Swan Lake
“Olivier Award-winning production featuring the original cast”
Synopsis
Contemporary dance company Adventures In Motion Pictures' triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake, with its cast of male swans, has turned tradition upside down and has taken the ballet fraternity by storm. Never has such a contemporary re-working of a traditional ballet thrilled both ardent critics and modern dance enthusiasts in such equal measure. Originally broadcast on the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 26, episode 15).
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Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Type: Clip • Published 2009-05-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Mumford
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- Swan Lake
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Adventures in Motion Pictures, NVC Arts, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Mumford
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Peter Mumford
Katharine Doré, Bob Lockyer, John Kelleher, Fiona Morris, James Wills
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Morris
Producer
Peter Mumford
Editor
Lez Brotherston
Costume Design
Peter Mumford
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Lake
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What is Swan Lake about?
Contemporary dance company Adventures In Motion Pictures' triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake, with its cast of male swans, has turned tradition upside down and has taken the ballet fraternity by storm. Never has such a contemporary re-working of a traditional ballet thrilled both ardent critics and modern dance enthusiasts in such equal measure. Originally broadcast on the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 26, episode 15).
Who directed Swan Lake?
Swan Lake was directed by Peter Mumford.
Who stars in Swan Lake?
The principal cast of Swan Lake includes Adam Cooper, Scott Ambler, Fiona Chadwick, Barry Atkinson, Emily Piercy.
When was Swan Lake released and how long is it?
Swan Lake was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Swan Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swan Lake was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.