Matthew bournes nutcracker by ethan worsell on prezi. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. Matthew bourne was born on january, 1960 in london, england as matthew christopher bourne. Historically matthew bourne s production of the nutcracker is not too far in the past as the first of. As with many of the great ballets, there have been, and continue to be, different interpretations of the nutcracker. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5.
One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. He is the creator of the worlds longest running ballet production, a five time olivier award winner, and the only british director to have won the tony award for both best choreographer and best director of a musical. So please spread the word to anyone who deserves a smile right now. Bournes notable works included swan lake, play without words, my fair lady, the red shoes, and mary poppins. A crucial element of matthew bourne s showmanship is his genius for casting. Bourne was known as an autograph hunter when he was 14 to 16 years old. Interview with choreographer matthew bourne stage the. New adventures is delighted to announce the 2020 tour dates for matthew bourne s nutcracker. He discusses his background and his motivation for creating dance.
Matthew bourne s old primary school dance his nutcracker. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. If you appreciate dance, try this fresh approach on an old favorite. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the most singular. Matthew bourne s contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre.
That for most presentday audiences, the wealthy 19thcentury. Short excerpts from the sweetieland section of matthew bourne s nutcracker ballet illustrate his theatrical style. Matthew bourne, martin duncan, anthony ward set and. This article is more than 1 year old walthamstows roger ascham school has a superstar expupil. 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. 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. Matthew bournes old primary school dance his nutcracker. 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. Sep 21, 2010 promotional trailer posted by new adventures. Swan lake, nutcracker, the car man 3dvds japan dvd wpbs91006. It is fun, colorful, imaginative, and downright clever. 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.
The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns for the first time in nine years. Matthew bourne s nutcracker is a very avante garde version of the traditional nutcracker. How is that 2012 if this video is released in 2011. Tv movie 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Buy matthew bournes nutcracker tickets directly from the official theatre box office for the best choice of seats. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london. Feb 17, 2020 the sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. 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 morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life.
Matthew bourne is widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographer director. This not the regular nutcracker please see classical album. The motion picture with designs and costumes by maurice sendak, bejarts nutcracker and mark morris the hard nut. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats, nutcracker. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Many of his productions of the nutcracker are performed at sadlers wells theatre in london where bourne is a resident artist. Nov 19, 2002 matthew bournes nutcracker opens at sadlers wells, london ec1, tomorrow and runs until january 25. Matthew bourne s nutcracker opens at sadlers wells, london ec1, tomorrow and runs until january 25. The longawaited return of new adventures nutcracker. This video clip has been created for educational purposes. Matthew bourne talks about the nutcracker prior to coming to the alhambra on 20 24 may.
With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. The dancers are top notch professionals and keep you captivated all the way through. With scott ambler, emily piercy, saranne curtin, ewan wardrop. Reimagined for the 21 st century reworked, refreshed and remarkably vibrant the times. 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. In 2002 bourne launched his latest company, new adventures, with two highly successful productions. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. 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. Daisy may kemp queen candy, dominic north prince bonbon and daniel wright king sherbet in matthew bourne s 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. A holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bourne s nutcracker.
Play without words premiered as part of the national theatre s transformations season and went on to win best entertainment. Sadlers wells, london ec1, until 20 jan, then touring bourne s nutcracker revival is a ravishing visual treat. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi. British broadcasting corporation kultur international films. 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. That for most presentday audiences, the wealthy 19thcentury household in which the first act is set was itself a fantasy, greatly reducing the potential impact of the dreamland. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns to the lowry for one week only. Matthew bournes nutcracker official promo montage youtube. Well its about growing up and its about first love and these are themes we can all relate to. Matthew bourne turned his magic to the muchloved ballet and his bright and brilliant interruption was an instant hit. When matthew bourne approached the piece in 1992, a century after that st petersburg premiere, he identified another problem. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland, influenced by the lavish hollywood musicals of the 1930s.
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 bourne s nutcracker. Find more information about the show and book now from. Matthew bourne is a named choreographer in a number of uk national performing arts examinations, including at btec and a level. Matthew bournes nutcracker tchaikovskys nutcracker.
It is intended to illuminate the history, theory and aesthetics of mass media. Matthew bourne, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire. Dec 17, 2011 daisy may kemp queen candy, dominic north prince bonbon and daniel wright king sherbet in matthew bourne s nutcracker. Matthew bourne s nutcracker promises a fresh serving of the traditonal christmas fare. When analysing scene one from matthew bourne s version of the nutcracker, humor becomes the most significant aspect of the choreography, set and gestures made by the performers. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. Tchaikovskys muchloved score and olivier awardwinning designer anthony wards stunning sets and costumes with sizzling choreography. Adagio nunez, muntagirov, the royal ballet duration. He is known for his work on swan lake 2012, matthew bourne s the car man 2015 2016 and the car man 2001. With familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. 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. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering wonderland to the spectacular candy folk of sweetieland. Newadventuresmatthewbournesnutcracker one of the most po.
Matthew bourne s interpretation of the nutcracker was originally created in 1992 for the ballet centenary. 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 bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc news. New adventures works closely with teachers to enliven the curriculum and get the best outcomes for young people studying dance and the performing arts.
Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s new adventures treats, the nutcracker, returns to the lowry in the autumn. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals bourne. Feb 12, 2020 the sweetest of all matthew bournes treats, nutcracker.