Peter Wright

Choreographer and director Peter Wright is a major figure in British ballet, known for productions of the classics that are performed internationally. He began with Ballets Jooss, worked with John Cranko in Stuttgart and later held senior artistic leadership roles at The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet. His long career has combined choreography, staging, teaching and artistic direction.
Known For: *The Nutcracker*; *Giselle*; leadership of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Selected Theatre Credits: *The Nutcracker*; *Giselle*; *Coppélia*
Awards & Nominations: Winner, De Valois Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance (2004); winner, Centenary Award for Dance (2013); awarded knighthood (1993)