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Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 January 2027
Royal Concert Hall
Tickets: £29 - £55
Raymond Gubbay presents Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2027 brought to life by magical special effects.
Swan Lake
Thursday 28 January at 7:30pm & Friday 29 January at 7:30pm
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet's most unmissable technical challenges.
The Nutcracker
Saturday 30 January at 1pm & 5:30pm
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes, we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins...
Varna International Ballet & Orchestra
Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.
Sergei Bobrov Artistic Director
Filippo Dessi Music Director and Chief Conductor
'We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can't wait to perform for British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.' Daniela Dimova
| Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake and The Nutcracker (28 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday - Friday | 19:30 | |
| Saturday | 13:00 | |
| 17:30 | ||
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