New adventures dance company director and choreographer. Much has been made of the way the wellknown story was changed, but what was. Matthew bourne used the original score by tchaikovsky he says that it is the music that draws him to make the works he does. Feb 12, 2020 the sweetest of all matthew bournes treats, nutcracker. Jan 22, 2020 a truly national dancetheatre touring company and one of britains leading exporters of dance internationally, their productions include swan lake, cinderella, the red shoes,edward scissorhands and most recently matthew bournes acclaimed reimagining of romeo and juliet. Returning after nine years this nutcracker for all seasons features familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Nov 01, 2011 download the nutcracker education pack. The original magician and maker of the nutcracker doll, dr drosselmeyer, becomes truly sinister dr dross, who runs the orphanage with his equally tyrannical wife.
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. Email us like us on facebook follow us on twitter subscribe on youtube. 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. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to. Battle of the nutcrackers is ovations holiday present to the families of america, a playful twist on the holiday tradition.
With gorgeous choreography and direction by matthew bourne, this dickensian version of the nutcracker. Sir matthew bourne obe is widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographer and director. In 1999 faber and faber published matthew bourne and his adventures in motion pictures, edited by theatre and dance writer, alastair macaulay, and a new edition was published in recognition of bourne s 25th anniversary celebrations in 2012. Use action, space, dynamics and relationships in your answer. 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. Name two features of the dance style in this piece. He discusses his background and his motivation for creating dance. In addition to being a prolific choreographer, matthew supports the wider dance industry and its future. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns for one week only to mayflower theatre.
The sweetest of all matthew bourne s christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. The story of clara, mariinskys nutcracker, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Matthew bournes nutcracker tchaikovskys nutcracker. Full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes wall of fame venues sign up to our mailing list. It became the first ballet to be screened by bbc1 in over 20 years and then also. 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. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre. Matthew bournes nutcracker new adventures, sadlers. As with many of the great ballets, there have been, and continue to be, different interpretations of the nutcracker. Matthew bourne, the british choreographer who was knighted in 2016 and is about to receive a special olivier award for his achievements in dance, attended roger. 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. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty official trailer 2015 duration. With familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker.
Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bourne s nutcracker. After nutcracker, bourne is on track to tackle a dance version of edward scissorhands. 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. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. A gcse dance revision guide, concentrating on swansong by christopher bruce and nutcracker.
Dec 17, 2011 twenty years on, matthew bourne s dickensian take on tchaikovsky is as joyous as ever, though the ballets structural flaws remain, writes luke jennings. Full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes. 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. Shows full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes wall of fame venues sign up to our mailing list. Sadlers wells 6 december 2011 22 january 2012 the much loved tchaikovsky ballet is brought deliciously to life in matthew bournes. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats, nutcracker. So the dance industry reckon to sell up to half a million nutcracker seats mostly in london in a bit over a month.
The choreographer sets act i not in the cosy home of a welltodo bourgeois family, but in a grim orphanage. The morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life. I would consider myself a nutcracker purist, but this production was utterly superb. Strong dance uk train like a dance athlete 10 of the best. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bournes nutcracker. Interview with choreographer matthew bourne stage the. Sadlers wells, london ec1, until 20 jan, then touring bourne s nutcracker revival is a ravishing visual treat. Im tallying up royal ballet 20 performances, birmingham royal ballet 28, english national ballet 35 and matthew bourne 47 live, not to mention new york city ballet, dutch national ballet and bolshoi ballet via satellite. They are particularly relevant to this production, which casts adult performers as a group of very needy young orphans. Its fantastical second act a confetti of divertissements is a homage in dance to the 19th centurys most precious foodstuffs. Jul 24, 2019 the nutcracker is the christmas ballet that everyone knows and loves. A truly national dance theatre touring company and one of britains leading exporters of dance internationally. Sir matthew bourne and new adventures have produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades. Daisy may kemp queen candy, dominic north prince bonbon and daniel wright king sherbet in matthew bourne s nutcracker.
The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats, nutcracker. Well its about growing up and its about first love and these are themes we can all relate to. Hailed by the observer as the undisputed king of dance theatre, master storyteller matthew bourne and his new adventures company have produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including the red shoes, swan lake, cinderella, edward scissorhands and most recently his acclaimed reimagining of romeo and. The classic nutcracker, so english national ballet says, is about right. Hailed by the observer as the undisputed king of dance theatre, master storyteller matthew bourne and his new adventures company have produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including the red shoes, swan lake, cinderella, edward scissorhands and most recently his acclaimed reimagining of romeo and juliet. Matthew bourne turned his magic to the muchloved ballet and his bright and brilliant interruption was an instant hit. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london for a. Nov 19, 2002 after nutcracker, bourne is on track to tackle a dance version of edward scissorhands. Find more information about the show and book now from. Jan 07, 20 the marshmallow girls section from matthew bourne s nutcracker.
Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. Matthew bourne s version was originally created to be performed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1992, but has. The longawaited return of new adventures nutcracker. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns to the lowry for one week only. The sweets of the nutcracker the australian ballet. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the most singular. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. This years battle of the nutcrackers features four unique and celebrated versions. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. Buy matthew bournes nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. The gobstoppers section from matthew bourne s nutcracker. Tristram kenton a crucial element of matthew bourne s showmanship is his genius for casting. Matthew bournes nutcracker milton keynes theatre atg. Reimagined for the 21 st century reworked, refreshed and remarkably vibrant the times.
Mayflower theatre southampton matthew bournes nutcracker. 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. Describe a motif or short phrase performed by a group of dancers. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. Sep 03, 2007 one of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. 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. Download the nutcracker education pack new adventures. Matthew bournes nutcracker liverpool empire atg tickets. Hailed by the observer as the undisputed king of dance theatre, master storyteller matthew bourne and his new adventures company have produced some of. Dec 03, 2008 but to get the true bourne flavour, you should look beyond dance and towards film and theatre especially. The nutcracker is traditionally a celebration of sweetness both the sentimental and saccharine kind and one of the many joys of matthew bourne s reinvention of the ballet is its allout. For over 30 years he has been creating and directing dance for musicals, theatre, film as well as his own highly successful, awardwinning companies.
Incase you missed it on youtube this morning, lets end the week on a high and get stuck into dan wrights final class of the week before we power down for the easter weekend and tuck into those treats weve all been. See more ideas about dance, ballet and ballet shows. Short excerpts from the sweetieland section of matthew bourne s nutcracker ballet illustrate his theatrical style. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. Buy matthew bourne s nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns for the first time in nine years. The production, featuring the music of tchaikovsky, was first produced in 1992 and was last seen in 2012, when it celebrated its 20th birthday. The marshmallow girls section from matthew bourne s nutcracker. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. Matthew bournes nutcracker official promo montage youtube. 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. New adventures announces 2020 tour dates for matthew bourne s nutcracker. But to get the true bourne flavour, you should look beyond dance and towards film and theatre especially.
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