Swan Lake
The acclaimed St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre is coming to Sydney this December for the first time performing a beloved classic, Swan Lake.
Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is a love story between Prince Siegfried and the Swan Princess, Odette, who by day is a swan but by night transforms back into a beautiful maiden. The lovers are divided by the evil Rothbart, a powerful sorcerer, who tries his hardest to keep the prince and the princess away from each other. This classic tale tells a beautiful and unforgettable story of how true love conquers all.
The St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre, founded in 1994, is a globally renowned company. The unbelievably popular company is in such demand that it gives more than 200 performances each year. With productions like Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, and The Nutcracker under their belt, their performance of Swan Lake is sure to impress and leave you with an experience you’ll never forget.
Producer Andrew Guild said: “We slotted in a short season at the Lyric, thinking that pre-Christmas may be a bit of a tough ask. But we’ve been bowled over by demand for seats. We’ve already added an extra show and now another has been slotted in.”
The company will be visiting and performing in Sydney up until Christmas Eve, following up Swan Lake with Christmas classic The Nutcracker (Dec 23-24). (KH)
Dec 19–22, varied performance times. Sydney Lyric Theatre, at the Star Casino, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont. Tickets & info: www.st-petersburg-ballet.com/sydney
BY KAITLYNN HAVILAND
