Wings, wigs and wonder: backstage at Birmingham Royal Ballet - photo essay

Behind the painted curtains of BRB's The Sleeping Beauty lies a universe teeming with whimsy, dedication and a dash of eccentricity As I step through the stage door, Tom Rogers, a former soloist turned creative digital producer, becomes my guide through this theatrical labyrinth. "This half is like where we live, and the other half is the theatre," Rogers says, a grin lighting up his face as we navigate the corridors, which start to feel like a maze. "Try and remember this bit of the journey in ...