First performed in 1995, Bourne’s version of a timeless classic shook up the ballet world by replacing the traditional dainty female swans with a fierce, all-male ensemble.

Decades later, this groundbreaking production still feels fresh and powerful.

One of the lead characters is a troubled prince (Image: Supplied) At the heart of the story is a troubled prince played with touching vulnerability by Stephen Murray.

Struggling with duty and isolation, the prince longs for freedom and connection in a world that offers little warmth or understanding.

The Prince meets a mysterious........

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