| Main Performers | Tamara Rojo - Odette, Odile,
Isaac Hernandez - Prince,
James Streeter - Rothbart
English National Ballet |
| Secondary Performers | Character Artists: Michael Coleman, Jane Hawaorth, Irek Mukhamedov,
First Soloists: Crystal Costa, James Forbat, Shiori Kase, Adela Ramirez, Fabian Reimair, Junor Souza,
Soloists: Desiree Ballantyne, Frenando Bufala, Alison McWhinney, Ksenia Ovsyanick, Emilio Pavan, James Streeter, Max Westwell,
Junior Soloists: Cesar Corrales, Katja Khaniukova, Senri Kou, Daniel Kraus, Anton Lukovkin, Juan Rodriguez,
First Artists: Tiffany Hedman, Anjuli Hudson, Madison Keesler, Van Le Ngoc, Makoto Nakamura, Ken Saruhashi, Tamarin Stott, |
| Orchestra or Band | English National Ballet Philharmonic |
| Set List | 'Swan Lake', Tchaikovsky, choreo. D Deane (English National Ballet) |
| Royal Presence | HRH Duke of York,
HRH Princess Beatrice |
| Performance Notes | Dancers from English National Ballet perform in Derek Deanes critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake. The production caused a sensation at its world premiere in 1997 and has since been enjoyed by over 500,000 people, captivating audiences worldwide. True love triumphs over evil in this powerful story set to Tchaikovskys memorable score played by the English National Ballet Philharmonic. With 60 swans, stunning costumes and sensational lighting, experience a choreographic kaleidoscope as the Royal Albert Hall is transformed into a magical lake for this unrivalled dance event. From the lakeside seats to the top of the Hall, this in-the-round production of the worlds favourite ballet combines sensational spectacle, compelling drama and touching intimacy. Performances were given in celebration of Dame Beryl Grey's Birthday, the Company's President and former Artistic Director.
Derek Deane - choreography,
Peter Farmer - design,
Howard Harrison - lighting
Lakeside Fine Dining tickets were available for £179 per person which included dining in the Coda restaurant, champagne and a premium Stalls seats.
The Enchanted Sweet Treats Box Hospitality tickets were available for £169 per person (Grand Ter, Loggia, Second Tier) which included box hospitality and a programme.
The White Swan VIP Hospitality tickets were available for £239 per person which included box hospitality, a dedicated box waiter, champagne and a programme.
The performance ran for two hours and 50 minutes, including a pause after Act 1 and two intervals of 20 minutes.
The royal party attended a recption in the Royal Retiring Room by the English National Ballet showcasing the work involved behind the scenes of Swan Lake. |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/2016/41),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2016/30),
Poster (RAHE/2/2016/21) |