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Sat 19 - Thu 24 April 2025
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To make our ballet performances and events as accessible as possible, we offer a range of access events throughout the year. Sign up to our Access newsletter here to stay up to date with all the latest news and events.

Relaxed performances

At a relaxed performance, the environment supports and accepts noise and movement within the auditorium during the show, there is access to a chill-out space outside of the auditorium, and re-entry as and when needed is allowed. The house lights and sound levels may also be adjusted throughout the production.

My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Thu 24 April, 1:30pm at the Peacock Theatre

A first introduction to the magical world of ballet, our production of My First Ballet: Swan Lake is a specially adapted version for children aged three upwards.

In our relaxed performance we also provide a Visual Story so people can familiarise themselves with the theatre and key details about the show in advance with additional resources available on our My First Ballet: Swan Lake resource hub here.

My First Ballet: Swan Lake Relaxed Workshop
Thu 24 April, 3:30pm – 4:30pm at the Peacock Theatre

After our relaxed performance, we will also be holding a creative families workshop in a relaxed environment. Led by English National Ballet’s highly experienced Associate Dance Artists, these workshops created especially for children will explore the wonderful music, iconic swan-inspired movement, and famous characters of My First Ballet: Swan Lake. Participants will also have the chance to get up close to the beautiful costumes and production scenery!

Audio-described performance and Touch Tour

There are a number of Stalls seats reserved for partially sighted patrons, and headsets available for those wishing to listen to the audio description of the performance by VocalEyes.

To accompany the Audio Described performance, visually impaired patrons can go on a Touch Tour before the performance. Your tour guide will take you backstage, or onto the stage itself, to feel costumes and pieces of the set, as well as learning more about the production. Please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you would like to book these options for either of the following performances:

The Forsythe Programme
Sat 19 April, 2:30pm at Sadler’s Wells Theatre

My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Thu 24 April, 1:30pm at the Peacock Theatre

BSL Interpreted performance

My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Wed 23 April, 10:30am at the Peacock Theatre

Our BSL performances are interpreted by a BSL signer. They use sign language to communicate what is being spoken by the on stage narrator.

My First Ballet: Swan Lake BSL interpreted workshop
Wed 23 April, 12:30 – 13:30 at the Peacock Theatre

This BSL interpreted workshop is open to all but especially those who would benefit from the use of a BSL signer. This workshop will take place after the BSL interpreted performance of My First Ballet, in which a BSL interpreter will use sign language to communicate what is spoken by the narrator on stage.

Led by English National Ballet’s highly experienced Associate Dance Artists, these workshops created especially for children will explore the wonderful music, iconic swan-inspired movement, and famous characters of My First Ballet: Swan Lake. Participants will also have the chance to get up close to the beautiful costumes and production scenery!

Dates & venues

Sadler's Wells, London
Sat 19 Apr 2025
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