Swan Lake

Scottish Ballet
  • Talks / Special Events
  • Dance

Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable ballet, finally returning to Scotland after its sell-out 2016 debut.

The strong, graceful Odette captivates young and lonely Siegfried, their duets are powered by emotional honesty. She flies across the stage towards him, flanked by shifting formations of swans. But Siegfried mistakenly betrays his love for the fierce passion of Odile, who whips the air around her into a thrilling physical and psychological frenzy.

Arching backs, spiralling arms and mesmerising patterns push the company dancers to their physical limits in this tale of purity versus seduction. David Dawson’s daring, visceral choreography is perfectly paired with the rich, romantic Tchaikovsky score, played live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

Originally scheduled in 2020, this long-awaited return of the world’s most famous ballet, performed by Scotland’s national dance company is sure to be the hottest ticket of the season.

Electrifying

The List

Thrilling

The Herald

Vigorous, vivacious

Sunday Times

On special days, the magic starts a little earlier for audiences – check out when our Talk Ballet pre-show talk will be held.

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Audio Description- Live (theatre) or recorded (cinema) verbal description for blind and visually impaired audience members. Special receivers are available at the Box Office and can be used on their own or in conjunction with your hearing aid. Please book seats in the middle for the best reception.

Touch Tour - They are behind the scenes tours in order for visually impaired patrons to walk on the set, feel costumes and props, and get an account of where these things appear in the show, and their relevance to the story. Tours are free of charge but are specifically for visually impaired patrons and their companions.