Bournes reinterpretation of the tchaikovsky ballet is vibrant, expressive and exquisitely designed. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc news. Pages in category ballets by matthew bourne the following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. 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. Birmingham hippodrome it takes a brave man to bring nutcracker to the stage of the hippodrome, spiritual home of birmingham royal ballets masterpiece, but matthew bourne manages it with aplomb.
Bbc beds, herts and bucks theatre interview with matthew. Describe a motif or short phrase performed by a group of dancers. The story of clara, two mariinsky nutcrackers 2008 and 2012 respectively, and the san francisco ballets the nutcracker. Dance of the sugar plum fairy ending altered from ballet version. My family home was a rented house in the east end of london. This performance has been made possible in part by the friends of cal performances. Matthew bournes nutcracker milton keynes theatre atg tickets.
Matthew bourne is widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographer director. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev. Sep 21, 2010 promotional trailer posted by new adventures. In my midteens id take the 38 bus into town with my best friend and wait outside hotels and theatres. 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. Bournes rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men. Production shots of matthew bournes nutcracker, opening at cal performances. Matthew bournes nutcracker milton keynes theatre atg. 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. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. Bourne s rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men. Given that the nutcracker is often the first, sometimes only, dance work many people see, a single production can have a lot riding on it.
A holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bournes nutcracker. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. I had my breath quite taken away by british choreographer matthew bourne s nutcracker which is showing at the churchill theatre, bromley this week prior to opening at sadlers wells where it will stay until 25th january 2003. The morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life. T en years ago, matthew bourne was a smalltime choreographer running his company, adventures in motion pictures, out of the back of a minibus. Find more information about the show and book now from. Jan 09, 2003 a holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bourne s nutcracker. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bournes nutcracker. 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. Matthew bourne s new adventures present the nutcracker uk and ireland tour opening at the theatre royal plymouth in november 2020 and will play a christmas season at sadlers wells. Matthew bournes 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. Tour mamma mia tour nutcracker tour million dollar quartet tour my best friends wedding. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer.
With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. A look back at matthew bournes 20plusyear history at center. Its repertory includes some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades. Bourne s reinterpretation of the tchaikovsky ballet is vibrant, expressive and exquisitely designed. 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. 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. Choreographerlibrettist matthew bourne swan lake, car man has taken tchaikovskys traditional christmas chestnut and placed it firmly inside an. Matthew bourne, the british choreographer who was knighted in 2016. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Matthew bournes new adventures tour dates ents24 tickets. 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. The matthew bourne nutcracker is the first version geared specifically to balletophobes. Name two features of the dance style in this piece.
Review pf matthew bourmes nutcracker at birmingham hippodrome. It opens in dr dross orphanage for waifs and strays, with claras upbringing far closer to that of oliver twist. When it comes down to it, its giving people a good night out in a basic way and i think my company guarantees that. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland, influenced by the lavish hollywood musicals of the 1930s. Matthew bourne theatre credits, news, bio and photos. 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. 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. 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. 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. A gcse dance revision guide, concentrating on swansong by christopher bruce and nutcracker.
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. Ever since he brought out unexpected powers of darkness in. Interview with choreographer matthew bourne stage the. Matthew bournes the car man is playing a limited 16week tour. In my mid teens id take the 38 bus into town with my best friend and wait outside hotels and theatres. Nov 23, 2004 a new nutcracker that breaks with tradition. I had my breath quite taken away by british choreographer matthew bournes nutcracker which is showing at the churchill theatre, bromley this week prior to opening at sadlers wells where it will stay until 25th january 2003. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc.
Buy matthew bournes nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. Tristram kenton a crucial element of matthew bournes showmanship is his genius for casting. Use action, space, dynamics and relationships in your answer. Theres always something new and something to excite us and surprise us, and thats why people come back, i hope. 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. 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. Clara is in an orphanage, the sugar plum fairy is a spoilt little girl princess sugar and sweetieland is a place where greed is. 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. Nutcracker will feature tchaikovskys glorious score, anthony wards delectable sets and. Matthew bournes contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Matthew bournes nutcracker official promo montage youtube. Nov 10, 2011 matthew bournes the nutcracker is not a traditional version of this classic christmas ballet. But its matthew bournes production, that while exciting, delightful and entertaining in equal measure, also offers the thrill of the truly alternative. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. A large cast fill the stage with vivacity and endless enthusiasm, and not a moment of this production ever feels dull or tired matthew bournes nutcracker may be twenty years old, and ten years past its last major revision, but it still manages to feel as fresh as ever. And even though theyre finally allowed their happy ending, it takes place on a platform at paddington. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. 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. 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. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy.
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. Tour footloose uk tour frankie valli and the four seasons uk tour friendsical tour tickets. Then nicholas payne asked him to choreograph a new. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matthew bournes nutcracker near you. 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. A number of changes have been made to the original plot, many of which add a new perspective to the piece. Sadlers wells 6 december 2011 22 january 2012 the much loved tchaikovsky ballet is brought deliciously to life in matthew bournes. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bournes nutcracker. Director and choreographer matthew bourne has taken this magical classic and changed it. Matthew bournes new adventures is the uks premier contemporary dancetheatre touring company. Tristram kenton a crucial element of matthew bourne s showmanship is his genius for casting. Returning after nine years this nutcracker for all seasons features familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. 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.
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. Matthew bourne s contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. In 2004 bourne codirected with richard eyre and choreographed with stephen mear the west end and broadway hit musical mary. The choreographer says he has built his career in ballet by. Matthew bournes version was originally created to be performed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1992, but has. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative.
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