WORLD RENOWNED
STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA
BRINGS
SWAN LAKE
TO THE LONDON COLISEUM IN SUMMER 2024
- SUPERSTAR NINA ANANIASHVILI, FORMER PRIMA BALLERINA OF THE BOLSHOI, EX PRINCIPAL DANCER OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE, FORMER GUEST STAR OF THE ROYAL BALLET AND NOW DIRECTOR OF STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA, RETURNS TO THE CAPITAL FOR THE COMPANY’S LONDON DEBUT
- STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA WILL PERFORM THEIR LAVISH PRODUCTION OF SWAN LAKE FROM 28 AUGUST FOR A LIMITED SEASON AT THE LONDON COLISEUM
- ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE AWARD-WINNING ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA ORCHESTRA
- TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER
In 2024, State Ballet of Georgia makes its first visit to England with Swan Lake.
Based at the stunning Opera and Ballet State Theatre in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, this company of “versatile and accomplished” dancers (The New York Times) has soared under the bold artistic direction of world-renowned, Georgian-born Nina Ananiashvili, former prima ballerina with Bolshoi Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Ananiashvili, considered one of the all-time greats, returned home to her native country in 2004 to lead the company. State Ballet of Georgia’s last visit to the UK was in 2008 when they performed at the Edinburgh International Festival. Having performed on the London Coliseum stage in 1999 (as Kitri in Don Quixote with the Bolshoi), Ananiashvil now brings her company to London for the first time.
Considered among the world’s 10 best classical companies, with a tradition of 175 years, experience the sleek grace and physicality of classical ballet at its best with State Ballet of Georgia. Swan Lake’s enthralling story, timeless score, and unforgettable choreography have made it the most in-demand ballet in the world. This breathtakingly beautiful production with gorgeous white tutus and sumptuous lakeside and ballroom settings will undoubtedly draw audiences into the fantasy of the world’s most loved ballet.
Director of State Ballet of Georgia, Nina Ananiashvili said of the production: ‘Swan Lake is one of our best repertoires. It combines elaborate costumes, stunning choreography, exquisite ornaments and the young generation of dancers with Georgian characteristics. Swan Lake has always had an important place in my career. It was the first ballet that I performed in the Bolshoi Theatre and was my first and final significant performance at American Ballet Theater. I can’t wait to share it with audiences in London for the first time.’
A highlight of the London calendar for summer 2024, UK and international visitor audiences are sure to flock to State Ballet of Georgia’s Swan Lake when it lands on stage at the London Coliseum. With a company of 60, and accompanied by the award-winning English National Opera Orchestra, this lavish production opens on 28 August for a limited run with tickets going on general sale on 7 December.