Iconic ballet on its way to Lowry
EARLY notice of an opportunity to see Matthew Bourne’s iconic production of Swan Lake at the Lowry Theatre.
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.
Thrilling, bold, witty, and emotive, this genredefining 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.
Bourne’s dance theatre company New Adventures has also teased a programme of talent development activity aimed at children and young people, to run alongside performances. In addition to the regular schools tour, this expanded programme will be specific to Swan Lake, with further details forthcoming.
Bourne’s production which replaces the female corps-de-ballet with a male ensemble - has won thirty accolades internationally.
Bourne commented: “When our Swan Lake was premiered nearly 30 years ago, it created a sensation that none of us could have predicted. I think we knew that we had a good idea but could never have dreamt of the impact it would have on all of us, our audiences, and the wider dance world. I have seen over those 30 years how this production has continued to change lives, create new audiences and inspire young dancers.”
He continued: “The inspiration of Swan Lake is central to our ‘talent development’ programme at New Adventures, especially in our Cygnet School and Swan School, where we aim to develop the dancers of the future to feature in our many productions. Indeed, this new revival of Swan Lake will feature dancers who have been nurtured through these programmes, or through their professional development as New Adventures company members, with many of them making their debuts in these coveted roles.”
IT runs at the Lowry in Salford from November 19 to 30 Tickets from £20 Visit the website here : https://thelowry.com/ whats-on/matthewbournes-swan-lake/