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  • Venue Peacock Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 27 April 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 30 minutes (including one interval)
  • Age guidelines 3+

A first introduction to the magical world of ballet, book your My First Ballet: Swan Lake tickets today

Experience the thrill of the world’s most famous ballet with your little ones, in this specially adapted version for children aged three upwards.

With a narrator to help follow the story, a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, and all the beautiful dancing and elegant costumes you could wish for, this is the perfect introduction to the joy of live ballet.

Since its creation in 2012, over 320,000 people have enjoyed English National Ballet’s My First Ballet series. This fantastic day out for the family returns to the Peacock Theatre – the perfect Easter treat.

Your children will love a night at the ballet with this show crafted specially for them.

The magician Rothbart has turned the princess Odette into a swan: only at night can she return to human form. Will Prince Siegfried be able to save her, or will he fall for Rothbart’s sorcery? Featuring choreography by Antonio Castilla, English National Ballet’s Repetiteur, this version follows the familiar tale from a different point of view.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of My First Ballet: Swan Lake Tickets?

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Music
Antonio Castilla – Choreography
Gavin Sutherland – Music Arrangement
Peter Farmer – Original Set and Costume Design
Stevie Mackie – Lighting Design
Lou Cope – Dramaturg and Writers

Important Notes

Access Performances: BSL Interpreted Performance: Wed 23 April 10:30am; Relaxed Performance: Thu 24 April 1:30pm; Touch Tour: Thu 24 April 12:30pm

Venue Information

Peacock Theatre , Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT

Nearest Tube or Train: Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Temple (District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 501, 505, 521, X68

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Frequently Asked Questions

My First Ballet: Swan Lake Tickets is playing at the Peacock Theatre in London
The running time of My First Ballet: Swan Lake Tickets is 1 hour 30 minutes (including one interval)
The age recommendations for My First Ballet: Swan Lake Tickets are: 3+
Yes, My First Ballet: Swan Lake Tickets has matinee performances on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, My First Ballet: Swan Lake Tickets has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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