![Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake White man with white feather trousers bent to mimic swan on water on full moon night, other swan men dancing behind.](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/7957_01_SL_Southampton_Web_600x960.jpg?resize=10%2C16&gravity)
![Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake White man with white feather trousers bent to mimic swan on water on full moon night, other swan men dancing behind.](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/7957_01_SL_Southampton_Web_2000x1000.jpg?resize=20%2C10&gravity)
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures
Swan Lake
11 – 15 March 2025
Event details
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. In celebration of that ongoing impact, Swan Lake will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time.
Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.
First staged at Sadler’s Wells in London in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake took the dance theatre world by storm becoming the longest running full-length dance classic in the West End and on Broadway. It has since been performed across the globe, collecting over thirty international accolades including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production and three Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
★★★★★ ‘The show that changed the dance landscape forever’ Observer
★★★★★ The Evening Standard
‘Still thrilling new generations. Terrific’ Sunday Times
‘See it! Or live to regret it’ The Independent
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Price
Accessible performances
Information on accessible performances
Age advice
Recommended for ages 5+.
Some scenes may not be suitable for children.
Under 2s are not allowed.
Running Time
Approx. 2 hrs
Warnings
Contains haze effects and strobe lighting.
Media
![Swan Lake swan ensemble Matthew Ball 'The Swan' and ensemble, dancing at night](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Matthew-Ball-The-Swan-and-ensemble.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=160%2C100&gravity)
![Swan Lake Swank Bar Dominic North 'The Prince' stretches on one leg outside Swank Bar with Evening Standard newspaper board declaring Royal Rumpus at Toffs Gala](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Dominic-North-The-Prince.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-1-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake Prince and Swan Will Bozier 'The Swan' dances in the misty night as Dominic North 'The Prince' approaches dressed in white.](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Will-Bozier-The-Swan-and-Dominic-North-The-Prince.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake Stranger leap Will Bozier 'The Stranger' leaps high as others watch](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Will-Bozier-The-Stranger.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake The Stranger Will Bozier 'The Stranger' and formal dressed men dance in sync.](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Will-Bozier-The-Stranger.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-1-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake Stranger and Girlfriend Will Bozier 'The Stranger' and Freya Field 'The Girlfriend' dance together dressed in black](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Will-Bozier-The-Stranger-and-Freya-Field-The-Girlfriend.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake Romanian Princess Shoko Ito 'Romanian Princess' and Will Bozier 'The Stranger' dance together, dressed in black as Dominic North 'The Prince' watches](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Shoko-Ito-Romanian-Princess-Will-Bozier-The-Stranger-and-Dominic-North-The-Prince.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake ship send off Nicole Kabera 'The Queen' holds a champagne bottle on a rope ready to send a ship off as Dominic North 'The Prince' and other soldiers salute](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Nicole-Kabera-The-Queen-and-Dominic-North-The-Prince.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake Prince on bench Liam Mower 'The Prince' reclines on a park bench below sign Do Not Feed The Swans](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Liam-Mower-The-Prince.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake Prince leap Liam Mower 'The Prince' leaps](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Liam-Mower-The-Prince.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-1-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake The Prince and The Queen Liam Mower 'The Prince' kneels in front of an empty mirror and bottle of vodka, Nicole Kabera 'The Queen' reaches for his shoulder. Both wear only white.](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Liam-Mower-The-Prince-and-Nicole-Kabera-The-Queen.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Swan Lake Freya Field 'The Girlfriend' Freya Field 'The Girlfriend' in short black sequin dress walking pass roped off press and adoring fans.](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Freya-Field-The-Girlfriend.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
![Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake Company Fourteen Swan-men flock on a bed, arms raised menacingly.](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/Matthew-Bournes-SWAN-LAKE.-Ensemble.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&gravity)
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Friday and Saturday evening performances unless otherwise stated.
Executive and Executive Plus Members 20% off two tickets on Tue 11 March or £6 off top two prices at all other performances
Groups 10+ £5 off.*
Groups 20+ £6 off and one free with every 20 paid.*
Young Person under 18 £10 off each ticket. Not available on Zone D or E
Access Member £5 off
* Not available on Zone D or E. To book please call 02380 711811.
![Afternoon Tea at Mayflower Theatre Cakes, scones and finger sandwiches displayed on a 2 layered tray](https://images.mayflower.org.uk/uploads/2023/12/Afternoon-Tea-masthead-1.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a lovely pot of tea and delicious classic treats in a calm space of our historic Grade II listed theatre. You don’t need to be seeing a show – but if you do have matinee tickets, we will get you to your seat on time!
Swan Lake Touch Tour
Thu 13 March 2025 at 12:30pm
To accompany the audio described performance of Swan Lake we are running a Touch Tour before the show at Mayflower Theatre. The Touch Tour will take place from 12:30pm-1pm before the matinee performance.
A Touch Tour allows visually impaired patrons and those supporting them, the opportunity to familiarise themselves with elements of set, props and costumes before attending the show.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the Touch Tour begins.
To book your place on the Touch Tour please contact our Box Office on 02380 711811.