Stage activity resources starter introduction to dance terminology resource 1 main 1 fingerprints of matthew bournes style use the fingerprints given from mark scheme and then break these down further. T en years ago, matthew bourne was a smalltime choreographer running his company, adventures in motion pictures, out of the back of a minibus. With familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. Matthew bourne theatre credits, news, bio and photos. 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. And in the opening of act two theres a beautiful solo of supple, subtle dancing from jackson fisch. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bournes nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. Tchaikovskys glorious score and anthony wards delectable sets and costumes combine with. 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. What movement components were in claras beginning solo and why did she perform this. With familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, and magical fantasy, this nutcracker. Returning after nine years this nutcracker for all seasons features familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy.
Theres a melancholy strain in tchaikovskys score that seems to recognise this shadow aspect, and in his 1992 version of the nutcracker, set in an orphanage, matthew bourne responds with. The longawaited return of new adventures nutcracker. For all seasons, adored by critics and audiences alike. Matthew bourne, martin duncan, anthony ward set and costumes. 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. From an hilarious bleak christmas eve at dr dross orphanage, through a shimmering iceskating wonderland, via busby berkeley musicals, claras. Initial dates announced for matthew bournes nutcracker tour news. The matthew bourne nutcracker is the first version geared specifically to balletophobes. Hailed by the observer as the undisputed king of dance theatre, master storyteller matthew bourne and his new adventures company have produced some of. With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. Well its about growing up and its about first love and these are themes we can all relate to. 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.
A jewel in new adventures crown, with some neverbeforeseen content and footage from the history books, with commentary from matthew bourne. Vintage adventures a collection of the breadth of projects we have delivered with schools, venues and communities. Matthew bournes nutcracker liverpool empire atg tickets. Sadlers wells 6 december 2011 22 january 2012 the much loved tchaikovsky ballet is brought deliciously to life in matthew bournes classic celebrating i. Mayflower theatre southampton matthew bournes nutcracker.
It may not be a conventional ballet i love this production of nutcracker. Tchaikovskys glorious score and anthony wards delectable sets and costumes combine with bourne s. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland. Matthew bournes version was originally created to be performed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1992, but has. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew. 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. Matthew bournes nutcracker, sadlers wells, london the. Rating is available when the video has been rented. 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.
Matthew bournes nutcracker was at the lowry last week and my friend and i went to the matinee on wednesday. He is cartoon like, hinting at the child catcher in chitty chitty bang bang with a whip, leather jacket and glasses that adds to the evil stereotype. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns to the festival theatre for one week only. Matthew bournes 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. 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. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. 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. Then nicholas payne asked him to choreograph a new.
Matthew bournes swan lake as radical and relevant as. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bournes nutcracker. The story of clara, two mariinsky nutcrackers 2008 and 2012 respectively, and the san francisco ballets the nutcracker.
Recommended for families looking for a christmas delight can do no better than matthew bournes nutcracker. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns to the lowry for one week only. 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. New adventures is delighted to announce the 2020 tour dates for matthew bournes 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. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. Interview with choreographer matthew bourne stage the. She performs this to show off in front of nutcracker. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the most singular. The kingdom of sweetieland is opening its doors once again, as matthew bournes nutcracker. 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.
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. 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, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. They are particularly relevant to this production, which casts adult performers as a group of very needy young orphans. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Buy matthew bournes nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns for one week only to mayflower theatre. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns to the low for one week only. Production shots of matthew bournes nutcracker, opening.
Bourne was known as an autograph hunter when he was 14 to 16 years old. The opening scene in the childrens home is hard hitting and moving. Bursting with his trademark wit, pathos and magical theatricality. Returning after nine years this nutcracker for all seasons features familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy.
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