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It tells how the warrior Vlad becomes the lord of vampires after his wife's death, and two centuries later pursues Mina Harker, who resembles his lost wife. 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Liam Scarlett's production tells of Princess Odette, cursed by the sorcerer Von Rothbart to become a swan by day, who falls in love with Prince Siegfried, the only vow of everlasting love able to break the spell. Featuring Tchaikovsky's towering score, John Macfarlane's designs and jaw-dropping sets and costumes, it runs about three hours including two intervals.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/swan-lake-royal-ballet-and-opera-63450/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/c597bc6db854990de9e5bced9bb9b25dd4dad86d19eaec024649ec81aa6e5dad-600.webp"}, {"title": "Manon - Royal Ballet and Opera", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-25T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Opera House", "address": "Bow Street, WC2E 9DD London", "price": "GBP 53", "price_from": "53.00", "price_to": "76.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/manon-tickets/2026/10/28/2", "category": "dance", "tags": ["stage/ballet/classical-ballet"], "description": "A full-length ballet performed at the Royal Opera House, telling the story of Manon in 18th-century Paris. 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It celebrates Frederick Ashton, founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet and one of the most influential dance figures of the 20th century, who developed the distinctive 'English style' known for its wit, charm and elegance. The programme brings together Les Rendezvous (1933), the 'pure dance' celebration Symphonic Variations (1946) and the pastoral Daphnis and Chloe (1951), inspired by Ravel's orchestral work. 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