Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake – Next Generation New Adventures
Presented by Dublin Dance Festival and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
UK
Matthew Bourne’s genre-defining work takes flight once again to redefine a beloved classic
Tue 20—Sat 24 May 2025
A major revival of one of the most successful dance theatre productions of all time, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of its 30th anniversary tour.
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€31.50 – €79
How long?
2 hours 20 minutes (including one 20-minute interval)
For group bookings of 10 or more, or if you have any access needs, please contact Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on +353 (0) 1 677 7770 / groups@bgetheatre.ie.
Note: Age guidance 5+. Some scenes may not be suitable for younger children. This production contains strobe lighting, flashing lights, pyrotechnics, haze and smoke.
Audio Description & Touch Tour
A pre-show touch tour and live audio description (via headphones) are available for the performance on Sat 24 May, 2:30pm. To register, please contact Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on +353 (0) 1 677 7770 / groups@bgetheatre.ie. View more information about Accessible Performances.
From the show
Watch
★★★★★ “The show that changed the dance landscape FOREVER.”
The Observer
★★★★★ “The production remains as vital as ever, alive with intricate detail and soaring physicality.”
The Stage
★★★★★ “Extraordinary dancing unleashes the power and beauty of Tchaikovsky’s music.”
The Irish Times
“See it! Or live to regret it.”
The Independent
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 genre-defining 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 London’s Sadler’s Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake took the dance theatre world by storm became 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.
Credits
- Full cast information coming soon
