A young girl in a pink ballet outfit poses gracefully, with a soft-focus background of a dance studio.

Little Dancer
Tickets From £28

Venue

Haymarket, Theatre Royal

You may not know her name. But you know her.


Marie van Goethem has stood in the same fourth position for over a century: arms behind her back, chin lifted, gaze fixed beyond the frame. She was fourteen. She was poor. She was extraordinary. And she refused to be forgotten.


Little Dancer is the story of a girl with impossible dreams and the man who immortalised her, Edgar Degas. Two people bound together by art, ambition and the ache of wanting to matter. Set against the dazzling, dangerous world of Belle Époque Paris, where beauty and brutality existed side by side, it asks the question we all carry: Do we shape our destiny, or does it shape us?


From the creative minds of Tony and Olivier Award-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Anastasia, Ragtime, Once On This Island) and directed and choreographed by five-time Tony and Olivier Award-winner Susan Stroman (The Producers, Crazy For You, Oklahoma!, Smash), comes this sweeping, emotionally charged new musical.

Little Dancer is for anyone who has ever been overlooked and refused to accept it, for anyone who has ever dared to dream bigger than the world told them they could.

Lush. Evocative. Achingly human. Experience Little Dancer live at Theatre Royal Haymarket for six weeks only from February 2027, prior to a world tour.

Closing

27/03/2027

Running Time

To be confirmed

Genre

Musical

Age & Content

To be confirmed

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

Little Dancer is playing at Haymarket, Theatre Royal in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Little Dancer is the story of a girl with impossible dreams and the man who immortalised her, Edgar Degas.
The running time for Little Dancer is To be confirmed. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Little Dancer is recommended for ages To be confirmed. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Little Dancer opens on 15th February 2027 and is currently scheduled to run until 27th March 2027. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
Tickets for Little Dancer go on sale from 1st October 2026. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Little Dancer online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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