PREVIEW: Varna International Ballet to perform Swan Lake at Sheffield City Hall

World famous Varna International Ballet will glide this way in 2025 for two performances of the classic Swan Lake at Sheffield City Hall.

The renowned ballet company from Bulgaria will take the spotlight for two shows, a matinee on Sunday February 23, at 3.30pm, and an evening show on Monday, February, 24, at 7.30pm – for tickets and more information visit www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk.

Varna International Ballet to perform Swan LakeVarna International Ballet to perform Swan Lake
Varna International Ballet to perform Swan Lake | Raymond Gubbay Live

Swan Lake, regarded as the greatest romantic ballet of all time, is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

This compelling tale of tragic romance has it all, from the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation.

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.

Odile, the temptress in black tulle, seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precisionOdile, the temptress in black tulle, seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision
Odile, the temptress in black tulle, seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision | Raymond Gubbay Live

RG Live presents the return of the celebrated Varna International Ballet and Orchestra to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour in 2023.

The company, known for its high-caliber performances of classical and contemporary ballet, will visit 20 venues around the UK.

Led by Artistic Director Daniela Dimova, with Music Director and Chief Conductor Peter Tuleshkov, Varna International Ballet charm audiences who are new to ballet and balletomanes alike.

Artistic Director Daniela Dimova said: “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.”

Founded in 1947 and renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, Varna International Ballet has been delighting audiences for decades at home in Bulgaria and abroad with performances of the highest quality.

The tour begins in Manchester on 2 January 2025, and visits Buxton, Bristol, Liverpool, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Basingstoke, Ipswich, Southend, Brighton, Nottingham, Reading, Oxford, Darlington, Wimbledon, Norwich, Hull, Sheffield, Leicester and Northampton, where it finishes on March 5.

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