Sadler's Wells Theatre

Selected show

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake -

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When it premiered at Sadler's Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne's triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, taking the dance world by storm.

This Christmas the multi award-winning hit returns to the theatre where it all began for a strictly limited run.

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"The perfect treat for Christmas – or any time of year" ****
DAILY TELEGRAPH, DEC 2009

"Matthew Bourne’s stunning Swan Lake rewrite is selling tickets faster than a spinning ballerina"
THE TIMES, DEC 2009

"Powerful, entertaining and visually splendid"
TIME OUT

"Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake has lost none of its glamour but grows and changes with each fresh cast" *****
THE GUARDIAN

Now firmly crowned as a modern-day classic, this iconic production is perhaps best-known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble. Matthew Bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant, award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston, to create a provocative and powerful Swan Lake for our times.

Collecting over 30 international theatre awards including three Tonys, Swan Lake has been acclaimed as a landmark achievement on the international stage. It has become the longest running ballet in the West End and on Broadway and enjoyed four hugely successful tours in the UK and thrilled audiences all over the world.

"One of Britain's most spectacular artistic triumphs"
EVENING STANDARD

"The impact of this vibrant staging is undiminished; if anything it's even stronger" *****
THE TIMES

"The most successful modern ballet yet made. This Swan is as powerful as ever"
DAILY EXPRESS

"As bold and as beautiful as ever" *****
DAILY TELEGRAPH

Thursday 21 January at 7.30pm
This performance will start with a 5 minute piece performed by young people from across London who have been working with the cast of Swan Lake. This will result in the curtain coming down 15 minutes later than usual.

10 Dec 2009 – 24 Jan 2010

Archived Show

Ticket office:

0844 412 4300

How to find us

Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN

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Performance times

Tue - Sun at 7.30pm
(excluding Thu 24, Fri 25 & Thu 31 Dec)

Sat & Sun Mats at 2.30pm
(excluding Sat 26 Dec)

Tue 22, Wed 23, Thu 24, Wed 30, Thu 31 Dec at 2.30pm

Thu 17 Dec & Wed 6 Jan at 2pm

Running time

2 hrs 30 mins (including one 20 min interval)

Tickets

£10 - £50

5 - 15 year olds
Half price tickets - matinees only. Not available 22 - 31 December

Group Discounts
Groups 8+ 20% off stalls seats for most performances. more »
Not available online or in conjunction with any other offer. To book, call the Ticket Office on 0844 412 4300.

Please Note: Under 5s are not admitted to this event. more »