Dance
The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne’s company New Adventures returns to Bristol with The Red Shoes, Bourne’s stunning adaptation of the 1948 film of the same name. Bourne is famous for his powerful interpretations of classic tales, and The Red Shoes is no exception. It has won at least 5 awards, including two Olivier Awards, and has been nominated for countless others.
The Red Shoes tells the tragic tale of ballerina Victoria Page, who must ultimately choose between her career with a genius director and her love for an orchestra conductor – “love versus art, or career versus love”, explains Bourne. The plot is based on the eponymous fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen.
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Suitable for children aged 5+, but New Adventures recommends reading the film’s synopsis, as there are some mature themes.
The Red Shoes will be at Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday March 3 until Saturday March 7, 2020, touring until June 6 after that. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/matthew-bournes-production-of-the-red-shoes/bristol-hippodrome/
Main photo: Johan Persson
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