Matthew Bourne's audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. In celebration of that ongoing impact, Swan Lake will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time.

 

Renowned for its all-male swan corps and bold reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s classic, this revolutionary ballet production has redefined what dance can be. Now, Bourne’s latest vision – The Next Generation, pushes boundaries further with a new cast, innovative staging, and raw emotional power.

 

 

Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.

First staged at Sadler’s Wells in London in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake took the dance theatre world by storm becoming the longest running full-length dance classic in the West End and on Broadway. It has since been performed across the globe, collecting over thirty international accolades including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production and three Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

 

 

***** (5 stars) ‘The show that changed the dance landscape FOREVER’ Observer

***** (5 stars) The Evening Standard
‘Still THRILLING new generations. TERRIFIC’ Sunday Times

‘SEE IT! Or live to regret it’ The Independent

 

Director and Choreographer - Matthew Bourne
Composer - Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovksy
Set and Costume Designer - Lez Brotherston
Lighting Designer - Paule Constable
Sound Designer - Ken Hampton
Video Designer - Duncan McLean
Associate Artistic Director - Etta Murfitt
Resident Artistic Associate - Neil Westmoreland
Rehearsal Associate - Dominic North