Fri 21 November 2025 7:30pm

Imperial Classical Ballet - Swan Lake

Name: Imperial Classical Ballet - Swan Lake
Start: 2025-11-21
End: 2025-11-21
Location: Congress Theatre

at Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

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A Timeless Ballet with Exquisite Dancing

Featuring a Full Live Orchestra

After last year’s triumphant success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is proud to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of Swan Lake.

A Story of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption

Swan Lake tells the unforgettable tale of two women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so closely that they can be mistaken for one another. This compelling story follows the tragic romance of Princess Odette, who is cursed by an evil spell to live as a swan by day and a woman by night.

When Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while hunting, he encounters Odette, who transforms into a beautiful young woman under the moonlight. Captivated by her grace and beauty, Siegfried vows to break the curse. However, the evil sorcerer Rothbart and his cunning daughter Odile conspire to deceive him, threatening to destroy the prince's love and Odette’s chance for freedom.

A Visual and Emotional Spectacle

From the dazzling opulence of the palace ballroom to the hauntingly beautiful moonlit lake, Swan Lake is a feast for the eyes and soul. The ballet’s iconic scenes include the majestic "white swan" dances and the electrifying "black swan" pas de deux, showcasing some of the most exquisite choreography and music ever created.

Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and the live orchestra’s rich performance add emotional depth to this masterpiece. Swan Lake captures the entire range of human emotions—from hope and despair to tenderness and ecstasy—making it a truly unparalleled experience.

An Evening to Remember

This production of Swan Lake promises to enchant audiences of all ages with its beauty, drama, and timeless elegance. A masterpiece of classical ballet, it’s an evening out that you’ll cherish long after the final curtain falls.

Imperial Classical Ballet

Amande Concerts is a production company that is behind the brand of Imperial Classical Ballet ® that now performs over 200 different classical shows every year. Over the years we have been focusing on delivering the highest quality ballet and opera productions to theatre audiences worldwide. Over the last 18 years, we have presented ballet and opera performances with world-class dancers and opera singers. We have toured ballets like Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Giselle, Romeo & Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and operas such as Carmen, La Traviata, Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, Rigoletto. We hope you will be part of our growing family of supporters and hope to see you soon at one of our performances! Over the last decade, alone in the UK we performed over thirty tours by various international artists ranging from folklore to ballet and opera. Over the same period, we have performed on more than 1250 occasions, covering over 100 different regional theatres in the UK alone. Most importantly, more than 500,000 people have come to see our shows. Imperial Classical Ballet ® was created to present ballet with the highest quality and passion.

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