and members of the ENB Philharmonic, experiencing 75 years of music from our repertoire.

Couture Runway Show in Paris

Take your seats at most sought-after fashion show in Paris Fashion Week, CHANEL couture. Stay overnight at the Ritz and the following day take a private tour of apartment of founder Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel.

Pledge

In addition to these exceptional experiences, there will be the opportunity pledge your support to ENB’s Ballet Futures: The Pipeline Project. You can learn more about this incredible project here.

We are looking to raise £150,000 for Ballet Futures, which will support talented young dancers for 5 years!

We would like to thank Ballet Future Foundation Pledgers, Sir Damon and Lady Buffini, for their generous support in helping us achieve this goal.

How to Find Us

Arrival

Riverboat

Those on premium tables who have opted in for arrival via riverboat, please note the departure times below:

  • Cadogan Pier: Embark from 5.15pm for departure at 5.25pm
  • Westminster Pier: Embark from 5.35pm for departure at 5.45pm

The Riverboat will disembark at Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier, where shuttles will be waiting to take guests to Mulryan Centre for Dance

Car

The Mulryan Centre for Dance is outside of the Congestion Charge Zone, but within the ULEZ and LEZ Zones.

The best location for cars to drop guests is towards the south of the building on Hope Street. There are also plenty of parking spaces available in the Echo House Car Park.

Tube

The Mulryan Centre for Dance is just a 5-minute walk from Canning Town Station, accessible via the Jubilee and DLR lines.

Carriages

At the end of the evening, there will be a taxi rank just outside the Mulryan Centre for Dance.

If you wish to pre-arrange your car booking, we recommend collection from Hope Street.

The Jubilee and DLR lines at Canning Town station run until after midnight.

Should you wish to stay overnight near the venue, there are a variety of nearby luxury hotels a short drive from the Mulryan Centre for Dance