Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery 🦢 Marius Petipa – born on this day in 1818 – was one of the most influential figures of classical ballet. His choreography forms the basis of The Royal Ballet’s production of Swan Lake, as well as The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Don Quixote, La Bayadère and Coppélia. On our Main Stage now and returning in Summer, Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon – have you booked your ti

4.9K views · 410 reactions | "One of the world’s finest productions” The Observer Don't miss this exquisite production of a true classic. Swan Lake returns to Edinburgh 30 Mar - 1 Apr. | Capital Theatres - Festival Theatre, Studio & King's Theatre | Facebook

134K views · 8K reactions | 'To dance Swan Lake always feels incredible - it's a treasure'  Why the cast and creative team are excited for tomorrow night's live cinema relay/BP Big Screen | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook