Best Matthew Bourne
Matthew Bourne’s *The Red Shoes* is a full-length ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. It tells the story of Victoria Page, a young dancer driven by ambition and possessed by a pair of red shoes that compel her to dance. The production utilizes a striking 1920s music hall setti...
Matthew Waks’s *Dorian Gray* presents a visually arresting and emotionally complex interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s novel, exploring themes of vanity, corruption, and the devastating consequences of pursuing eternal youth through a darkly beautiful, contemporary ballet setting.
Matthew Bourne’s *Edward Scissorhands* reimagines Tim Burton’s dark fantasy film as a gothic romance set in 1950s suburban Chicago, blending elements of ballet, rock and roll, and industrial music to tell the story of an unconventional young man's yearning for connection.
Matthew Bourne’s *Nutcracker* reimagines the classic Tchaikovsky ballet as a gritty, contemporary gangster story set in 1920s Chicago, blending traditional music with a distinctly modern and energetic visual style.
Matthew Bourne’s *Romeo and Juliet* reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy as a vibrant, energetic gangster story set in 1930s Chicago, utilizing a jazz-infused score and stylized choreography to convey the lovers' passionate yet doomed fate amidst gang warfare.
Matthew Bourne’s *Highland Fling* reimagines William Shakespeare's *Macbeth* as a visceral and energetic dance piece set amidst the brutal beauty of the Scottish Highlands, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and violent conflict through dynamic choreography and striking visuals.
