This classic fairytale representsthe battle between good and evil, and theattemptof loveto conquer all. The magic of the lakes, forests and palacesisbrought to life with glittering designs by John Macfarlane and a sublime score by Tchaikovsky.The Royal Ballet’s sumptuous productionof Swan Lakereturns to the Royal Opera House stage after its 2020 revival was interrupted by the pandemic’s closure of theatres. This classic of the repertory is testament to the late choreographer Liam Scarlett’s abiding love of classicism and innate musicality, which shine through this production