Reimagined with a darker edge and inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, witness a ballet being turned upside down by Matthew Bourne.
The Making of Swan Lake
Documentary

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Matthew Bourne’s groundbreaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s ''Swan Lake,'' which transformed the world of dance, is captured on film for the first time. Famous for its all-male corps de ballet, the 1995 production became Broadway’s longest-running full-length dance classic. In this cinematic adaptation, Bourne and his award-winning collaborators—Lez Brotherston (set and costume design) and Paule Constable (lighting design)—continue to push artistic boundaries, delivering a thrilling reimagining of their original vision. Liam Mower’s emotionally charged portrayal of the Prince, paired with his intense and dangerous romance with Will Bozier’s Swan, ensures this rendition of Swan Lake remains as powerful and captivating as ever.
“Matthew Bourne made theatrical history by replacing the traditional female ballerinas with raw, powerful, muscular male swans, stripping away passive fairytale tropes and replacing them with an aggressive, primal force. Premiering in London in 1995, the production became a massive commercial and critical triumph, cementing its reputation as the longest-running full-length dance show in West End and Broadway history.”
— Marquee TV Content Curator