Matthew Bourne Remembers... Swan Lake

Highly acclaimed choreographer and director Sir Matthew Bourne discusses his groundbreaking reinterpretation of Swan Lake, the 1995 production that shocked the ballet world and revolutionised modern ballet by replacing the traditional female swans with a male ensemble. Thirty years and over thirty international accolades on, Bourne reflects on the challenges of reimagining a classic and the reaction at the time.

Category

Documentary / Special

Original air date

09/11/2025