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Swan Lake

With its exquisite ensembles, lyrical pas de deux and bravura solos, set to one of the world’s most achingly beautiful musical scores, it’s essential you secure your seats early for what is undoubtedly the most famous ballet of all time.

This production has thrilled audiences around the world, breathing new life into the choreography of the two great creators of Russian ballet, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Set against Philip Prowse's glittering black and gold scenery, it perfectly captures the oppressive melancholy world of the court, and the sinister mysteries of the enchanted forest and the moonlit lake. This timeless story of good, evil and the all-conquering power of love enchants the eyes, ears and heart.


'The most satisfying British production of Swan Lake'
THE TIMES

'An unqualified triumph'
THE FINANCIAL TIMES

There are no performances listed for Swan Lake

Performance length


Approx 2 hours and 46 minutes

Storyguide


ACT I  |  ACT II  |  ACT III  |  ACT IV

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Credits


Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography Peter Wright; Lev Ivanov; Marius Petipa
Production Peter Wright; Galina Samsova
Designs Philip Prowse
Lighting Peter Teigen

Sponsored (1981) by the Royal Opera House Trust

World premiere


27 January 1895, Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg

First performance by Birmingham Royal Ballet


27 November 1981, Palace Theatre, Manchester
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