For teachers and students youll find exclusive insights into the creation of cinderella, with interviews and exercises and activities for all ages and abilities. Go behind the scenes of matthew bourne s cinderella and find out more about our awardwinning production. 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. Feb 09, 2017 ive got a book which is interviews with matthew bourne about all his shows up to 2011. Set in london during world war ii, this interpretation of the classic fairy tale has a wartime romance at. He has received multiple awards and award nominations, including the laurence olivier award, tony award and drama desk award, and he has also received several honorary doctorates of arts from uk universities. Please keep checking back daily for returns as all performances are currently sold out. Matthew bournes interpretation of the classic fairy tale, has, at its heart, a true wartime romance.
Matthew bournes allmale cast swan lake to make its debut in. Matthew bournes cinderella, as with much of his work, can be best described as cinematic in every possible use of the world. Matthew bournes cinderella my cinderella is a dreamer. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre. Nov 30, 2017 matthew bournes company new adventures have announced that the eagerly anticipated return of cinderella will be broadcast on the bbc over the christmas period ahead of a worldwide cinema release from february 2018 the show will be filmed live at sadlers wells next month, ahead of its national and international broadcast. Cinderella tuesday, january 15, 2019 sunday, january 20, 2019.
A chance meeting results in a magical night for cinderella and her dashing young raf pilot, together just long read more. Oct 02, 2017 matthew bournes interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. 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 bourne and his adventures in motion pictures. Matthew bournes cinderella is a tv show on british national television from bbc2 with an average rating of 3. Dec 26, 2017 matthew bourne s cinderella is a tv show on british national television from bbc2 with an average rating of 3. Its fitting, given that bournes reimagination of the traditional fairytale is set in 1940s wartorn london, a setting that we perhaps. The show had its japanese premiere at the tokyu theatre orb on 3 october 2018. Or if youre an avid fan with an insatiable curiousity become a. Matthew bournes cinderella new adventures 9 december 2017 27 january 2018 read more. 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.
I always loved it, but the version he is presenting twenty years later is stronger, tighter and more emotionally charged. The first episode of matthew bourne s cinderella was broadcast in december, 2017. We have 1 episodes of matthew bourne s cinderella in our archive. Ratings info mild violence, threat, sex references. Bournes inventive but unlovable blitzset cinderella returns sadlers wells now firmly established christmas tradition is to stage a matthew bourne show this year its a return for. The choreographer s masterstroke is to realise that the propulsive thrust of prokofiev s haunting, melancholic score is about the passage of time. Catch up on matthew bournes cinderella and watch online. Matthew bournes cinderella is a thrilling, evocative and modern love story told in dance.
Matthew bournes cinderella online playbill, length. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. Matthew bourne s cinderella online playbill, author. Casting announced for matthew bournes cinderella new. Indeed, cinderella is one of bournes most accomplished and polished retellings to date, full of his. 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. Matthew bournes cinderella offers up the glitz of the. 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. First presented in the uk in 1997, matthew bournes production of cinderella has been revised and designed since, and is now playing at sadlers wells for the christmas season before touring nationally in spring and summer 2018. Cinderella, made in 1997, was the followup to his breakout hit swan lake but, never quite happy with it, he reworked it in 2010, replacing the musicians in the pit with a custommade recording of an 82piece orchestra. Nov 01, 2011 this book is a collection of conversations between matthew bourne now a sir and dance critic macaulay, bournes earliest dance history teacher. Even if matthew bourne were never to choreograph another step, he could fill theatres in perpetuity by rotating old stock. Following 2 olivier awards for the red shoes, matthew bournes company new adventures are back.
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. 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. 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 more. The internationally acclaimed choreographers interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance.
Following on from the criticallyacclaimed new work, the red shoes, matthew bournes new adventures delve deep into the back catalogue to 1997 to. Assistant choreographer for the transfer of nell gwynn from the globe to the apollo theatre in 2016. Matthew bourne s cinderella online playbill, length. Sadlers wells theatre rosebery avenue london ec1r 4tn company registration number. Matthew bournes company new adventures have announced that the eagerly anticipated return of cinderella will be broadcast on the bbc over the christmas period ahead of a worldwide cinema release from february 2018 the show will be filmed live at sadlers wells next month, ahead of its national and international broadcast. Bourne was knighted in the 2016 new year honours for services to dance. Ashley shaw and andrew monaghan in matthew bournes cinderella, which will be presented.
Dec 21, 2017 even if matthew bourne were never to choreograph another step, he could fill theatres in perpetuity by rotating old stock. When the clock strikes midnight in matthew bournes cinderella, his heroine doesnt just lose her shoe, the whole city goes up in flames. Matthew bournes cinderella from the muted greyscale colour palette of the opening act, through the smokefilled streets of the blitz and onto the underground dance halls of wartorn london, matthew bournes bold, vivid and visually stunning reimagining of cinderella is an utter delight. Dec 31, 2017 matthew bournes cinderella is at sadlers wells. She escapes a difficult life at home through fantasy, and especially through film. Matthew bournes cinderella tickets official london. Sleeping beauty and cinderella came to beijing in 2016 and 2018.
We have 1 episodes of matthew bournes cinderella in our archive. Genres performance directors ross macgibbon cast includes ashley shaw, michela meazza, andrew monaghan, liam mower, alan vincent, stephanie billers, nicole kabera. Until 27 january 2018, before embarking on a six month uk tour. Matthew bournes cinderella a thrilling, evocative love story told in dance.
Book to see matthew bournes cinderella, new victoria. The choreographers masterstroke is to realise that the propulsive thrust of prokofievs haunting, melancholic score is about the passage of time. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. The first episode of matthew bournes cinderella was broadcast in december, 2017. The scale, the attention to detail, and the influences on the world building in the ballet would all make sense on film. Matthew bournes interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Matthew bournes cinderella online playbill, author. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p. Bbc two matthew bournes cinderella, matthew bournes. In the midst of wwii, cinderella falls in love with a dashing raf pilot, only to be separated by the chaos of the blitz. Matthew bourne reimagines the classic tale of cinderella. 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. Matthew bournes cinderella, sadlers wells by vikki jane vile. 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. 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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matthew bournes cinderella near you. 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. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Matthew bourne transforms the classic fairy tale into a wartime romance with a twist of hollywood glamour.
Matthew bourne s cinderella is a thrilling, evocative and modern love story told in dance. 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. Matthew bourne first made his version of cinderella in 1997 on the back of the enormous success of his swan lake. Matthew bournes cinderella at sadlers wells theatre bubble. Matthew bourne news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2018 learn how and. Matthew bournes beloved interpretation of the fairytale classic cinderella returns to london, two decades after its acclaimed west end premiere, reimagining the story as a true wartime romance one of new adventures most loved productions, matthew bournes cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story, transporting the fairy tale to the heart of london during the second world war. There are two editions of the book, so be sure to get the later version 2011, which includes all the earlier material and catches up with bournes work to about 2009.
It follows on from the successful worldwide cinema releases of. Dec 21, 2017 matthew bournes cinderella, as with much of his work, can be best described as cinematic in every possible use of the world. Matthew bourne on cinderella at the kennedy center duration. 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. The muchanticipated new adventures tour of matthew bournes cinderella visits the new victoria theatre, woking from tuesday 19th saturday 23rd june. Matthew bournes cinderella brings blitz, glitz and glam. Matthew bournes cinderella liam mower as the angel cinderellas fairy godfather and ashley. In 2016, bourne brought his show, sleeping beauty, to the venue and the first stop of cinderellas international tour will be in beijing. Dec 22, 2017 matthew bourne s cinderella a thrilling, evocative love story told in dance. Dec 20, 2017 matthew bourne first made his version of cinderella in 1997 on the back of the enormous success of his swan lake. Kerry biggin in the title role with sam archer in matthew bourne s cinderella at sadlers wells.
Take yourself on a journey and discover more about the show. Cinderella is at the bradford alhambra from 8 to 12 may. 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. If a touring broadway show has a really difficult trumpet or violin book. Matthew bournes cinderella trailer sadlers wells youtube. Broadcast version available on bbc iplayer until 25 january. Matthew bournes cinderella is also appearing at the new wimbledon theatre from 15 may. Matthew bournes cinderella a year and a half after the red shoes, the ahmanson hosts another of matthew bourne s spectacular ballets, only this one diverges farther. The internationally acclaimed choreographer s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. Matthew bournes cinderella, sadlers wells, rosebery ave, clerkenwell, ec1r 4tn. Matthew bourne s cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story set in london during the second world war. Matthew bourne s interpretation of the classic fairy tale, has, at its heart, a true wartime romance.
Following the soldout and critical success of the red shoes new adventures returned in 2017 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 matthew bournes 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. Matthew bournes cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story set in london during the second world war. Matthew bournes cinderella online playbill by blumenthal. As he rests a hand gently on her shoulder she looks up from her book, as if sensing something. Set in london during world war ii, this interpretation of the classic fairy tale has a wartime romance at its heart. 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. Ive got a book which is interviews with matthew bourne about all his shows up to 2011. Matthew bourne brings cinderella to beijing chinadaily.