Guarantee yourself a seat at one of the most talked about ballet productions as it goes on tour by booking early Matthew Bourne Swan Lake tickets. Liverpool is one of the cities on the nationwide tour of this spectacular ground-breaking version of Tchaikovsky's classic.

Male Swans
The show caused a storm when it was released in 1995. Its reinterpretation of the tragic tale turns tradition on its head by casting a male dancer in the coveted role of Odette/Odile. See the show that critics describe as a modern-day classic by getting your Swan Lake tickets. Liverpool Empire will host this spectacular show which is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. His version has become the longest running ballet in the West End and on Broadway and has had four sell-out tours in the UK.

Confused Desire
This is a sexy version of classic love story by Tchaikovsky. The delicate beauty of female ballerinas, dressed in snow-white tutus and sparkling tiaras, is not what Bourne's swans look like at all. His are an altogether more aggressive troupe of male dancers who strut about the Prince with bare chests and black markings on their faces. Bourne believes the swans are better suited to men as they can recreate the strength and musculature of the se animals. And the tragedy of the Prince's confused desire, is given another dimension by introducing the theme of homosexuality.

Award Winning
This re-imagining of Swan Lake, coupled with innovative choreography, has won Matthew Bourne more than 30 international awards. As well as exploring themes of forbidden love, it also addresses family duty, society's expectations, and the pressures of being a public figure. Get Swan Lake tickets Liverpool and you'll see ballet at its most relevant.

Dancers
With Swan Lake tickets, Liverpool ballet fans will be treated to performances by some of the most established dancers from New Adventures as well as newcomers. Richard Winsor and Jonathan Ollivier will be making their debuts in the sought after role of the swan. Richard Winsor is an established dancer with New Adventures having played the title roles of Edward Scissorhands and Dorian Gray. Jonathan Ollivier is new to New Adventures, but he has created many leading roles including Heathcliffe in David Nixon's Wuthering Heights.

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is at the Liverpool Empire from 22nd February - 27th February 2010. Tickets cost £13 -£31. To book click on the buy tickets button.