Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Soars Back to Milton Keynes for its 30th Anniversary Tour!

In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is set to return to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 15th – Saturday 19th April, as part of a highly anticipated UK tour.

MK Theatre

Theatre
March 11, 2025
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Nearly three decades after it first stunned audiences, this groundbreaking reimagining of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake remains one of the most influential and successful dance theatre productions of all time. To mark its enduring legacy, this major revival will once again take flight, bringing the next generation of talent to stages across the UK.

An Exciting New Cast

Stepping into the role of The Swan/The Stranger are rising New Adventures stars Harrison Dowzell, Jackson Fisch, and Rory Macleod, while James Lovell, Leonardo McCorkindale, and Stephen Murray take on the role of The Prince. Joining them are Nicole Kabera and Ashley Shaw as The Queen, Katrina Lyndon as The Queen and The Girlfriend, and Bryony Wood as The Girlfriend.

They are supported by a stellar company, including: Matthew Amos, Benjamin Barlow Bazeley, Alistair Beattie, Ben Brown, Carla Contini, Jade Copas, Anna Maria de Freitas, Perreira de Jesus Franque, Jamie Duncan-Campbell, Alexander Fadayiro, Savannah Ffrench, Cameron Flynn, Louis Fukuhara, Louis Harris, Kurumi Kamayachi, Aristide Lyons, Callum Mann, Eleanor McGrath, Jarrod McWilliams, Maisie Mwebe, Mukeni Nel, Eve Ngbokota, George-Murray Nightingale, Harry Ondrak-Wright, Barnaby Quarendon, Molly Shaw-Downie, Nikolas Shikkis, Xavier Andriambolanoro Sotiya, Tom Standing, and Christina Walters.

Matthew Bourne on Swan Lake’s Legacy

Reflecting on the production’s incredible journey, Matthew Bourne said:

“It’s hard to believe our Swan Lake is now 30 years old, and even more astonishing that we are now casting Swans and Princesses who weren’t even born when the show premiered! Many dancers have grown up dreaming of performing in this production, so I’m particularly excited to introduce this line-up of young performers.”

“Many of these dancers have been nurtured through our talent development programme's at New Adventures, especially Swan School. I know firsthand what a life-changing experience this show has been for previous casts and how it has inspired new audiences worldwide. I’m thrilled to welcome this next generation of Swans and Swan-watchers as we celebrate three decades of Swan Lake.”

A Bold, Thrilling, and Genre-Defining Classic

Renowned for shattering ballet traditions, this thrilling, bold, witty, and deeply emotive production is best known for replacing the traditional female corps-de-ballet with an all-male ensemble, creating a powerful and unforgettable reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece.

Since its premiere at Sadler’s Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake has captivated audiences worldwide, becoming the longest-running full-length dance classic in both the West End and on Broadway. Along the way, it has earned over 30 international awards, 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.