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Swan Lake

Choregraphy by Marius Petipa and Lev Lvanov
Approx. running time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Swan Lake is one of the most loved of all classical ballets. It has that magical combination of Tchaikovsky’s music, a compelling story of tragic romance and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how mesmerising they can be.

In this romantic production, Anthony Dowell’s designs were inspired by Imperial Russia of 1895, when the ballet was first performed. Against this atmospheric setting, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s choreography provides an opportunity to see great dance partnerships in the leading roles and the whole Company in the dance ensembles. Illuminated by moonlight, the charged solos for the Prince and Odette and her alterego Odile, the machinations of Von Rothbart and the colour of a palace ball all combine with glorious music to make for an evening of inspiration and romance.

Choose from one of our Royal Opera Hospitality packages:

Fine Dining Package

You can dine in-house at the Amphitheatre restaurant or Balcony restaurant or choose from one of our specially selected restaurants.  The Fine Dining Package includes:

  • VIP seat for the show of your choice
  • Pre-show or post-show three-course dinner at one of our recommended top London restaurants including: Marco Pierre White, Criterion Grill, Langan’s
    Brasserie, L’Escargot, The Ritz, Incognico, Green’s, Christopher’s, Orso, Joe Allen and St.Alban
  • A glass of champagne on arrival at the restaurant
  • Coffee

Alternatively Dine In House in One of the following restaurants:

Amphitheatre Restaurant
An elegant, contemporary restaurant situated on the top floor of the House, offering one seasonally changing a la carte menu for guests

Balconies Restaurant (suitable for smaller parties)
The ultimate complement to the best in ballet and opera. Tables for dinner can be found just a few paces from the auditorium and overlook the spectacular foyer of the Royal Opera House.

Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre Resturant

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Price Guide VIP Ballet Services 2008/09
(Price guide is per person and excludes VAT)

Dates Fine Dining In-House

October 13, 15, 17, 22, 24, 30
November 1, 4, 17, 22, 27

£220

£265

February 27, 28
March 9, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
April 1, 4

 £245

 £275

 

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