Apr 16, 2018 matthew bournes story telling has never been more heartstopping and touching, and will take the audience into the heart of prokofievs magnificent score, and the sights and sounds of wartorn london. To inaugurate the new year, matthew bournes new adventures company returned to the kennedy center with a new production of his popular retelling of cinderella. Buy matthew bourne on his adventures in motion pictures book online at best prices in india on. In 1996, adventures in motion pictures made history as the first modern dance company to open a production in londons west end.
Why did you choose to set the worlds most famous fairy tale during the london blitz in 1940. Anyone interested in matthew bourne and his superb adventures in dance should read this book. Featuring the beautiful music of danny elfman and terry davies, specially recorded for new adventures in magnificent surround sound, this touching lovestory tells the bittersweet tale of a boy created with only scissors for hands, left alone in the world. Full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes. Matthew bourne s story telling has never been more heartstopping and touching, and will take the audience into the heart of prokofievs magnificent score, and the sights and sounds of wartorn london.
Following on from the criticallyacclaimed new work, the red shoes, matthew bourne s new adventures delve deep into the back catalogue to 1997 to revive their muchloved production of cinderella. Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together. The perfect christmas show for the whole family, celebrate the holidays in london with cinderella. Sir matthew bourne talks about new adventures and their retelling of the classic story cinderella which is touring the uk. The lowry, pier 8, salford quays, manchester, m50 3az 0843 208 6000. Dec 26, 2017 subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer programme websi. Matthew bourne s edward scissorhands has earned its place alongside swan lake and the nutcracker as a christmas treat for dance lovers. Ashley shaw is radiant in matthew bournes cinderella. Kennedy center for the performing arts opera house washington, dc. A chance meeting results in a magical night for cinderella and her dashing young raf pilot, together just long read more.
Matthew bourne s cinderella is a thrilling, evocative and modern love story told in dance. Bourne was knighted in the 2016 new year honours for services to dance. Full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes wall of fame venues sign up to our mailing list. Matthew bourne s cinderella returned to sadlers wells in 2017 for new adventures 16th christmas season from 9 dec 2017 27 jan 2018, followed by a major uk and international tour, across asia and the us, until march 2019.
Matthew bournes cinderella kings theatre, glasgow the. Matthew bourne was born on january, 1960 in london, england as matthew christopher bourne. Renowned for his innovative and radical takes on classical ballets, sir matthew bournes new adventures has given us swan lake with a flock of male swans, the sleeping beauty complete with vampires and, in 2016, a stunning adaptation of the red shoes. She escapes a difficult life at home through fantasy, and especially through film. Cinderella gets her coveted invite and the angel takes her off in the sidecar of a white motor scooter. Ashley shaw cinderella and andrew monaghan harry in matthew bournes cinderella photo johan persson. Bourne s rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men. Following the critical success of the red shoes, new adventures return to the lowry in march with one of their most popular and beloved productions, matthew bourne s cinderella see more. Following on from the criticallyacclaimed new work, the red shoes, matthew bournes new adventures delve deep into the back catalogue to 1997 to revive their muchloved production of cinderella. Pantomime cinderella the family christmas show live on stage in.
Buy matthew bourne on his adventures in motion pictures. Following 2 olivier awards for the red shoes, matthew bournes company new adventures are back. So captivating are the opening scenes of sir matthew bournes latest retelling of cinderella, that the audience could be forgiven for forgetting that they are at the ballet at all. Throughout the run of matthew bournes cinderella, sadlers wells will be hosting pretheatre supper on the mezzanine level, offering a choice of individual platters and desserts.
Even more than christopher bruces more prestigious, and far older, rambert. Book to see matthew bournes cinderella, new victoria theatre. The week before last, i was fortunate enough to be able to watch matthew bournes new adventures in cinderella at the sadlers wells. Matthew bournes cinderella new adventures tickets ballet. Matthew bourne sets cinderella amid londons blitzkrieg, straddling the worlds of theater and ballet with his customary verve in a production that still feels fresh 20 years later. Following the soldout and critical success of the red shoes and sleeping beauty, new adventures return to birmingham hippodrome with one of their most popular and beloved productions, matthew bournes cinderella a thrilling and evocative love story, set in london during the second world war, which forms part of the companys 30th anniversary celebrations. In one scene a man is kicked by two other men as he lies on the ground. Matthew bourne knows well how to send an audience home with a smile and if the long elaborate bows owed more to pantomime. One of the worlds most popular classical ballets, tailored to engage todays audiences by acclaimed british choreographer matthew hart. Book to see matthew bournes cinderella, new victoria.
Cinderella and harry are married and leave on a train to live happily ever after whilst the angel finds another young girl to help. Set in london during world war ii, this interpretation of the classic fairy tale has a wartime romance at. Matthew bourne news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. A chance meeting results in a magical night for cinderella and her dashing young raf pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the blitz following the dazzling smash hit the red shoes in 2017, new adventures returns to the ahmanson with one of their most. Matthew bourne s delightful adaptation of the classic tim burton motion picture is a treat for all the family. Bourne has managed to meld the worlds of classical dance and theatre together. Matthew bourne s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance.
Matthew bourne s interpretation of the classic fairy tale, has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for cinderella and her dashing young raf pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the blitz. Matthew bourne s cinderella is a recording of a ballet performance of the fairy tale, staged at sadlers wells, and set in london in 1940. Matthew bourne s cinderella is a recording of a ballet performance of the fairy tale, staged at sadler s wells, and set in london in 1940. New adventures announces world premiere of matthew bourne. The dvd comes complete with a 53 minute long documentary entitled imaginea beauty is born. Apr 04, 2018 matthew bourne completely reinvents the classic fairytale of cinderella in his highlyacclaimed dance production, currently in cardiff until saturday. Matthew bournes cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story set in london during the second world war. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty new victoria theatre.
Matthew bourne and his adventures in motion pictures. Matthew bourne s cinderella is a cinematic wartime romance that memorably captures the glitz in the blitz to illuminate the power of true love. The internationally acclaimed choreographers interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. The global smash hit blue man group returns to charlotte with a limited run of shows, april 24th through april 26th, 2020. Dec 09, 2017 following the soldout and critical success of the red shoes, new adventures return with one of our most popular and beloved productions, matthew bournes cinderella a thrilling and evocative love story, set in london during the second world war, which forms part of the companys 30th anniversary celebrations.
Matthew bourne s cinderella is a gorgeous reimagining of a classic love story with all the stunning storytelling and staging we have come to expect from matthew bourne. The show had its japanese premiere at the tokyu theatre orb on 3 october 2018. By moving the story to 1940, to the london blitz, bourne. Cinderella tuesday, january 15, 2019 sunday, january 20, 2019. Jan 23, 2018 what a great start to the 2018 dance season. Kennedy center for the performing arts opera house washington, dc january 17, 2019 carmel morgan to inaugurate the new year, matthew bourne s new adventures company returned to the kennedy center with a new production of his popular retelling of cinderella. Matthew bournes cinderella my cinderella is a dreamer.
Sadlers wells patrons have exclusive access to an allocation of best seats, giving them a chance to book even for sold out shows for more information read. A chance meeting results in a magical night for cinderella played on opening night by ashley shaw and her dashing young raf pilot played on opening night by andrew. There will be additional screenings of the film only at selected locations from 15 may. Matthew bourne s cinderella is at the lowry in manchester from 17 march 2018, for more information or to book tickets visit. Sadlers wells, london using the second world war as a traumatic, shipsinthe. The muchanticipated new adventures tour of matthew bournes cinderella visits the new victoria theatre, woking from tuesday 19 th saturday 23 rd june following on from the success of the red shoes last year, matthew bourne said, cinderella is one of my most heartfelt works and a personal favourite amongst my reimagined classic stories. Receive exclusive offers, new show ticket alerts and seasonal promotions. About us the company matthew bourne the dancers shop support us. Todays subject matthew bourne has done what some might say is impossible, making his theatre life quite the big deal. Matthew bourne, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. A chance meeting results in a magical night for cinderella and. Buy tickets for matthew bourne s cinderella in london with fast delivery, at box office. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read matthew bourne and his adventures in dance.
The most striking aspect of this retelling of the cinderella story is the setting. Running for evening performances between tue 12 dec 2017 sat 27 jan 2018 excluding 17 dec, 18 dec, 24 dec, 25 dec, 26 dec, 31 dec 2017, 1 jan 2018. Walking into the theater, patrons are greeted with signs that warn of. Matthew bournes cinderella at wales millennium centre. Bournes notable works included swan lake, play without words, my fair lady, the red shoes, and mary poppins.
Matthew bourne s cinderella is at the theatre royal in nottingham from 610 march 2018, for more information or to book tickets visit uk or call the box office on 0115 989 5555. The internationally acclaimed choreographer s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. Theres a lush, bigscreen glow to matthew bourne s cinderella, which moves deftly from 1940s musical to film noir gothic and back. From the ages of 14 to 16 he was an avid autograph hunter, attending most west end opening nights and waiting outside stage doors and top london hotels. So captivating are the opening scenes of sir matthew bourne s latest retelling of cinderella, that the audience could be forgiven for forgetting that they are at the ballet at all. Matthew bourne s cinderella ahmanson theatre april 7may 23, 1999. Matthew bourne brings cinderella to beijing chinadaily.
Swan lake, cinderella bourne created witty, vivid, poignant productions that received great acclaim. From this achievement, amp sailed triumphantly to broadway winning three tony awards guided by artistic director matthew bourne. He is known for his work on swan lake 2012, matthew bourne s the car man 2015 2016. Sadlers wells resident company, new adventures, returns for its annual christmas season with a typically unique interpretation of the best loved fairy tale of all, cinderella. A love story set in the midst of 1940s london and the second world war, bournes cinderella has been revived and reimagined 20 years after it was first staged in 1997 to critical and audience acclaim. Conversations with alastair macaulay main by matthew bourne, alastair macaulay isbn. Matthew bournes cinderella is at sadlers wells to january 27, 2018, then on national tour. Shaw and andrew monaghan in matthew bournes cinderella. For more information and to book cinema tickets visit s. Swan lake, cinderella bourne created witty, vivid, poignant productions that received. Cinderella is a love story and still a pivotal ingredient of bourne s darker new adventures production, but in bourne s version cinders finds her prince in london during the blitz in world war. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer.
Feb 09, 2017 ive got a book which is interviews with matthew bourne about all his shows up to 2011. There is an almost cinematic feel to the performance which, in true matthew bourne style, is certainly not the traditional fairytale story made famous by disney. Following on from the success of the red shoes last year, matthew bourne said, cinderella is one of my most heartfelt works and a personal favourite amongst my reimagined classic stories. Matthew bourne, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire. Matthew bourne s cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story set in london during the second world war. Cinderella the pantomime at the london palladium 2016. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new.
Bourne has never been a man for messages, but cinderella s theme of love lost and found during wartime has a comforting resonance in our own anxious era. Great dance and dancers, an intriguing plot and visually stunning. Seren williams, who joined the company in 2016 with matthew bourne s awardwinning production of the red shoes and bryony harrison who is making her debut with new adventures on tour with matthew bourne s legendary. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. The muchanticipated new adventures tour of matthew bourne s cinderella visits the new victoria theatre, woking from tuesday 19th saturday 23rd june. I grew up loving theater and movies and knew i wanted to be part of that world, says bourne, now sir matthew after knighthood in 2016 for services to dance. Juliet will be played by cordelia braithwaite, currently performing as cinderella on the international tour. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty new victoria theatre atg. Matthew bournes interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true war time romance. A new ballet from matthew bourne is always an event even if it is a fresh look at an old favourite and this first night was appropriately packed with fans old and new. Even more than christopher bruce s more prestigious, and far older, rambert. Matthew bournes dazzling production of sleeping beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed box office records across the uk and the usa since its premiere. The cinderella story of a young girl, mother dead, downtrodden by a stepmother and two nasty stepsisters, ignored by her weak father who now has a new family is universal and.
Not a straightforward biography, but a series of conversations in which the choreographer talks about himself, his ideas and inspirations and the way he works to bring his masterpieces to the stage for all to enjoy. Cinderella is at the bradford alhambra from 8 to 12 may. Conversations with alastair macaulay ebook written by alastair macaulay, matthew bourne. Cinderella the pantomime at the old vic theatre 2007. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matthew bournes cinderella near you. Following the dazzling adaptation of the red shoes in 2017, matthew bournes new adventures returns with one of its most popular and beloved productions, cinderellaa thrilling twist on the classic fairy tale. Matthew bourne transforms the classic fairy tale into a wartime romance with a twist of hollywood glamour. May 12, 2018 matthew bournes interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. Matthew bourne found a lot of inspiration from old films like, a matter of life and death, the bishops wife, brief encounter and waterloo bridge, all released in the 40s.
Matthew bourne s swan lake is a contemporary ballet based on the russian romantic work swan lake, from which it takes the music by tchaikovsky and the broad outline of the plot. A love story set in the midst of 1940s london and the second world war, bourne s cinderella has been revived and reimagined 20 years after it was first staged in 1997 to critical and audience acclaim. Matthew bournes cinderella is a gorgeous reimagining of a classic love story with all the stunning storytelling and staging we have come to expect from matthew bourne. He is known for his work on swan lake 2012, matthew bournes the car man 2015 2016 and the car man 2001. Matthew bournes cinderella returned to sadlers wells in 2017 for new adventures 16th christmas season from 9 dec 2017 27 jan 2018, followed by a major uk and international tour, across asia and the us, until march 2019. Matthew bournes darkly urgent cinderella seeing dance. Its funny that theres never a summary of what is happening in any of his programmes apparently his shows are crystal clear, i dont agree but theres still a book which does have a lot of explanation in. Matthew bourne s dazzling production of sleeping beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed box office records across the uk and the usa since its premiere. Matthew bourne completely reinvents the classic fairytale of cinderella in his highlyacclaimed dance production, currently in cardiff until saturday.
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