Carlos Acosta broke boundaries and became the first black Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. He was the Company’s Principal Guest Artist for 17 years, and retired from classical ballet in 2016.

As portrayed in his 2007 autobiography “No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer’s Story” and the film that bears his childhood nickname, “Yuli,” Acosta’s family life was often difficult.

The ever-busy Acosta returns to London in the autumn, with guest appearances at Covent Garden, and a show at Sadler’s Wells. He also appears with Natalie Portman in the anthology film New York, I Love ...

Not dance royalty Carlos Acosta, who seems to literally turn back time by making a return to the stage as a dancer - having retired from performing in 2016 - in Carlos at 50 at the Royal Opera ...