Swan Lake is one of the most loved of all classical ballets. It has that magical combination of Tchaikovsky’s music, a compelling story of tragic romance and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how mesmerising they can be.

The new Royal Ballet season opens with a revival of Anthony Dowell’s romantic production whose designs were inspired by Imperial Russia of 1895, when the ballet was first performed.

Against this atmospheric setting, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s choreography provides an opportunity to see great dance partnerships in the leading roles and the whole Company in the dance ensembles.

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