NORTHERN Ballet’s Swan Lake will be performed at the Grand Theatre in Leeds next month.

The show features choreography by David Nixon OBE and Tchaikovsky’s moving score, and is described as a modern take on an iconic classic.

Swan Lake can be seen at Leeds Grand from March 3 to 12, then at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from March 15 to 19.

Haunted by a childhood tragedy resulting in the death of his beloved brother, Anthony looks to the water for answers – in whatever form they take.

An ethereal swan-like creature emerges and Anthony finds an unknown joy and freedom he has not felt since he was a boy, but on returning home, he finds himself conflicted.

Torn between his two friends, the mystical swan beckons - what path will Anthony choose?

Set in New England at the start of the twentieth century, a time of long lazy summers and old world grace, this production, which was first performed in 2004, features costumes capturing the luxury and refined affluence of the era.

Set designs by Dave Gillan, lighting by Peter Mumford and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia complete the retelling of this famous story.

David Nixon said: “Our Swan Lake offers a different telling to traditional versions of the ballet whilst still remaining true to the spirit of the story and incorporating popular elements that audiences will be familiar with, from Tchaikovsky’s score to the dance of the four cygnets.”

Audiences are invited to join Northern Ballet for a beautifully tragic tale of love and obsession told through the company’s unique blend of classical ballet and drama.

Visit northernballet.com/swanlake to book tickets for either venue. Call 0844 8482700 to book tickets for Leeds.

Coming up at the Grand are musicals Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (March 22-26), Blood Brothers (March 28 to April 2) and The Bodyguard (May 10-21).