Sat 13 & Sun 14 September | Ballet at Minterne

Meaghan Grace Productions presents Ballet at Minterne

With dancers from The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other leading companies

Between 2020 and 2022, Meaghan Grace Hinkis, First Soloist with The Royal Ballet, staged three weekend ballet galas in Dorset to raise funds for the performing arts after the devastation caused by the Covid lockdowns.  We are delighted that she will be returning to Dorset on 13 and 14 September 2025 to stage another gala weekend in aid of the performing arts in the stunning grounds of Minterne House.  It will be a very special and rare chance to see some of the stars from world class ballet companies perform in this beautiful setting. 

Dancers include :
Royal Ballet Principals : Anna Rose O’Sullivan, Mayara Magri, Ryoichi Hirano and Matthew Ball. 
Birmingham Royal Ballet Principals  : Beatrice Parma and Max Maslen.
English National Ballet First Soloist : Precious Adams

Musicians :
Sergey Levitin – Concert Master, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Michael Pansters – Pianist for The Royal Ballet

The programme will include works by Marius Petipa, Frederick Ashton, Kenneth MacMillan, Christopher Wheeldon and Liam Scarlett, subject to the necessary permissions.

Tickets on sale 10am Tuesday 13 May

Helpful Notes:

Saturday – gates open 2.15pm, performance at 4.30pm, there will be an auction during the performance interval.  Finish time approx 7.15pm

Sunday – gates open 2pm, performance at 4pm.  Finish time approx 6.30pm.

Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable but transferable to a third party. In the event that each performance reaches capacity, we will create a waiting list for tickets. Where possible we will be able to re sell tickets that have been returned to us and refund the cost of ticket to the original ticket holder.

There is a £20 reduction for children aged 12 and under on £80 and £60 seats.

Dancers performing and the programme are subject to change.  The organisers reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme without prior notice.

The use of cameras and recording equipment is strictly prohibited other than by authorised photographers.

The audience seating and stage are both covered.  The audience seating is level.  The stage is raised 1m above ground level.  Rows further back will have a degree of restricted view.

Ticket holders are invited to picnic in the grounds of Minterne House before the performance.  A limited range of food and drinks will be available to purchase from the Tea Terrace at Minterne where there is limited seating.  Please take all litter home with you.

There will be a raffle on both days (Cash preferred)

There will be an auction during the interval on Saturday – details will be sent to ticket holders a few days beforehand.

There will be two parking areas, opposite the main gate and just before the main gate (if coming from Dorchester).  Blue badge holders can enter through the main gate and park beside the house.   There will be transport up the drive and to the audience seating for those in need of assistance.   Please consider car-sharing wherever possible.

This event is taking place outdoors – please dress appropriately for the weather conditions!

With grateful thanks to our major sponsors, Mogers Drewett, Winery Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta and 2 anonymous donors.