Principal Character Artists

  • Gary Avis

    Gary Avis - Principal Character Artists

    Gary was born in Ipswich.  He began ballet classes aged twelve, studying locally, then at the Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts and The Royal Ballet Upper School. 
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  • David Drew

    David Drew - Guest Principal Character Artist

    David was born in London.  He trained at the Westbury School of Dancing in Bristol, and the Royal Ballet School before joining The Royal Ballet in 1955.


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  • Alastair Marriott

    Alastair Marriott - Principal Character Artists

    Born in St Margaret’s at Cliffe, Alastair trained at Deal Dance Centre and The Royal Ballet School. He joined the Company in 1988 and was promoted to Principal Character Artist, 2003.


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