Matthew Bourne
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Matthew Bourne:
BAD SANTA Comes to Southwark Playhouse Elephant (Nov 18, 2024)
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More (Nov 14, 2024)
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Reveal New Shows For 2025 (Nov 13, 2024)
BAD SANTA Comes to Southwark Playhouse Elephant (Nov 18, 2024)
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More (Nov 14, 2024)
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Reveal New Shows For 2025 (Nov 13, 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.
Photos
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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
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.
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.
Alfonso Casado debutará en Broadway como supervisor musical de OLD FRIENDS
El próximo 25 de marzo el Manhattan Theatre Club acogerá el concierto STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, que pudo verse en Londres hace dos temporadas y que ahora llega a Nueva York con Alfonso Casado como Supervisor Musical, siendo este su debut en Broadway.
El próximo 25 de marzo el Manhattan Theatre Club acogerá el concierto STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, que pudo verse en Londres hace dos temporadas y que ahora llega a Nueva York con Alfonso Casado como Supervisor Musical, siendo este su debut en Broadway.
Beth Leavel, Ryan McCartan, Gavin Lee & More Join STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the Broadway co-stars who will join two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the Broadway co-stars who will join two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Matthew Bourne's THE MIDNIGHT BELL Will Return For a 2025 UK Tour
Matthew Bourne's award-winning THE MIDNIGHT BELL will be returning in 2025, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on Thursday 15 May. It will then embark on a 17-week countrywide tour including many venues for the first time with this production. Full tour schedule below.
Matthew Bourne's award-winning THE MIDNIGHT BELL will be returning in 2025, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on Thursday 15 May. It will then embark on a 17-week countrywide tour including many venues for the first time with this production. Full tour schedule below.
Review: THE KEY OF DREAMS, Treowen
With tickets costing £400 each and a storyline stretching over 24 hours, is Lemon Difficult’s The Key Of Dreams the ultimate in immersive theatre?
With tickets costing £400 each and a storyline stretching over 24 hours, is Lemon Difficult’s The Key Of Dreams the ultimate in immersive theatre?
Photos/Video: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.
All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.
Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.
BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Winners Diversity Will Headline MOVE IT Dance Festival 2025
MOVE IT, the world’s biggest dance event has announced Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity as the 2025 festival headliners. The street dance group will be joined by professional dancers and choreographers Dylan Mayoral, Randall Watson, Serena McCall and Monique Jonas when the festival kicks off on 7th March next year at London’s Excel Centre.
MOVE IT, the world’s biggest dance event has announced Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity as the 2025 festival headliners. The street dance group will be joined by professional dancers and choreographers Dylan Mayoral, Randall Watson, Serena McCall and Monique Jonas when the festival kicks off on 7th March next year at London’s Excel Centre.
Swans And Snowmen Grace The Stage At Sadler's Wells This Christmas
Festive classics return this Christmas season to Sadler's Wells Theatre, the Peacock Theatre and Sadler's Wells Digital Stage, including Birmingham Rep's The Snowman, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake and Ballo Arthur Pita's The Little Match Girl.
Festive classics return this Christmas season to Sadler's Wells Theatre, the Peacock Theatre and Sadler's Wells Digital Stage, including Birmingham Rep's The Snowman, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake and Ballo Arthur Pita's The Little Match Girl.
Tickets on Sale This Week For Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE at Sadler's Wells
Tickets go on sale this week for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells. Get your tickets beginning 18 September 2024. Performances will run 3 December 2024 - 26 January 2025.
Tickets go on sale this week for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells. Get your tickets beginning 18 September 2024. Performances will run 3 December 2024 - 26 January 2025.
Presale Tickets Available for OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
Presale tickets are available today for Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre. The presale will begin on 9 September 2024 at 12pm and run through 10 September 2024 at 11:59pm. Tickets are available for performances from 14 December 2024 - 6 April 2025.
Presale tickets are available today for Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre. The presale will begin on 9 September 2024 at 12pm and run through 10 September 2024 at 11:59pm. Tickets are available for performances from 14 December 2024 - 6 April 2025.
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Announces The Return of DOORSTEP DUETS
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, in partnership with Farnham Maltings, has revealed the return of Doorstep Duets, touring to communities across the South-East this summer from 13 August to 10 September 2024.
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, in partnership with Farnham Maltings, has revealed the return of Doorstep Duets, touring to communities across the South-East this summer from 13 August to 10 September 2024.
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 several 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