A first introduction to the magical world of ballet.

Experience the thrill of the world’s most famous ballet with your little ones, in this specially adapted version for children aged three upwards.

The magician Rothbart has turned the princess Odette into a swan: only at night can she return to human form. Will Prince Siegfried be able to save her, or will he fall for Rothbart’s sorcery? Featuring choreography by Antonio Castilla, English National Ballet’s Repetiteur, this version follows the familiar tale from a different point of view.

With a narrator to help follow the story, a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, beautiful dancing by students of English National Ballet School, and all the beautiful dancing and elegant costumes you could wish for, this is the perfect introduction to the joy of live ballet.

Since its creation in 2012, over 320,000 people have enjoyed English National Ballet’s My First Ballet series. This fantastic day out for the family returns to the Peacock Theatre – the perfect Easter treat.

Read the visual programme here (spoilers within!)

Make the most of your trip to My First Ballet: Swan Lake with English National Ballet’s Resource Hub full of free activities.

Image description: A cartoon showing ballet dancers. The background is blue with stars on it. There are some trees in the centre that are standing on a little island. On the left there is one ballet dancer in a black tutu reaching up with her arms. In the centre is a ballet dancer in a white tutu, being held in position by a male dancer in a black costume. To the right there are four identical ballet dancers wearing white tutus and holding hands in a row. They point one foot to the side.