Stars drop by to The Lake

New Adventures gave their annual gala performance at Sadler's Wells on Sunday 9 December 2018 with Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake with many special guests in attendance.

New Adventures Patrons: David Walliams, Dame Darcey Bussell DBE and Tom Daley Credit: Dan Wooller

Many left the theatre giving the show rave reviews following a rapturous standing ovation:

Heart & face full of joy from watching @New_Adventures #swanlake Truly phenomenal The gasps of awe & wonder from the audience.... Pure magic
— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) December 9, 2018

Strictly STUNNING. ⁦@BrunoTonioli⁩ ⁦@stephenfry⁩ & I award the masterpiece #SwanLake , brainchild of genius @SirMattBourne⁩ , a gazillion points for passion, sensuality, mischief & exquisite, heart-breaking beauty. Go! pic.twitter.com/03lYyn3GAi
— Kathy Lette (@KathyLette) December 10, 2018

Instant and prolonged standing ovation @Sadlers_Wells tonight for @New_Adventures SWAN LAKE 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/ZMmFF0OQHe
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) December 9, 2018

#SwanLake @SirMattBourne I’ve been around the block a bit and I’m struggling to think of a more inventive and astonishing evening on a stage.This is a magor event in our culture.Without question a masterpiece - #thrilling Congratulations to the entire cast and team #saddlerswells
— Jason Watkins (@Jason__Watkins) December 9, 2018

Amongst our star-studded line up was also the original Swan / Stranger, Adam Cooper, who created the role that has since inspired thousands. Watch Adam's interview with us behind the scenes with Swan Lake here.

Adam Cooper (Original Swan/Stranger) at the Swan Lake gala performance — Adam Cooper Credit: Dan Wooller

Beautiful performances from Matt Ball Liam Mower and the entire cast at the gala of @SirMattBourne #swanlake last night. So good to catch up with old friends and new. So proud of what this show has done for male dancing worldwide!
— adam cooper (@adamrcooper) December 10, 2018

Take a look at our full gallery from the evening that includes Stephen Fry, Richard E. Grant, Beverley Knight, Ore Oduba and Todrick Hall (just to name a few!):