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The Civic, Tuesday 3rd December - Wednesday 4th December

Ballet Ireland presents Swan Lake.

This most famous of ballets, combines romantic themes, classical technique and ethereal imagery, with Tchaikovsky's majestic score, to ensure this masterpiece's immortality. Swan Lake tells the story of Odette, a beautiful princess, who turned into a swan by day by evil magician Von Rothbart, only to regain her human form at night. Out hunting by the lakeside, Prince Siegfried encounters her and falls madly in love with her. But will he be able to break Von Rothbart's spell..?

This enduring story of love and tragedy, good and evil, and has enthralled audiences since it premiered in 1877.

★★★★”[Ballet Ireland] reaches a new level of artistry with this show.”The Irish Times.
“Moving production…beautifully choreographed”The Sunday Business Post.
“exuberant and beautiful production”Irish Mail on Sunday.


Date:
Tuesday 3rd December - Wednesday 4th December
Time:
7.30pm
Price:
€23 | €25
Address:
Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Co. Dublin, D24 NWN7, Ireland

Google Map of Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Co. Dublin, D24 NWN7, Ireland

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