Swan Lake

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company performed Swan Lake throughout New Zealand in 2005 to sold out theatres and critical acclaim and now they return with this masterpiece.

Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world. It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal. This ballet is presented in three acts following the original storyline with the happy ending which was decreed by Soviet rule in the 1930’s during the reign of Stalin. Subtle revisions and variations have been introduced by Gediminas Taranda, Artistic Director of the Company. The Imperial Russian Ballet Company, formed in 1994, is headed by the Bolshoi Theatre soloist Gediminas Taranda and comprises dancers from the major ballet schools of Russia.

"Perhaps it is true after all that only the Russians can do the classic Swan Lake."
Jenny Stevenson , Dominion Post