Matthew bournes cinderella returned to sadlers wells in 2017 for new adventures 16th christmas season from 9 dec 2017 27 jan 2018, followed by a major uk and international tour, across asia and the us, until march 2019. Retaining the iconic elements of the original, matthew bourne and awardwinning designers lez brotherston matthew bournes swan lake new adventures on vimeo. Buy tickets for matthew bournes swan lake touring from ticketmaster ie. Unlike most choreographers, matthew bourne really wants you to see his dancers sweat.
It was first shown by pyotr tchaikovsky in 1875, although it is presented in many different versions, most ballet companies base the choreography and music of their stagings on the 1895 revival of marius petipa and lev ivanov. Now firmly crowned a modern classic, bournes iconic production is bestknown for replacing the matthew bournes swan lake documentary on vimeo. Matthew bournes swan lake as radical and relevant as. Its barefooted featherknickered male swans send tchaikovskys always thrilling musical fairy tale soaring to new heights of visual pleasure. Swan lake became an unexpected popular hit when radical choreographer matthew bourne took tchaikovskys traditional ballet by the scruff of the neck and reworked it with a myriad of modern influences and themes to astonishing effect. Feb 09, 20 never would of thought in a thousand years that i would utter the words i enjoy ballet, well at least this interpretation. Swan lake matthew bourne s revolutionary production. Swan lake matthew bournes revolutionary production. However, i think the ballet world is still overwhelmingly white. Lake is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corpsdeballet with a. Swan lake returns in 2018 with a fresh look for the 21st century.
A sadlers wells associate artist, matthew bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant, awardwinning designs by lez brotherston, to. Matthew bournes witty and beautifully disturbing version of the princes dark spiral into derangement, danced by a menacing and animalistic male ballet corps. Full casting announced for matthew bournes swan lake new. Running throughout the festive period, matthew bournes swan lake is a welcome addition.
I love classical ballet but it has always seemed to me to be lacking in depth of feeling and emotion, focusing more, in some cases, on lines, balance and movement. Swan lake is the most famous and beloved ballet in the world so there was a lot of resistance and concern when an upstart young company called adventures in motion pictures now new adventures. Did you have any sense when you were making it that it would still be around now. It has enjoyed several successful tours in the uk and has. Jul 05, 20 a sadlers wells associate artist, matthew bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant, awardwinning designs by lez brotherston, to create a provocative and powerful swan lake for. Englands matthew bourne has updated and revised the ultimate fairytale ballet with stateoftheart production. Matthew bourne, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. Retaining all the iconic elements of the original production loved by millions around the world, matthew bourne and the creative team will create an exciting reimagining of the classic production. Matthew bourne s swan lake returns to sadlers wells in december 20. Seldom have the dark psychological riptides at the heart of so many classical ballets been so brilliantly exposed. Oct 19, 2015 never would of thought in a thousand years that i would utter the words i enjoy ballet, well at least this interpretation. Mar 09, 2006 unlike most choreographers, matthew bourne really wants you to see his dancers sweat. Beyond the ballet swan lake 47 bibliography 50 list of illustrations figure 1 correggio leda and the swan 7 figure 2 jan asselijin the threatened swan 8 figure 3 matthew bournes swan lake and anna pavlova 39. In this production of the best loved classical ballet swan lake the naturally gifted.
The show had its japanese premiere at the tokyu theatre orb on 3 october 2018. This thrilling, audacious and witty production is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corpsdeballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered. Matthew bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant, awardwinning designs by lez brotherston, to create a provocative. Powerful and provocative, matthew bournes contemporary interpretation of tchaikovskys swan lake is an incredible spectacle not to be missed. Swan lake ballet company of the national opera of ukraine 2019 dvdbluray. Matthew bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with. But not matthew bourne s much hyped reinvented swan lake. Matthew bournes swan lake at sadlers wells theatre. Jun, 20 swan lake matthew bournes revolutionary production. A closer look at the effects of matthew bournes swan lake khayla j.
Tchaikovskys swan lake by kultur video by matthew bourne. 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. Matthew bourne s swan lake is a contemporary ballet based on the russian romantic work swan lake, from which it takes the music by tchaikovsky and the broad outline of the plot. Swan lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st century. Matthew bourne s interpretation of swan lake is the most beautiful and moving presentation i have ever seen. Jan 05, 2010 matthew bourne s swan lake is entering its 15th year, but even now, details like the belligerently priapic tree spirit, terrorising the sylphs in the opera house ballet, can make me laugh as if. But not matthew bournes much hyped reinvented swan lake. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Matthew bournes swan lake at birmingham hippodrome.
Hope youre all ready to dance around your living rooms with mary poppins. Matthew bournes stunning choreography has really put me on to this beautiful interpretation of dance and ballet. And former birmingham royal ballet dancers jack jones and robin gladwin are. It was the longestrunning ballet in londons west end and on. Lake is perhaps best known for replacing the female corpsdeballet. Running throughout the festive period, matthew bourne s swan lake is a welcome addition to the capitals collection of christmas treats.
Matthew bournes swan lake by jessica vincent on prezi. His version of swan lake, now on its 10thanniversary tour and playing as a bonus production at the ahmanson. Never would of thought in a thousand years that i would utter the words i enjoy ballet, well at least this interpretation. All the pictures from the beautiful, stunning allmale production of matthew bourne s version of tchaikovskys swan lake, from sadlers wells theatre. Today, nutcracker, the sleeping beauty and swan lake remain surefire hits for ballet. Matthew bournes swan lake new adventures 4 dec 27 jan read. It has enjoyed several successful tours in the uk and has continued to thrill audiences throughout the world. Matthew bournes swan lake has been called a modern classic. Thrilling, audacious and emotive, this swan lake is perhaps best known for replacing the female corpsde ballet with a. Matthew bourne s swan lake changed the dance landscape back in 1995 when it first premiered. Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotional, matthew bournes swan lake is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corpsdeballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered conventions, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm. Swan lake matthew bournes revolutionary production youtube.
Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p youtube matthew bournes swan lake interview duration. Mayflower theatre southampton matthew bournes swan lake. Matthew bournes swan lake matthew bournes swan lake at. And former birmingham royal ballet dancers jack jones and robin gladwin are part of the allmale swan ensemble. The russian composer was the 19th centurys true master of dance music. Retaining the iconic elements of the original, matthew bourne and awardwinning designers lez brotherston set and costumes and paule constable lighting will create an exciting reimagining of the classic production. Matthew bourne s witty and beautifully disturbing version of the princes dark spiral into derangement, danced by a menacing and animalistic male ballet corps. Innovative and exciting, provocative and powerful, this multi awardwinning production audaciously transforms one of ballet s bestloved stories into a startlingly contemporary tale. Matthew bournes swan lake returns to sadlers wells in december 20. Thrilling, audacious and emotive, this swan lake is perhaps best. Dec 14, 2015 powerful and provocative, matthew bourne s contemporary interpretation of tchaikovskys swan lake is an incredible spectacle not to be missed. Matthew bournes swan lake at sadlers wells classic fm. Matthew bournes swan lake is a contemporary ballet based on the russian romantic work swan lake, from which it takes the music by tchaikovsky and the broad outline of the plot. Bourne s rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men.
Royal ballet rising star, matthew ball, will be joining new adventures for the entire london season of matthew bournes swan lake at sadlers wells in the role of the swan. Chapter 4 bourne and swan lake 34 chapter 5 other swans 42 conclusion. 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. His version of swan lake, now on its 10thanniversary. Since its 9th november 1995 world premiere at sadlers wells, matthew bourne s breathtaking and sexy version of swan lake has become the longest running ballet in londons west end and on broadway.
Bournes rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men. Matthew will be making his debut with new adventures and will dance four performances each week during the eightweek season at sadlers wells. Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotional, matthew bourne s swan lake is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corpsde ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered conventions, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm. Since its 9th november 1995 world premiere at sadlers wells, matthew bournes breathtaking and sexy version of swan lake has become the longest running ballet in londons west end and on broadway. This christmas, swan lake returns to sadlers wells the theatre that first launched this international hit. Matthew bournes reinterpretation of the classic ballet is an audacious, unforgettable spectacle in which the male corps really soar. An interview with directorchoreographer matthew bourne. Lake is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corpsde ballet with a. New adventures dance company directed and choreographed by matthew bourne. Any swan lake is a juggernaut of a production but bourne s added layers of storytelling, engaging new. Matthew bournes swan lake is entering its 15th year, but even now, details like the belligerently priapic tree spirit, terrorising the sylphs in the opera house ballet, can.
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