English National Ballet - Swan Lake Tickets
English National Ballet’s enchanting production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic floats into London. Under 5s not permitted.
Tchaikovsky’s magical and timeless ballet
Drift away into an enchanting world of princes, queens and sorcerers as English National Ballet’s much-loved production of Swan Lake returns to the London Coliseum. Swan Lake is one of the world’s most famous ballets, with a tragic romance at its heart between Prince Siegfried and Swan Queen Odette, who has been cursed by the evil, vengeful sorcerer Rothbart. As the lovestruck couple battle against Rothbart, audiences will be swept up by some of classical ballet’s most iconic moments. Most famous is the stunning display of white tutu-clad ballerinas, fluttering along a moonlit lakeside in unison. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s incredible music played live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic, choreographer Derek Deane’s rich and theatrical vision of the Swan Lake ballet is hugely acclaimed and returns to the stage year after year. With sumptuous sets and dazzling, dramatic dancing, this is a thrilling spectacle for both seasoned ballet fans and newcomers. Returning to London for a limited season, book Swan Lake tickets to enjoy this beloved and timeless ballet on stage.Performance dates:
12 Jan 2023 - 22 Jan 2023
Running time:
2 hours and 50 minutes including an interval.
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Age recommendation:
Under 5s not permitted.
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Swan Lake London Reviews
User Reviews
My first ballet and I was enchanted. I recognised so much more of the music than I had expected which was a nice surprise. The dancers were amazing, what a spectacle, everyone should give it a go
Performance date: 19 January 2023
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Written by Tchaikovsky in 1875 this is considered the most popular ballet of all time, despite its initial failure. Odette has been cursed by Rothbart, an evil sorcerer, to live as a swan by day and human form by night, but only by the enchanted lakeWritten by Tchaikovsky in 1875 this is considered the most popular ballet of all time, despite its initial failure. Odette has been cursed by Rothbart, an evil sorcerer, to live as a swan by day and human form by night, but only by the enchanted lake. The curse can only be broken if Odette finds love from a pure man. Enter young Prince Siegfried, beguiled and tricked into marrying Rothbart’s daughter Odile, who is made to look like Odette. It’s a tragic love story, not unlike Romeo & Juliet. The two leads were mesmerising, with the grace, purity and elegance in Odette’s dance in contrast with the drama, darkness and intensity in Odile’s dance. This bought out the love in Prince Siegfried when he danced with Odette, and desire when he danced with Odile. The swan formations in Acts II and IV were just beautiful, graceful and stunning until the extra added drama with Rothbart’s voluminous costume and wings bringing an ominous foreboding as he flaps away the mood setting dry ice. There is so much to see and take in, especially in Acts I and III where more of the storyline unfolds on the side of Prince Siegfried, which take place in the palace. Read more