Edward Watson

Edward Watson is a British ballet dancer, coach and former Royal Ballet principal who trained at The Royal Ballet School and joined the Company in 1994. His repertory spans Ashton and MacMillan, while he has created roles for leading contemporary choreographers including Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon and Arthur Pita.
Known For: The Metamorphosis; The Winter’s Tale; work with The Royal Ballet
Selected Theatre Credits: The Metamorphosis; Other Stories; The Winter’s Tale
Awards & Nominations: Winner, Olivier Award, 2012; winner, Benois de la Danse, 2015; winner, Critics’ Circle National Dance Award, 2001, 2008 and 2022; appointed MBE, 2015