Northern Ballet's new staging of Swan Lake, choreographed by Rachel Beaujean and co-produced with Ballet de l'OpƩra National de Bordeaux, with a live orchestra.
Northern Ballet bring Swan Lake to The Lyceum from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 October 2027, a new staging of the classic story. It's a co-production with Ballet de l'OpƩra National de Bordeaux, choreographed by Rachel Beaujean, with sets and costumes by Colin Richmond.
This isn't just a repeat of the version you might know. Beaujean's production reimagines the story while keeping its dramatic weight, and it gives Odette her voice back in a world that tries to deny her. Raised as a swan, Odette's transformation back into a young woman brings love and heartbreak as her mother seeks to use her to take revenge on the King who usurped her throne. It's a familiar tale, but told from a slightly different angle.
One of the biggest draws here is the music: Tchaikovsky's score is played live by a full orchestra, so you'll hear it as it was intended rather than from a recording. The whole thing runs around two hours and twenty minutes, including an interval.
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There are three evening performances, all at 7:30pm on Thursday 21, Friday 22, and Saturday 23 October. On Saturday 23, there's also an audio-described matinee at 2:30pm, which is a good option if you're coming with someone who needs it. The Lyceum is at 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA.
