Ballet Shoes

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre19 August 2027 to 22 January 2028 (selected dates)

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Venue

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

About the show

The National Theatre’s Ballet Shoes adapts Noel Streatfeild’s story of three sisters. Explore the UK tour, casting notes and ticket options.

Ballet Shoes tickets and regional UK dates

The National Theatre's production of Ballet Shoes, adapted from Noel Streatfeild's novel by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd, tours the UK in 2027 and 2028. Anton Du Beke plays Great Uncle Matthew at most venues, with the story centring on three adopted sisters and their fight to pursue individual ambitions.

The story and this production

Set in a house cluttered with dinosaur bones and fossils, the play follows three adopted sisters, Pauline, Petrova and Posy, as they grow into their own identities under the care of guardians and an assortment of lodgers. The central tension turns on whether they can hold their family together while pursuing futures in a world that has little room for women with grand aspirations.

Kendall Feaver wrote the stage adaptation and Katy Rudd directs; her previous credits include The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Nanny McPhee. The production is categorised as drama.

Anton Du Beke and venue-specific casting

Anton Du Beke is advertised as Great Uncle Matthew for selected parts of the tour. The ATG listings identify exceptions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol and Sunderland, and state that he does not appear at New Theatre Oxford.

Anyone choosing tickets specifically to see Du Beke should check the casting notice on their exact venue and performance. The exclusions differ between theatres, so an actor named in the tour’s general publicity should not be assumed to appear on every date.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre	Aylesbury	Thu 19 Aug 2027 - Sat 21 Aug 2027	Presale	Check ATG listing
Edinburgh Playhouse	Edinburgh	Tue 19 Oct 2027 - Sat 23 Oct 2027	Presale	Check ATG listing
King's Theatre, Glasgow	Glasgow	Tue 26 Oct 2027 - Sat 30 Oct 2027	Presale	Check ATG listing
Bristol Hippodrome	Bristol	Tue 16 Nov 2027 - Sat 20 Nov 2027	Presale	Check ATG listing
Sunderland Empire	Sunderland	Tue 30 Nov 2027 - Sat 4 Dec 2027	Presale	Check ATG listing
New Theatre Oxford	Oxford	Wed 5 Jan 2028 - Sat 8 Jan 2028	Presale	Check ATG listing
Liverpool Empire	Liverpool	Tue 11 Jan 2028 - Sat 15 Jan 2028	Presale	Check ATG listing
Milton Keynes Theatre	Milton Keynes	Tue 18 Jan 2028 - Sat 22 Jan 2028	Presale	Check ATG listing

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse, King's Theatre, Glasgow, Bristol Hippodrome, Sunderland Empire, New Theatre Oxford, Liverpool Empire Theatre, Milton Keynes Theatre. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballet Shoes a musical?

No. The production is listed as a drama. It is a stage play adapted by Kendall Feaver from Noel Streatfeild's novel.

Will Anton Du Beke be performing at every venue?

No. The Oxford listing states that he does not appear there, and other venues list specific excluded dates or a limited performance schedule. Read the casting notice for your chosen performance before booking.

Who has adapted and directed this production?

Kendall Feaver wrote the stage adaptation and Katy Rudd directs. Rudd's other directing credits include The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Nanny McPhee.

Where can I book Ballet Shoes tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Ballet Shoes?

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre: Thu 19 Aug 2027 - Sat 21 Aug 2027; Edinburgh Playhouse: Tue 19 Oct 2027 - Sat 23 Oct 2027; King's Theatre, Glasgow: Tue 26 Oct 2027 - Sat 30 Oct 2027; Bristol Hippodrome: Tue 16 Nov 2027 - Sat 20 Nov 2027; Sunderland Empire: Tue 30 Nov 2027 - Sat 4 Dec 2027; New Theatre Oxford: Wed 5 Jan 2028 - Sat 8 Jan 2028; Liverpool Empire Theatre: Tue 11 Jan 2028 - Sat 15 Jan 2028; Milton Keynes Theatre: Tue 18 Jan 2028 - Sat 22 Jan 2028.

Who handles my booking?

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Venue

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Exchange Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UG

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Train

Aylesbury railway station is about a five minute walk from the theatre. Chiltern Railways links Aylesbury with London Marylebone.

Bus

Aylesbury's main bus station is within 200 metres of the theatre, so most town and county services drop you within a couple of minutes' walk.

Parking

Several car parks sit within easy walking distance, including the multi-storey car park on Walton Street (use HP21 7QP for sat navs) and the Upper Hundreds car park.