RBO cinema season 2026-27: Swan Lake

Princess Odette has succumbed to a curse and has been transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Redbeard.

Princess Odette has succumbed to a curse and has been transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Redbeard. This curse can only be broken by a promise of eternal love. When she meets Prince Siegfried, he immediately falls in love with her fragile beauty and vows to free her. But Odette's freedom is anything but certain, as Rotbart intends to thwart the lovers' plans. Liam Scarlett's production for The Royal Ballet combines Tchaikovsky's tremendous score with John Macfarlane's picturesque production, creating a timeless ballet spectacle of love, betrayal and forgiveness.

Director: Koen Kessels
Cast: The Royal Ballet