Thomas Whitehead

English dancer Thomas Whitehead is a Principal Character Artist of The Royal Ballet, where he has built a wide repertory of character and dramatic roles and created work for leading choreographers. A long-serving company member, he has also performed with Matthew Bourne’s *Swan Lake*, worked as a choreographer and contributed to Royal Opera House learning projects.
Known For: Drosselmeyer in *The Nutcracker*; Von Rothbart in *Swan Lake*; Professor in *Frankenstein*
Selected Theatre Credits: *Coppélia*; *Romeo and Juliet*; *Onegin*; *Cinderella*; *Don Quixote*
Awards & Nominations: Nominee, Critics’ Circle Award for Outstanding Male Performance (2010)
Training: Nydza School of Dance; Arts Educational Schools London; The Royal Ballet Upper School