The dark and ugly sister to the movie Black Swan. A chain-smoking, half-swan, half-ballerina turns the tragic story of Swan Lake into a dark and raunchy rom-com. And who knows...You may even get to open her box. Could you be the hero that helps her escape this living hell?!

A raunchy parody of Swan Lake, “SWAN?” a darkly funny and perfectly en pointe takedown of the patriarchy and perceived self-worth, this genre-defying one-person show has a fusion of ballet, clown, bouffon and song, which challenges audiences to consider just how much you’d change yourself for a romantic partner.

Adelaide Fringe Best Theatre and Physical Theatre Weekly Award 2025. Edmonton Fringe Holdover Award 2024. Sterling Award Outstanding Performance by an Individual Nominee 2025. The Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence Nominee 2025.

‘exciting name to watch in clowning is the emerging Canadian clown and ballerina Lauren Brady’ - The Stage

The British Theatre Guide – ★★★★★
The List – ★★★★★
Scenestr – ★★★★★
Adelaide GLAM – ★★★★★
Hugging Comedian – ★★★★★
Starburst Magazine – ★★★★★
The Reviews Hub – ★★★★★
Flora Gosling – ★★★★★
The Derek Awards – ★★★★★

Created & Performed By - Lauren Brady
Directing Consult - Nicole Maloney
Coach - Micheal Kennard & Karen Hines
Sound Design - Lauren Brady & Autumn Strom
Set Design - Edward McDonald