New adventures is delighted to announce the 2020 tour dates for matthew bournes nutcracker. 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. This article is more than 1 year old walthamstows roger ascham school has a superstar expupil. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Interview with choreographer matthew bourne stage the. 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. Twenty years on, matthew bournes dickensian take on tchaikovsky is as joyous as ever, though the ballets structural flaws remain, writes. Matthew bournes deliciously witty and colourful version of the most traditional of christmas ballets, with tchaikovsky s magical score at its heart music performed by the royal philharmonic orchestra. The sweets of the nutcracker the australian ballet. Tandlguru subject foundations in eyfs knowledge organisers bundle. He would wait in front of the top london hotels and outside the stage doors of west end opening nights to collect the autographs from the famous ones.
Matthew bournes cinderella is also appearing at the new wimbledon theatre from 15 may. Of all the shows on offer this christmas season, matthew bournes nutcracker. Matthew bournes nutcracker is a very avante garde version of the traditional nutcracker. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc news. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals bourne. Describe a motif or short phrase performed by a group of dancers.
Matthew bournes nutcracker opens at sadlers wells, london ec1, tomorrow and runs until january 25. But its matthew bournes production, that while exciting, delightful and entertaining in equal measure, also offers the thrill of the truly alternative. Queen candy matthew bourne s nutcracker is now considered to be a classic and is celebrating its 23rd anniversary the gobstoppers and prince bon bon the marshmallows become. Following the soldout and critical success of the red shoes, new adventures return to sadlers wells this christmas 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. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland, influenced by the lavish hollywood musicals of the 1930s. With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. A gcse dance revision guide, concentrating on swansong by christopher bruce and nutcracker. Most disagree the action peters out in the first half, displaced by pure spectacle.
Bourne was known as an autograph hunter when he was 14 to 16 years old. Scott ambler, emily piercy, saranne curtin, ewan wardrop, etta. Matthew bournes shows are pulling crowds described as the damien hirst of ballet, matthew bourne is taking the dance scene by storm rewriting dance conventions and pulling in. Even if you dont go to see it, even if its not staged every christmas in the city nearest you, you still. Csuf arts students to share how theyre coping in coronavirus era through video contest. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns for the first time in nine years. Choreographerlibrettist matthew bourne swan lake, car man has taken tchaikovskys traditional christmas chestnut and placed it firmly inside an. Nov 10, 2011 matthew bournes the nutcracker is not a traditional version of this classic christmas ballet. Treading the boards 20 years later it remains just as fresh and entertaining as it must have done all those years ago at its edinburgh festival premiere. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns for the first time in nine years. Please keep checking back daily for returns as all performances are currently sold out. Clara is in an orphanage, the sugar plum fairy is a spoilt little girl princess sugar and sweetieland is a place where greed is king and taste is everything.
This time the rats have a king, sweets can dance and snowflakes are littering the stages its nutcracker season of all the shows on offer this christmas season, matthew bournes nutcracker. Matthew bourne is widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographerdirector, creator of the worlds longestrunning ballet production, a fivetime olivier award winner, and the only british director to win tony awards for best choreographer and best director of a musical. When matthew bourne premiered his alternative staging of the nutcracker 15 years ago no one could have imagined that it would become a modern christmas classic. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. It is fun, colorful, imaginative, and downright clever. Set in a miserable dickensian orphanage where the joys of christmas.
A number of changes have been made to the original plot, many of which add a new perspective to the piece. Clara is in an orphanage, the sugar plum fairy is a spoilt little girl princess sugar and sweetieland is a place where greed is. The nutcracker is as much a part of christmas as tinsel and turkey. 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. It opens in dr dross orphanage for waifs and strays, with claras upbringing far closer to that of oliver twist. Matthew bournes contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Its fantastical second act a confetti of divertissements is a homage in dance to the 19th centurys most precious foodstuffs. Matthew bourne choreographer of the month the list. Matthew bourne, in full sir matthew bourne, born january, 1960, hackney, london, england, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire.
Matthew bourne, martin duncan, anthony ward set and costumes. Dec 15, 2011 matthew bourne famous for the billy elliotfeatured allmale swan lake only turned to dance professionally at 22 and, without a history of classical ballet training, he claims to get much of his imagery from film. Matthew bourne, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi. If you crave a classical nutcracker the royal ballet production may serve you well, while the coliseum offers a production that successfully combines dynamism with a degree of innovation. If you appreciate dance, try this fresh approach on an old favorite. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the most singular interpretation of tchaikovskys masterpiece, back in 2020 to delight a new generation of theatre and dance fans. You can find the list of matthew bourne tour dates here.
One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bournes nutcracker. Matthew bourne tour dates 2020 matthew bourne concert. With familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. Bbc beds, herts and bucks theatre interview with matthew. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. This condensed version of the holiday ballet boasts all of its bestloved melodies and finishes with a singalong and a visit from santa claus.
Dec 15, 2011 the nutcracker is traditionally a celebration of sweetness both the sentimental and saccharine kind and one of the many joys of matthew bournes reinvention of the ballet is its allout. Unafraid of camp or controversy, his company, new adventures, are reviving. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. The nutcracker in london, four different versions the new york. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Matthew bourne s old primary school dance his nutcracker. Featuring the extraordinary designs of anthony ward and a cast of. The morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life. Nov 19, 2002 matthew bournes nutcracker opens at sadlers wells, london ec1, tomorrow and runs until january 25. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre. Even if you dont go to see it, even if its not staged every christmas in. 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. Reimagined for the 21 st century reworked, refreshed and remarkably vibrant the times. The longawaited return of new adventures nutcracker.
It opens in dr dross orphanage for waifs and strays, with claras upbringing far closer to that of oliver twist than the usual daughter of a wealthy family celebrating christmas in luxury. Director and choreographer matthew bourne has taken this magical classic and changed it. Use action, space, dynamics and relationships in your answer. Dec 01, 2002 it was a year later, 1994, when i realised that what hed seen was a nutcracker courtesy of the livewire imagination of matthew bourne, then a barely known moderndance maverick with a bent for. The matthew bourne nutcracker is the first version geared specifically to balletophobes. We are delighted to announce that the sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns for the first time in nine years. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns to the lowry for one week only. Unafraid of camp or controversy, his company, new adventures, are reviving their gloriously irreverent interpretation of the. Aug 05, 2002 matthew bourne s shows are pulling crowds described as the damien hirst of ballet, matthew bourne is taking the dance scene by storm rewriting dance conventions and pulling in the crowds to boot. A christmas classic, the nutcracker, scored by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov, was first performed in russia in 1892, with numerous versions and adaptations enchanting audiences across the globe ever since.
Matthew bournes version was originally created to be performed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1992, but has gone. This is annie, charlie and the chocolate factory, grease and the wizard of oz remixed and bettered matthew bourne famous for the billy elliotfeatured allmale swan lake only turned to dance professionally at 22 and, without a history of classical ballet training, he claims to get much of his imagery from film. Matthew bournes nutcracker, sadlers wells, london the. Pinker than a pink thing originally created in 1992, nutcracker.
One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bourne s nutcracker. With more than a passing reference to the musical annie, act i is set in dr dross horrid orphanage. The nutcracker is traditionally a celebration of sweetness both the sentimental and saccharine kind and one of the many joys of matthew bournes reinvention of the ballet is its allout. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc. Matthew bournes the nutcracker is not a traditional version of this classic christmas ballet.
Matthew bourne theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Matthew bourne s contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Name two features of the dance style in this piece. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matthew bournes nutcracker near you. The dancers are top notch professionals and keep you captivated all the way through.
Matthew bourne s nutcracker tchaikovskys glorious score and anthony wards delectable sets and costumes combine with bourne s dazzling choreography to create a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the classic. His film work includes television productions of his stage work including matthew bournes christmas channel 4, 2012, swan lake 1996 emmy nomination, 2011 in 3d and 2019, the car man 2001 and 2015, nutcracker. Presented by howard panter for the ambassador theatre group et al. Matthew bournes nutcracker, wales millennium centre. Matthew bournes the red shoes has been brewing in his head for years20 apr 2017 dancer ashley shaw explains the impact powell and pressburgers 1948 film had on the choreographer. Photo by simon annand ive seen several versions of the nutcracker generally perfect, pretty, sparkly affairs but it comes as no surprise that awardwinning choreographer bourne, who takes dance to a new dimension. Matthew bourne returns to edinburgh with a nutcracker. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Matthew bourne bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographerdirector, matthew is the creator of the worlds longestrunning. Dec 16, 2003 matthew bournes nutcracker is as sweet and camp as christmas itself marius petipa, the nutcracker s original choreographer, apparently considered its libretto tres bon. Nov 15, 2011 matthew bourne s the red shoes has been brewing in his head for years20 apr 2017 dancer ashley shaw explains the impact powell and pressburgers 1948 film had on the choreographer. The nutcracker is the christmas ballet that everyone knows and loves. It was a year later, 1994, when i realised that what hed seen was a nutcracker courtesy of the livewire imagination of matthew bourne, then a barely known moderndance maverick with a. The choreographer says he has built his career in ballet by. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. Jul 24, 2019 the nutcracker is the christmas ballet that everyone knows and loves. Photo by simon annand ive seen several versions of the nutcracker generally perfect, pretty, sparkly affairs but it comes as no surprise that awardwinning choreographer bourne, who takes dance to a new dimension, goes one step further in his take on the classic ballet. Dec 19, 2004 choreographerlibrettist matthew bourne swan lake, car man has taken tchaikovskys traditional christmas chestnut and placed it firmly inside an artistic nutcracker of his own, squeezing and. Feb 16, 2004 director and choreographer matthew bourne has taken this magical classic and changed it. Queen candy matthew bournes nutcracker is now considered to be a classic and is celebrating its 23rd anniversary the gobstoppers and prince bon bon the marshmallows become.
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