Performed at sadlers wells in london, bournes seasonal production, full of christmas cheer, enjoyed a lengthy run at the theater as well as a subsequent tour across the u. Sleeping beauty is the latest reimagining of a ballet classic by choreographer matthew bourne. Matthew bournes nutcracker is anything but what i had expected from the ballet. Apr 25, 2014 sleeping beauty is the latest reimagining of a ballet classic by choreographer matthew bourne. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. The kingdom of sweetieland is opening its doors once again, as matthew bournes nutcracker. Matthew bourne brings swan lake gender swap to kennedy. As with many of the great ballets, there have been, and continue to be, different interpretations of the nutcracker. Tickets matthew bournes nutcracker, dublin wed 2 dec 20. Bourne was known as an autograph hunter when he was 14 to 16 years old. Tchaikovskys music and bourne s production skills make for a perfect marriage. Twenty years on, matthew bourne s dickensian take on tchaikovsky is as joyous as ever, though the ballets structural flaws remain, writes luke jenningsunsure at first, she.
Shows full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes wall of fame venues sign up to our mailing list. With gorgeous choreography and direction by matthew bourne, this dickensian version of. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the. You can find our community guidelines in full here. The morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life. Matthew bourne turned his magic to the muchloved ballet and his bright and brilliant interruption was an instant hit. Going to a ballet performed by adults pretending to be children. Matthew bournes version of the nutcracker download. Western european stages december, 2004 the ravishing music and christmas setting of tchaikovskys the nutcracker have made it a theatrical staple of the holiday season, and it is hardly surprising that londoners in 2003 could choose among three different major productions of this familiar classic. Jan 09, 2003 a holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bourne s nutcracker.
Twenty years on, matthew bournes dickensian take on tchaikovsky is as joyous as ever, though the ballets structural flaws remain, writes luke jenningsunsure at first, she. Book early to secure the best seats at the best price. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bournes nutcracker. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 d the nutcracker, op. Awardwinning british choreographer matthew bourne returns to sadlers wells with a new version of the nutcracker. Matthew bourne, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. 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.
Driving a stake through the heart of tweeness, matthew bournes nutcracker is a tongue in cheek, frothy, beautifully choreographed, occasionally smutty, candy coloured, camp delight from beginning to end and features more transformative power than a car park full of autobots. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. The longawaited return of new adventures nutcracker. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the most singular interpretation of tchaikovskys masterpiece, back in 2020 to. The sweets of the nutcracker the australian ballet. Jan 03, 2018 b89f1c4981 matthew bourne s nutcracker. 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. Jan 22, 2020 since 1876, tchaikovskys iconic ballet swan lake has spread its wings to take on many forms, the unique of which was the 1995 production by matthew bourne. Buy matthew bournes nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. Jul 24, 2019 the food theme is still celebrated too, perhaps most memorably in matthew bournes subversive nutcracker. The production, featuring the music of tchaikovsky, was first produced in 1992 and was last seen in 2012, when it celebrated its 20th birthday. 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. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc news.
The choreographer says he has built his career in ballet by. 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. I would consider myself a nutcracker purist, but this production was utterly superb. 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. 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. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bourne s nutcracker.
Short excerpts from the sweetieland section of matthew bournes nutcracker ballet illustrate his theatrical style. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matthew bournes nutcracker near you. Matthew bournes nutcracker, sadlers wells, london the. 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. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi. 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 bourne s contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. A talented cast and crew combine on this performance, bringing matthew bourne s production of nutcracker. Sadlers wells 6 december 2011 22 january 2012 the much loved tchaikovsky ballet is brought deliciously to life in matthew bournes. The story of clara, two mariinsky nutcrackers 2008 and 2012 respectively, and the san francisco ballets the nutcracker.
Download the nutcracker education pack new adventures. Oct 12, 2018 find out more about tchaikovskys worldrenowned swan lake score from matthew bourne. Excludes fri, sat, sun 2pms and performances between 19 dec 3 jan. In this production, the whole of act two sees clara searching for the nutcracker as she. In 1978 he left fulltime education and worked in various jobs at the bbc filing clerk, keith prowse theatre agents. A talented cast and crew combine on this performance, bringing matthew bournes production of nutcracker. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bournes nutcracker. Tickets matthew bournes nutcracker, dublin wed 2 dec 20 19.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matthew bourne s nutcracker near you. Matthew bournes nutcracker dvd, 2005 for sale online ebay. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Matthew bournes version was originally created to be performed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1992, but has. Describe a motif or short phrase performed by a group of dancers. Tickets matthew bournes nutcracker, dublin sat 5 dec 20. Use action, space, dynamics and relationships in your answer.
Find more information about the show and book now from. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. Scott ambler, emily piercy, saranne curtin, ewan wardrop. 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. With familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, and magical fantasy, this nutcracker. This is very much the christmas of the nutcracker in london. Twenty years on, matthew bournes dickensian take on tchaikovsky is. Thats all it took in 1995 for director and choreographer matthew bourne to create a firestorm of outrage and acclaim in the uptight london dance world. Since 1876, tchaikovskys iconic ballet swan lake has spread its wings to take on many forms, the unique of which was the 1995 production by matthew bourne. This delicious production is full of matthew bournes trademark style of wit, pathos and theatrical magic.
A whole cast of memorable characters in this neon world include the humbug. Information for matthew bournes nutcracker info accessible tickets map ticket prices exclude all perticket and perorder charges. Mayflower theatre southampton matthew bournes nutcracker. When was nutcracker by matthew bourne first performed. Performed at sadlers wells in london, bourne s seasonal production, full of christmas cheer, enjoyed a lengthy run at the theater as well as a subsequent tour across the u. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bournes nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. The awardwinning production aired on great performances, friday. Matthew bournes nutcracker tchaikovskys nutcracker. He discusses his background and his motivation for creating dance. Matthew bournes swan lake as radical and relevant as. A holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bournes nutcracker. Beginning in a tim burtonesquire orphanage, we find clara and her fellow orphans preparing for a christmas party thrown by their evil, although comical, head master and mistress.
Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland, influenced by the lavish hollywood musicals of the 1930s. 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. Matthew bournes production of edward scissorhands is at sadlers wells, london ec1 0844 412 4300, to 18 january. This box of treats is crammed full of his trademark saucy humour, inventiveness and a childlike sense of fun.
Tickets go on sale at sadlers wells on monday 10 february 2020. On receipt of full payment for your matthew bournes nutcracker. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Tv movie 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With gorgeous choreography and direction by matthew bourne, this dickensian version of the nutcracker soars from stage to screen. Find out more about tchaikovskys worldrenowned swan lake score from matthew bourne. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. The former adventures in motion pictures choreographer is sure to turn some conventions on their head as he did with his successful interpretations of swan lake, cinderella and the car man based on bizets carmen.
Tickets matthew bournes nutcracker, dublin sat 5 dec 20 14. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty full episode great. Join king sherbert and queen candy as they welcome the gobstopper boys, marshmallow girls, knickerbocker glory and the liquorice allsorts in this playful reinterpretation of tchaikovskys classic masterpiece. 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. The awardwinning production aired on great performances, friday, april 25 at 9 p. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns for one week only to mayflower theatre. Tchaikovskys music and bournes production skills make for a perfect marriage.
Nov 01, 2011 download the nutcracker education pack. Name two features of the dance style in this piece. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns for one week only to mayflower theatre. With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. This was matthew bournes first full length work, made three years before the groundbreaking swan lake, with its cast of male swans, that hurled him into ballet superstardom.
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