Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Don Quixote at The Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays this March.
In this first revival of his 2022 production Director Carlos Acosta delivers entertainment for all ages. Don Quixote introduces us to Cervantes’ famous knight himself, lovers Kitri and Basilio, and a host of supporting characters. As the Don sets out on a quest to track down his true love, with his loyal friend and servant Sancho Panza at his side, he finds himself embroiled in an unlikely adventure of love and dreams.
If you like Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, you shouldn’t miss this stunning 19th-century masterpiece, full of thrilling pas de deux, delightful music played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, and much, much more!
Treat yourself and all your family to some Spanish sunshine.
Cast of Don Quixote
Kitri Beatrice Parma
Basilio Enrique Bejarano Vidal
Conductor Thomas Jung
Creatives of Don Quixote
Choreography Carlos Acosta
Original choreography Marius Petipa
Original music Ludwig Minkus
Arrangement (2022) Hans Vercauteren (Act II Campfire Sequence: original music composed by Hans Vercauteren)
Production Carlos Acosta
Designs Tim Hatley
Video Designs Nina Dunn
Lighting Peter Mumford
Staged by Christopher Saunders
How much are the tickets to Don Quixote and how long is the show?
Tickets are priced from £25.50 to £59.50. Lasts approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Runtime: Act One – 50 Mins | Interval – 25 Mins | Act Two – 33 Mins | Interval – 20 Mins | Act Three – 34 mins
How do I book tickets to watch Birmingham Royal Ballet Don Quixote ?
To book tickets please call The Lowry at 08432086000 or via their website here.
When is the show?
Thu, 5 March until Sat, 7 March 2026 with shows at 7.30 on Thu, Fri and Sat and there is also a matinee performance on Sat at 2pm
Audio Described Performance: Saturday 7 March 2026 at 2pm: (Touch Tour at 12pm)
Where will the performance be held?
The Lowry
The Lyric Theatre
Pier 8
The Quays
Salford
M50 3AZ
Manchester
Tel: 0843208 6000
Notes:
- The Lowry welcomes all visitors regardless of their disability and strives to meet all individuals needs where possible.
- They welcome assistance dogs.
- The Lowry website is fully accessible and features BrowseAloud. Browsealoud adds speech, reading and translation support, facilitating access and participation for those people who need support reading print, dyslexia, low literacy, mild visual impairments and those with English as a second language. To use this feature, simply click on the grey ear logo located in the footer.
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If you are driving to the show, we would recommend for you to park at The Lowry Outlet which is opposite the theatre, but be aware as there is lack of signage from the car park area to the theatre, so best to ask someone or use google maps to find your way.Pre paid car parking tickets can be purchased up to 24 hours prior to your performance. Please note they are unable to sell pre paid tickets on your performance date, and you will need to pay at the ticket machines in the car park. The tickets can be booked at the same time as your seats via their website, or over the phone on freephone 0343 208 6000. The cost is £6.50. This allows you to park for the day.
About The Lowry Theatre
The Lowry is a registered charity committed to using visual and performing arts to enrich people’s lives. They present audiences with a diverse programme of theatre, opera, musicals, dance, music, comedy and visual art as well as events and activities to expand the horizons of audiences and artists alike. At the heart of their work is a commitment to the local communities and young people. Tapping into the work on their ur stages and in their galleries, they offer thousands of free creative participation opportunities each year. They are passionate about nurturing talent, developing creative professionals of the future and raising aspirations.
About Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet is one of the world’s great companies, a true powerhouse in classic ballet and contemporary dance. They’re proudly rooted in Birmingham, their home since 1990, at the same time, they tour around the UK and internationally, bringing world-class ballet and live music to the widest range of audiences in our nation and beyond.
They perform everything from grand romantic ballets to breathtaking new dance works inspired by our world today – including many pieces created just for them by the world’s best established and emerging choreographers.
They’re bringing new life to the greatest ballet traditions – but under the leadership of Carlos Acosta, their Director, they’re also pushing the art form into electrifying new directions, underpinned by the artistry, creativity and technical excellence for which they’re known around the world.
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Photo Credit: The Lowry
