In Pics: Familiar faces flock to opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre was buzzing on Tuesday evening as audiences flocked to the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake.
A mix of theatre lovers, dance fans, and familiar faces from the Irish social scene hit the red carpet for the much-anticipated return of Bourne's iconic production.
Among those spotted were Katja Mia, Arthur Gourounlian, Zeinab Elgouzolui, Laura Nolan, Thalia Heffernan, Andrea Gilligan and Paul Quinn. Arthur Gourounlian at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
Nearly 30 years after it first turned the dance world upside down, Swan Lake is still as gripping and groundbreaking as ever. Zeinab Elguzouli at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
Bourne's bold decision to replace the traditional female swan corps with a powerful male ensemble shocked audiences when it premiered back in 1995 —and the impact hasn't faded. Laura Nolan at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
Since its debut at London's Sadler's Wells, the production has picked up a mountain of awards — including an Olivier and three Tonys — and toured worldwide, cementing its place as a true classic of modern dance theatre. Thalia Heffernan and her mother Susan Ebrill at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake runs at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until Saturday, May 24. Andrea Gilligan and Paul Quinn at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography
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