National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes
Synopsis
In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes and guidance of their guardian Sylvia, Nana, 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?
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Ballet Shoes | Official Trailer | National Theatre at HomeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-04
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Grace Saif
Pauline Fossil
Melanie-Joyce Bermudez
Petrova Fossil
Daisy Sequerra
Posy Fossil
Justin Salinger
Great Uncle Matthew (GUM) / Madame Fidolia
Jenny Galloway
Nana (Miss Guthridge)
Pearl Mackie
Sylvia Rose Brown
Nadine Higgin
Theo Dane
Sonya Cullingford
Winifred
Sid Sagar
Jayan Saravanan
Helena Lymbery
Doctor Jakes
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katy Rudd
- Screenplay & Story
- Noel Streatfeild, Kendall Feaver
- Original Score
- Asaf Zohar
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katy Rudd
Noel Streatfeild, Kendall Feaver
Asaf Zohar
Department Leadership Roster
Kendall Feaver
Writer
Katy Rudd
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes
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What is National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes about?
In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes and guidance of their guardian Sylvia, Nana, 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?
Who directed National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes?
National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes was directed by Katy Rudd.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes includes Grace Saif, Melanie-Joyce Bermudez, Daisy Sequerra, Justin Salinger, Jenny Galloway.
When was National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Ballet Shoes was composed by Asaf Zohar.