ONE of ballet's most famous love stories with be staged in Leeds in March.
Northern Ballet will perform a classic tale of love and obsession in the shape of David Nixon's Swan Lake. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s moving score, the production is a modern take on an iconic classic with all the beauty for which Swan Lake is renowned.
Opening at Leeds Grand Theatre from March 3 to March 12 Swan Lake will also tour to Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from March15 to March 19.
Set in New England at the start of the twentieth century, a time of long lazy summers and old world grace, the production, which was first performed in 2004, features costumes capturing the luxury and refined affluence of the era. Set designs by Dave Gillan, lighting by Peter Mumford and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia complete the retelling of the infamous story.
David Nixon said: "Our Swan Lake offers a different telling to traditional versions of the ballet whilst still remaining true to the spirit of the story and incorporating popular elements that audiences will be familiar with, from Tchaikovsky’s score to the dance of the four cygnets."
Tickets are on sale now. Visit northernballet.com/swanlake for further details.
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