Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed take on Swan Lake – featuring the now-iconic all-male swan ensemble – is coming to Bradford following a season at Sadler’s Wells.

The Swan is played by two powerful leading men – Jonathan Ollivier and Chris Trenfield – who have each made the role their own.

Matthew said: “We are delighted to welcome 23 new members, joining us from diverse dance backgrounds, including Rambert Dance Company, Northern Ballet, Phoenix Dance Company, Michael Clark, the BBC’s So You Think You Can Dance and the West End.

“The quality of this Swan Lake company is testament to how far New Adventures and our Swan Lake has come in the 18 years since its first performance.

“Box office records are already being broken on our upcoming UK tour.”

The production, drawing on humour, drama and visual spectacle, has become one of the world’s most popular shows and the longest-running ballet in the West End and Broadway.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s score, the show explores loneliness and unrequited love, but there’s plenty of humour, too, not least with the clever parody of a classical ballet, the affectionate send-up of the Royal family, vibrant nightclub scene and elegant ball.

Swan Lake is at Bradford Alhambra from March 4 to 8. Call (01274) 32000 or visit bradford-theatres.co.uk for details.