Swan Lake Insights, The Royal Ballet, ROH

The new production of Swan Lake is undoubtedly the most prestigious event of the Royal Ballet's current season.

So, in order to help audiences get into the spirit of it, the Royal is providing no less than six Insight events for the general public, plus two aimed primarily at students. Unreserved seating at all events; Age Guidance 14+

Insights: Swan Lake - choreographer Liam Scarlett, designer John Macfarlane and dancers of the Royal Ballet give a preview of the new production.

10 May at 19:30, Clore Studio Upstairs, Dur.: 1 hour 30 minutes no interval. Price £7-£17

Insights: Swan Lake and Me - Dancers of the Royal Ballet talk about some of the challenges posed by this ballet’s key roles.

23, 31 May and 6 June at 18:00 Clore Studio Upstairs, Dur.: 45 minutes no interval. Returns Only

Insights: Adapting Swan Lake - Some of the top creative minds behind recent adaptations of Swan Lake discuss their take on this classic.

24 May at 19:30, Clore Studio Upstairs, Dur.: 1 hour and 30 minutes no interval. Price: £10-£14

Insights: Behind the Scenes at Swan Lake - technical and production staff talk about the complex work that comes together to bring a new production to the stage.

29 May at 19:30 Crush Room. Dur.: 1 hour and 30 minutes no interval. Returns Only

Insights: Swan Lake Costume Workshop - in this interactive event learn some of the techniques that go into creating costumes for the ballet, under the expert guidance of members of the Royal Ballet’s Costume Department.

1 June at 18:15 De Valois Studio, Dur.: 1 hour and 15 minutes no interval. Price £7-£17

Insights: Dance Swan Lake - join staff of the Royal Ballet to learn some of original choreography of Swan Lake. This event is appropriate for all, even those with no dance experience.

5, 13 and 20 June at 18:15 and 13 June at 19:45, De Valois Studio, Dur.: 1 hour and 15 minutes no interval. Price £10-£17