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Swan Lake Opens at the New York City Center
Matthew Bourne’s re-imagining of the legendary ballet
Richard Winsor as the Swan (Photo: Hugo Glendinning)
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake opens today at the New York City Center, and will continue running until November 7. In Encore‘s October issue, we spoke to Jonathan Ollivier and Richard Winsor, who both play “the Swan.” Here’s an excerpt from the interviews:
How does this production differ from the earlier ones?
Ollivier: Well, I see the classical version of Swan Lake as a fairy tale. I have danced the classical version and enjoyed it, but dancing Matt’s version is more rewarding. The story follows the life of the Prince and how he struggles to fit into his society. The main difference with Matt’s Swan Lake, though, is that an entire male ensemble replaces the swans. It works so well as swans are big muscular animals and having men portray this makes it more animalistic and real.
Why do you believe this particular production has been so successful with audiences?
Winsor: Swan Lake has such a powerful impact on the audience because the music is wonderful, the story is moving and powerful and the choreography is still as groundbreaking as it was 15 years ago. It will keep wowing audiences for years to come, I’m sure.
For the full interview, please click here, and for more info about Swan Lake, visit here.