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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Edinburgh Playhouse15 January 2027 to 14 February 2027 (selected dates)

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15 January 2027 to 14 February 2027 (selected dates)

Venue

Edinburgh Playhouse

About the show

Varna International Ballet brings Swan Lake with live orchestra and special effects to UK venues in 2027. Book tickets for Tchaikovsky's classic.

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake tickets and regional UK dates

Varna International Ballet brings its 2027 UK season production of Swan Lake to multiple venues, performing Tchaikovsky's score live with the company's own orchestra under Music Director and Chief Conductor Filippo Dessi. The production features special effects across scenes set in a palace ballroom and on a moonlit lake.

The production

The dual role of Odette and Odile sits at the heart of the ballet. Odette, the enchanted swan queen, is portrayed with lyrical purity, while Odile appears as a black-tulle-clad temptress whose precision turns are used to deceive the Prince. The sources describe this dual role as one of ballet's foremost technical challenges.

Varna International Ballet and Orchestra was founded in 1947 and is led artistically by Sergei Bobrov. Performing with its own orchestra rather than recorded accompaniment is a noted feature of the company's UK tour.

Booking information

No age guidance, running time or accessibility information has been published for any of the listed venues. Prospective bookers with specific requirements should contact their chosen venue directly before purchasing.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Edinburgh Playhouse	Edinburgh	Fri 15 Jan 2027 - Sat 16 Jan 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre	Aylesbury	Tue 19 Jan 2027 - Wed 20 Jan 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Theatre Royal Brighton	Brighton	Fri 22 Jan 2027 - Sat 23 Jan 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Princess Theatre, Torquay	Torquay	Sun 14 Feb 2027	On sale	Book tickets

Choosing your tickets

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Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Edinburgh Playhouse, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Theatre Royal Brighton, Princess Theatre, Torquay. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the production use a live orchestra?

Yes. Varna International Ballet and Orchestra performs with its own orchestra, conducted by Filippo Dessi as Music Director and Chief Conductor.

How long is the show and is it suitable for children?

No duration or age guidance has been published for this production. Contact your chosen venue for current information before booking.

Where can I book Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake?

Edinburgh Playhouse: Fri 15 Jan 2027 - Sat 16 Jan 2027; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre: Tue 19 Jan 2027 - Wed 20 Jan 2027; Theatre Royal Brighton: Fri 22 Jan 2027 - Sat 23 Jan 2027; Princess Theatre, Torquay: Sun 14 Feb 2027.

Who handles my booking?

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Venue

Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA

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Train

Edinburgh Waverley is the nearest station, around a 10 minute walk from the theatre.

Bus

Lothian Buses services 1, 4, 16, 19, 25 and 34 stop on Leith Street, and services 10 and 11 stop at York Place. The nearest tram stop is Picardy Place. Full timetables are on the Lothian Buses website.

Parking

Q-Park at the OMNI Centre on Greenside Row is roughly two minutes away and offers 15% off pre-booked parking through ATG's booking link; it has 9 disabled parking spaces and a lift to street level. The St James Quarter car park, also around two minutes away, has a fixed £8 rate for theatregoers, with 70 disabled parking spaces and lifts to street level; scan your parking ticket at the kiosk in the theatre foyer. There is a drop off point outside the Omni Centre, followed by a walk of about 50 metres, and taxis pull up outside the Omni Centre on Greenside Row, EH1 3AU. The theatre encourages public transport or cycling where possible.