Swan Lake

Petr Iljič Čajkovskij

About Play

The most famous classical ballet of all time returns to the stage of the Moravian Theatre after 12 years.  

The story of Princess Odette, who is turned into a swan by the evil Redbeard, never ceases to captivate audiences around the world. It is a mainstay of all major theatre houses and has been one of the most performed classical ballets for many decades, along with The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet. Its best known version was created in 1895 by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Since then, the ballet has undergone a number of adaptations, and these  versions differ in many ways, whether in libretto, scenic design or choreography. Nevertheless, in most cases, especially the "white acts", they are based on the aforementioned choreography by Lev Ivanov.

And so it is in the case of our Swan Lake, which is choreographed by Canadian choreographer Paul Adam Chalmer. The set and costumes will be designed by the internationally acclaimed Italian designer Domenico Franchi. And how the eternal dispute over the very end of the ballet will turn out? Whether it will end in tragedy or in happiness, you must find out yourself.  

Duration: cca 2 hours 40 minutes, 1 intermission
Premiere: Oct 18, 2024

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Creators and Cast

Libretto
Paul Chalmer podle Mariuse Petipy
Choreography and director
Paul Chalmer podle Lva Ivanova a Mariuse Petipy
Conductor
Scenic and costume design
Domenico Franchi
Light design
Tomáš Příkrý
Design assistant
Francesca Nieddu
Giulia Bruschi
Duilio Ingraffia