He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. A large cast fill the stage with vivacity and endless enthusiasm, and not a moment of this production ever feels dull or tired matthew bourne s nutcracker may be twenty years old, and ten years past its last major revision, but it still manages to feel as fresh as ever. Aug 05, 2002 the 43yearold did not take a formal dance lesson until he was 22 and was taken on by a dance school on the strength of his passion for performance and the breadth of shows he had seen. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The kingdom of sweets is an integral part of this muchloved festive ballet, but it changes from nutcracker to nutcracker.
Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland, influenced by the lavish hollywood musicals of the 1930s. Bourne s rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty matthew bournes haunting. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. The matthew bourne nutcracker is the first version geared specifically to balletophobes. Matthew bournes nutcracker tchaikovskys nutcracker. 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. 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.
The morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life. With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. This is certainly the case for hoffmans original story. Buy matthew bournes nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matthew bournes nutcracker near you. Dance feature film collection libguides at cleveland. 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. 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. Apr 9, 2015 matthew bourne s nutcracker marshmallow girls,princess sugar stay safe and healthy. 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. Jul 18, 2014 matthew bourne s sleeping beauty matthew bourne s haunting new scenario for the ballet is a gothic fairy tale for all ages. The joffreys new nutcracker spellbinds amid the snow christopher wheeldons update of the classic puts class consciousness at the forefront, to illuminating effect. As dreamers go, kerry biggins clara may look as if a snowflake wouldnt melt in her mouth, but. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty official trailer 2015 youtube.
Bourne has managed to meld the worlds of classical dance and theatre together. 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. 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. The longawaited return of new adventures nutcracker. Matthew bournes deliciously witty and colourful version of the most traditional of christmas ballets, with tchaikovsky s magical score at its heart. The dancers are top notch professionals and keep you captivated all the way through. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty sees britains most famed choreographer return to the music of tchaikovsky to complete the trio of the composers ballet masterworks that started in 1992 with nutcracker. Promotional trailer for the forthcoming uk tour of sleeping beauty. 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.
One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. In recent years, revisionist productions, including those by mark morris, matthew bourne, and mikhail chemiakin have. Apr 9, 2015 matthew bournes nutcracker marshmallow girls,princess sugar. Sadlers wells, 19 july 2015 when i went to see matthew bourne s sleeping beauty two years ago, i wrote about the frustration that i often feel when trying to understand classical ballet, and my corresponding fondness for bourne s irreverently gutsy style of storytelling. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bournes nutcracker. The sweets of the nutcracker the australian ballet. Meet adam cooper who plays boris lermontov in the title role of matthew bourne s production of the red shoes. Matthew bourne s reinterpretation of swan lake, which features male dancers in traditionally female roles. Guadalupe was invited by peter martins, chairman of. Sep 05, 2011 sadlers wells 6 december 2011 22 january 2012 the much loved tchaikovsky ballet is brought deliciously to life in matthew bourne s classic celebrating i.
I keep thinking im going to see him around every corner, says matthew bourne. Unafraid of camp or controversy, his company, new adventures, are reviving their gloriously irreverent interpretation of the. Use action, space, dynamics and relationships in your answer. If you appreciate dance, try this fresh approach on an old favorite.
With my modern dance background, im a latecomer to the nutcracker, and came to it backtofront. Matthew bournes the car man 2015 2016 march 2016 uk the action takes place in the 1960s over a period of nine months in a small italian american community in the fictional midwestern town of harmony, usa. Watch, as he discusses his journey with new adventures, from creating the role of swan stranger to touring the world. Buy matthew bourne s nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. Its fantastical second act a confetti of divertissements is a homage in dance to the 19th centurys most precious foodstuffs. Full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes wall of fame venues sign up to our mailing list. The choreographer says he has built his career in ballet by. That is, i saw some updates matthew bourne s for adventures in motion pictures, the video of mark morriss the hard nut, and peter wrights production for the birmingham royal ballet before anything that closely follows petipas libretto ben stevensons version for english national. Matthew bournes nutcracker liverpool empire atg tickets. Matthew bourne s contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. 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 bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc news. Clara dreams about a world a million miles away from her home at the orphanage. Nov 10, 2011 matthew bournes the nutcracker is not a traditional version of this classic christmas ballet. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker.
New adventures are delighted to announce the full cast and further tour dates for the first revival of matthew bourne s sleeping beauty opening at the theatre royal, plymouth on saturday 17. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Michael flatley may have dubbed himself lord of the dance, but really the title belongs, on the british stage at least, to matthew bourne. Feb 16, 2004 director and choreographer matthew bourne has taken this magical classic and changed it. A number of changes have been made to the original plot, many of which add a new perspective to the piece. T en years ago, matthew bourne was a smalltime choreographer running his company, adventures in motion pictures, out of the back of a minibus. It is fun, colorful, imaginative, and downright clever. Alan vincent i alan vincent is an actor, known for nutcracker. Matthew bournes nutcracker, sadlers wells, london the. Find more information about the show and book now from. Music performed by the royal philharmonic orchestra. For exclusive firstlook news, photos, videos and more. Apr 9, 2015 matthew bournes nutcracker marshmallow girls,princess sugar stay safe and healthy. Matthew bournes nutcracker marshmallow girls,princess.
Bournes notable works included swan lake, play without words, my fair lady, the red shoes, and mary poppins. Interview with choreographer matthew bourne stage the. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland. Todays subject matthew bourne has done what some might say is impossible, making his theatre life quite the big deal. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi. Matthew bournes version of the nutcracker download.
This weekend, bourne is to receive the stage award for. Matthew bourne s nutcracker as with many of the great ballets, there have been, and continue to be, different interpretations of the nutcracker. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Name two features of the dance style in this piece. After global success with his inspired interpretations of swan lake, sleeping beauty, cinderella and nutcracker. Jul 24, 2019 the nutcracker is the christmas ballet that everyone knows and loves. 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. Matthew bourne s nutcracker promises a fresh serving of the traditional christmas fare. My favourite production by him will always be swan lake the adam. 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. Matthew bourne turned his magic to the muchloved ballet and his bright and brilliant interruption was an instant hit. New adventures new production of cinderella is a thrilling and evocative journey through london during the second world war. Matthew bournes nutcracker marshmallow girls,princess sugar.
I dont think that would have happened if id started out in a ballet school. Short excerpts from the sweetieland section of matthew bourne s nutcracker ballet illustrate his theatrical style. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. It opens in dr dross orphanage for waifs and strays, with claras upbringing far closer to that of oliver twist.
He discusses his background and his motivation for creating dance. Edward scissorhands is a parable for our times about the ultimate outsider whose journey builds to an unforgettable finale filled with theatrical magic. Students to organise the themes that are used in order of the structure of nutcracker. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Dec 12, 2008 the only thing familiar about bourne s imaginative and stylish reinvention of the classic nutcracker story is tchaikovskys masterful score.
Matthew bournes nutcracker wimbledon tickets atg tickets. New adventures intriguing twists on the ballet classics also include nutcracker. Full cast announced for matthew bournes sleeping beauty. Matthew bourne choreographer of the month the list. Matthew bourne s version was originally created to be performed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1992, but has. Ramon oller from spain to create a world premiere for cleveland ballet and our. This is no goodygoody version, where little clara enjoys a pictureperfect family christmas before being whisked off to a fantasy wonderland. Hes talking about jonathan ollivier, the dancer with his company new adventures who died in a motorbike. Young dancers, a reworked score and dynamic choreography bring blasts of rhythm, energy and.
Historically matthew bourne s production of the nutcracker is not too far in the past as the first of. Matthew bourne tour dates 2020 matthew bourne concert. Bourne was known as an autograph hunter when he was 14 to 16 years old. The joffreys new nutcracker spellbinds amid the snow. Matthew bourne, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire. The 2015 canadian television film the curse of clara. A holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bourne s nutcracker. A closer look at the effects of matthew bourne s swan lake khayla j. When analysing scene one from matthew bourne s version of the nutcracker, humor becomes the most significant aspect of the choreography, set and gestures made by the performers. A level performance studies tep matthew bourne ocr.
Stage activity resources starter introduction to dance terminology resource 1 main 1 fingerprints of matthew bourne s style use the fingerprints given from mark scheme and then break these down further. Created in 1992, before swan lake made his name internationally, bourne s nutcracker is a frothy confection, bouncing. Describe a motif or short phrase performed by a group of dancers. Nov 19, 2002 t en years ago, matthew bourne was a smalltime choreographer running his company, adventures in motion pictures, out of the back of a minibus. 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. In 2015 matthew bourne received a special uk theatre award for. Matthew bourne theatre credits, news, bio and photos. A holiday tale, based on an autobiographical short story by onetime canadian ballet student vickie fagan, centres on a young ballet student preparing to dance the role of clara in a production of the nutcracker. You can always do better and find new ways to be creative. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev. Kathleen marshall, graciela daniele, matthew bourne, george c.
You can find the list of matthew bourne tour dates here. Nutcracker alan vincent is an actor, known for nutcracker. Bbc beds, herts and bucks theatre interview with matthew. Then nicholas payne asked him to choreograph a new. Matthew bourne, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. Joel mercier music director joel is a new england based director, music director, and composer.