Swan Lake—Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe of China

5-10 August, The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

This extraordinary version of Swan Lake is a co-production between the Shanghai City Dance Company and the Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe of China. It combines classical dance, traditional Chinese acrobatics and elements of Peking Opera and has taken the world by storm since its premier in 2006. The breathtaking acrobatic feats and magnificent classical dance has transformed its principal dancers into international stars.