Matthew Bourne
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Cast Set For DERRIÈRE ON A G STRING at King's Head Theatre (Mar 2, 2026)
HAMILTON Will Hold First Relaxed Performance in the UK (Feb 27, 2026)
Further Details Revealed For Collaboration Between Rambert School, The Juilliard School, and Studio Wayne McGregor (Feb 26, 2026)
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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Matthew Bourne, Kyle Selig, Maria Wirrie, Paige Faure, Daniel Yearwood, Kevin Earley, Jasmine Forsberg, Jeremy Secomb, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Bernadette Peters, Jacob Dickey, Lea Salonga, Peter Neureuther, Jason Pennycooke, Jason Pennycooke, Daryl Roth, Beth Leavel,Alexa Lopez, David Harris, Kate Jennings Grant, Stephen Mear, Joanna Riding, Lynne Meadow and Chris Jennings
From: Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
Matthew Bourne, Kyle Selig, Maria Wirrie, Paige Faure, Daniel Yearwood, Kevin Earley, Jasmine Forsberg, Jeremy Secomb, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Bernadette Peters, Jacob Dickey, Lea Salonga, Peter Neureuther, Jason Pennycooke, Jason Pennycooke, Daryl Roth, Beth Leavel,Alexa Lopez, David Harris, Kate Jennings Grant, Stephen Mear, Joanna Riding, Lynne Meadow and Chris Jennings
From: Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
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Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
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Matthew BourneThe Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne, Oliver!
Matthew Bourne, Edward Scissorhands
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
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Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
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Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins
Matthew BournePlay Without Words
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Matthew BournePlay Without Words
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Matthew BournePlay Without Words
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Matthew Bourne, My Fair Lady
Matthew BourneThe Car Man
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Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
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Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
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Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
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Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake
Videos
Video: West End's OLIVER! Takes the Stage on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-19 12:36:02
Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 14:59:00
Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 17:34:48
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-03-31 15:20:31
Video: Center Theatre Group Presents MATTHEW BOURNE'S ROMEO AND JULIET
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-31 10:23:02
Video: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the Cast of SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Take Final Bows
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-08 05:25:31
Photos & Video: First Look at Immersive THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical at the Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-07-31 12:29:55
Video: First Look at Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More in a New Trailer For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-22 10:35:29
VIDEO: Watch Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, and More in SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Concert Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-12-24 09:34:34
Video: First Look at All New 'Skating' Clip From Matthew Bourne's NUTCRACKER!
by Stephi Wild - 2022-10-19 05:59:25
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Returns at The Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-07-15 16:11:35
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from OLD FRIENDS, Celebrating Stephen Sondheim!
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-05-04 09:16:27
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Starring Michael Ball, Hannah Waddingham, Judi Dench & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-27 12:13:54
Photos & Video: Go Inside SWAN LAKE, to be Presented as Part of MATTHEW BOURNE'S NEW ADVENTURES FESTIVAL!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-03-05 13:09:43
Living Room Concerts: Layton Williams Sings 'Out Of The Darkness' From EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2020-04-16 03:16:00
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026
Sammy Moore, Cam Tweed, Ryan Upton, Alice O'Brien, Courtney Cyrus, Ena Yamaguchi will star in Derrière on a G String, directed by Alfred Taylor-Gaunt at the King's Head Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Go Live Theatre, in partnership with HAMILTON, will present the first relaxed performance in the UK on April 29, 2026, at Victoria Palace Theatre, enhancing accessibility.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Rambert School, one of the world's leading contemporary dance training institutions has announced further details for its pioneering international collaboration with New York's The Juilliard School and Studio Wayne McGregor.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
Titanique has announced the remaining principal cast for its Broadway voyage! Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams have joined the cast. Learn more about the show here!
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 12, 2026
Philippe Lafeuille’s TUTU arrives at the Peacock with the air of a sugar rush and the spine of a manifesto. Beneath the sequins, beneath the tulle, beneath the knowing smirk, there is something else at work: lineage.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The Lowry has announced the appointment of Eva Martinez as its new Associate Programmer for Dance, effective February 2026. Martinez will oversee the development and curation of dance programs, aiming to enhance the venue's reputation as a leader in the performing arts.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Italia Conti, one of the UK's leading and longest-established performing arts institutions, has announced that it will mark its 115th anniversary in 2026 with the launch of the inaugural Noël Coward Scholarship.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Producers ROYO and Curve are bringing a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL on tour! The UK & Ireland tour will be visiting Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 28, 2026
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
New Adventures has announced that Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA will return for an extensive 2026-2027 UK tour in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
New Adventures will bring Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of The Red Shoes to Milton Keynes Theatre, from Tue 10 – Sat 14 Feb as part of a UK tour.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Cameron Mackintosh's production of OLIVER! announces its full cast as the show celebrates its second year in London's West End.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
An all new trailer has been released for the new UK tour of Legally Blonde the Musical. The musical will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, opening at Leicester's Curve theatre on 7 February. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Musical theatre and Tik Tok star, Hannah Lowther will play Margot and Alternate Elle Woods in the new UK and Ireland tour of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL. The cast also includes George Crawford, Karen Mavundukure, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, find out what to stream this December, including the new season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the third Knives Out movie, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Season 5 of Emily and Paris, and more.
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 12, 2025
I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holiday season, a trip to Sadler's Wells will more than suffice.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions on sale for 2026. New shows include Miss Saigon, Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, Sylvia, Cats and Blood Brothers.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming production of The Red Shoes. Check out the video and learn more about the touring production here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Matthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN will return for a 2026 UK tour, opening at Curve, Leicester on 15 June 2026 before visiting a further 16 venues over 22 weeks.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
A recent gala evening at Birmingham Hippodrome has raised over £20,000 to support the Hippodrome's youth programmes. 165 guests attended the sell-out event on the opening night of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Matthew Bourne has written 1 shows including Play Without Words (Creator).
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.
Matthew Bourne has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for The Red Shoes. He was honored as Outstanding Director of a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mary Poppins, and also won Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for the same production. Bourne earned both Best Entertainment and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Play Without Words. Additionally, he won Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for My Fair Lady. For Swan Lake, he was recognized with Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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