Matthew Bourne
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Matthew Bourne:
MOVE IT Reveals 2025 Headliners F or Milestone Anniversary Show (Dec 19, 2024)
Milton Keynes Theatre Announces Spring Season Lineup For 2025 (Dec 16, 2024)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
MOVE IT Reveals 2025 Headliners F or Milestone Anniversary Show (Dec 19, 2024)
Milton Keynes Theatre Announces Spring Season Lineup For 2025 (Dec 16, 2024)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
BIO
Widely hailed as the UK's most popular and successful choreographer/director, Matthew is the creator of the world's longest-running ballet production, a five-time Olivier Award winner and the only British director to have won the Tony® Award for both choreographer and director of a musical. He is artistic director of New Adventures, which has created an enormous new audience for dance with its groundbreaking dance/theatre productions Nutcracker!, Highland Fling, Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Car Manand Play Without Words. Musical theatre includes Oliver!, My Fair Lady (Olivier Award), South Pacific and Mary Poppins (Olivier Award). Matthew's latest production, Edward Scissorhands, based on Tim Burton's classic film, recently toured the U.S.
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Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on November 21, 2013, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capt
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on November 21, 2013, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capt
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
From left, Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne and actress Debbie Allen pose during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on November 21, 2013, in Los Angele
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
From left, Richard Sherman and Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne pose during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on November 21, 2013, in Los Angeles, Ca
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
From left, CTG Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson and Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne pose during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Novemb
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
From left, CTG Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson and Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne talk during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Novemb
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
From left, cast members Dominic North and Hannah Vassallo pose during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on November 21, 2013, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
From left, Director/Choreographer Matthew Bourne and cast members Dominic North and Hannah Vassallo pose during the reception for the opening night performance of ''Matthew Bourne''s Sleeping Beauty'' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Novemb
Date:
11/22/2013
From: Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens at Ahmanson Theatre
Productions
Writing
Creator
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Matthew BourneThe Red Shoes
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Matthew Bourne, Oliver!
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreograph
Matthew Bourne, Edward Scissorhands
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Choreography
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreograph
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
winner
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Matthew BournePlay Without Words
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Entertainment
Matthew BournePlay Without Words
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Matthew BournePlay Without Words
winner
Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Matthew Bourne, My Fair Lady
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Achievement in Dance
Matthew BourneThe Car Man
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Choreography
Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Choreography
Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Musical
Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
Videos
Video: Center Theatre Group Presents MATTHEW BOURNE'S ROMEO AND JULIET
by Joshua Wright - Jan 31, 2024
Video: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the Cast of SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Take Final Bows
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024
Photos & Video: First Look at Immersive THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical at the Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023
Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More in a New Trailer For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, and More in SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Concert Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 24, 2022
Video: First Look at All New 'Skating' Clip From Matthew Bourne's NUTCRACKER!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Returns at The Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from OLD FRIENDS, Celebrating Stephen Sondheim!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2022
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Starring Michael Ball, Hannah Waddingham, Judi Dench & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022
Photos & Video: Go Inside SWAN LAKE, to be Presented as Part of MATTHEW BOURNE'S NEW ADVENTURES FESTIVAL!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2021
Living Room Concerts: Layton Williams Sings 'Out Of The Darkness' From EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - Apr 16, 2020
VIDEO: Inside New Adventures and Center Theatre Group's 'In Our Shoes' Program
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2020
VIDEO: First Look at Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE at the Ahmanson Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2019
TV: Watch An Exclusive Clip of Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Ahead of Cinema Screening
by Marianka Swain - Apr 15, 2019
![#TBT: "Step [Back] In Time" With The Opening Night of MARY POPPINS On Broadway! Video](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/columnpic10/200200F7A6DF07-AEBC-447F-B0D7CD59E0F1A0E0.jpg)
#TBT: "Step [Back] In Time" With The Opening Night of MARY POPPINS On Broadway!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Dec 13, 2018
News
MOVE IT Reveals 2025 Headliners F or Milestone Anniversary Show
MOVE IT, the world’s biggest dance event has announced Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity as the 2025 festival headliners. Learn more about the lineup for the upcoming event here!
MOVE IT, the world’s biggest dance event has announced Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity as the 2025 festival headliners. Learn more about the lineup for the upcoming event here!
Milton Keynes Theatre Announces Spring Season Lineup For 2025
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced an exciting lineup ofnmusicals, plays and productions for its Spring 2025 lineup.
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced an exciting lineup ofnmusicals, plays and productions for its Spring 2025 lineup.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Sky Arts Will Broadcast TITANIC THE MUSICAL, THE NUTCRACKER, and More This Holiday Season
Sky Arts Freeview has announced its upcoming lineup of broadcasts for the holiday season, including several musicals any theatre lover can enjoy. The lineup includes The Nutcracker, La Traviata, Edward Scissorhands, Titanic the Musical, and more.
Sky Arts Freeview has announced its upcoming lineup of broadcasts for the holiday season, including several musicals any theatre lover can enjoy. The lineup includes The Nutcracker, La Traviata, Edward Scissorhands, Titanic the Musical, and more.
Listen: 'Food, Glorious Food' From OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Out Now
Listen to 'Food, Glorious Food' from the Oliver! 2024 London Cast Recording! Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre earlier in the year.
Listen to 'Food, Glorious Food' from the Oliver! 2024 London Cast Recording! Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre earlier in the year.
Review: MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE: THE NEXT GENERATION, Sadler's Wells
Even 30 years after he created it, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is still his defining production. Just why hasn’t he yet surpassed this masterpiece?
Even 30 years after he created it, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is still his defining production. Just why hasn’t he yet surpassed this masterpiece?
OLIVER! in London Finds its Full Cast
The full London cast has been announced for Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London this weekend. Learn more here!
The full London cast has been announced for Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London this weekend. Learn more here!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tickets Available From £37.50 For OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
Tickets are available now from £37.50 for Oliver!, playing at the Gielgud Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets for this upcoming show here!
Tickets are available now from £37.50 for Oliver!, playing at the Gielgud Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets for this upcoming show here!
Layton Williams and Thao Nguyen Join MOVE IT 2025 Lineup
MOVE IT, the world's biggest dance event has announced its next batch of headliners and special guests for 2025's 20th anniversary event which kicks off on 7th March at London's Excel Centre.
MOVE IT, the world's biggest dance event has announced its next batch of headliners and special guests for 2025's 20th anniversary event which kicks off on 7th March at London's Excel Centre.
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at MTC
Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.
Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.
BAD SANTA Comes to Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Christmas cabaret, stand-up comedy, burlesque and naughty musical theatre all rolled into one, A Very Naughty Christmas is Australia's most successful Christmas musical show and is coming to London for the very first time for Winter 2024.
Christmas cabaret, stand-up comedy, burlesque and naughty musical theatre all rolled into one, A Very Naughty Christmas is Australia's most successful Christmas musical show and is coming to London for the very first time for Winter 2024.
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Reveal New Shows For 2025
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres have announcd new productions for 2025, the first season by new Creative Director Nathan Powell. Learn more about the lineup here!
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres have announcd new productions for 2025, the first season by new Creative Director Nathan Powell. Learn more about the lineup here!
MISS SAIGON Will Embark on New UK Tour
Boublil and Schönberg’s musical, MISS SAIGON, will embark on a new major UK tour beginning next year. This production will open at the Newcastle Theatre Royal in October 2025. Check out the full tour schedule here!
Boublil and Schönberg’s musical, MISS SAIGON, will embark on a new major UK tour beginning next year. This production will open at the Newcastle Theatre Royal in October 2025. Check out the full tour schedule here!
MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE Sets Full UK and Ireland Tour Dates
Full UK and Ireland tour dates have been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 tour, visiting 19 venues across 29 weeks.
Full UK and Ireland tour dates have been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 tour, visiting 19 venues across 29 weeks.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal
All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
Sadler's Wells Adds New Programming For 2025
Sadler's Wells has announced programming across its four theatres for 2025, including 14 UK premieres, 3 world premieres. The international programme features artists from 13 countries across 4 continents.
Sadler's Wells has announced programming across its four theatres for 2025, including 14 UK premieres, 3 world premieres. The international programme features artists from 13 countries across 4 continents.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Matthew Bourne written?
Matthew Bourne has written 1 shows including Play Without Words (Creator).
What awards has Matthew Bourne been nominated for?
Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Red Shoes, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Oliver!, Outstanding Choreograph (Drama Desk Awards) for Edward Scissorhands, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Choreograph (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Play Without Words, Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Play Without Words, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Play Without Words, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Achievement in Dance (Olivier Awards) for The Car Man, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Swan Lake , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Swan Lake , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Swan Lake and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Swan Lake.
What awards has Matthew Bourne won?
Matthew Bourne has won multiple prestigious awards, including: - Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Red Shoes - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Poppins - Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Mary Poppins - Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Play Without Words - Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Play Without Words - Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for My Fair Lady - Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Swan Lake - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Swan Lake - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Swan Lake - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Swan Lake
Videos