MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE AT THEATRE ROYAL FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY!

Matthew Bourne’s infamous production of Swan Lake is currently on its fifth international tour and will visit Newcastle Theatre Royal for two weeks only, Tuesday 8 – Saturday 19 April. Matthew Bourne’s triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, taking the dance world by storm. Matthew Bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant, award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston, creating a provocative and powerful Swan Lake for our times. Now firmly crowned as a modern-day classic, this iconic production is perhaps best-known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble. Liz Koops, Chief Executive for Broadway Entertainment Group, who has produced the show globally for 8 years, says "We are delighted to be bringing Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake back for its fifth international tour. I am immensely proud to have been part of this wonderful production for so many years, a production which remains as fresh, vibrant and as relevant as it was at its very first performance. It's unrivalled success is a testament to its unique storytelling and iconic beauty”. Collecting over 30 international theatre awards including three Tony Awards, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake has been acclaimed as a landmark achievement on the international stage. It has become the longest running ballet in the West End and Broadway and enjoyed five successful tours in the UK and thrilled audiences all over the world. Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne with Set and Costume Design by Lez Brotherston and Lighting Design by Rick Fisher. Music is by Tchaikovsky. Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake appears at Newcastle Theatre Royal from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 19 April. Tickets are available from £15.00 (a booking fee of 95p - £1.95 will apply to most tickets) and can be purchased from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 08448 11 21 21 or select your own seat and book online at www.theatreroyal.co.uk