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Matthew Bourne

Date of Birth: January 13, 1960 (63)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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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 Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021]
Co-Director and Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Co-Director
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
 
[UK Tour, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2004]
Director
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 1997]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1991]
Choreographer

Writing


Matthew Bourne Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreograph

Matthew Bourne, Edward Scissorhands

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Choreography

Matthew Bourne, Mary Poppins

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director

Matthew BournePlay Without Words

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Entertainment

Matthew BournePlay Without Words

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Matthew BournePlay Without Words

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Choreography

Matthew Bourne, Swan Lake

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Latitude Festival Reveals Theatre and Dance Programme

Celebrating creativity, diversity and inspirational talent, Latitude Festival adds yet more names to an arts bill without boundaries, transforming Henham Park into the ultimate playground of artistic expression.

AIN'T TOO PROUD, GREASE, FROZEN & More to Take Part in Kids Week 2023

London’s world-famous theatres are preparing to welcome families this summer, as long-running audience development initiative Kids Week returns.

Gavin Lee, Bradley Jaden, and More Join STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre

Full casting has been announced for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Learn more about who is joining the cast here!

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October.

Cast Revealed For Matthew Bourne's ROMEO AND JULIET at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

New Adventures and Sadler’s Wells have announced casting for Matthew Bourne’s ROMEO AND JULIET coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 October 2023.

Sutton Foster-Led ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes and Jennifer Holliday Set for New York City Center's 2023/24 Season

New York City Center has announced programming for the 2023 – 2024 Season, 80 Years at the Center of the Arts, which will include productions of Pal Joey, Titanic, Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly's Last Jam, and more!

Cast Revealed For Matthew Bourne's ROMEO AND JULIET

New Adventures and Sadler's Wells have announced casting for Matthew Bourne's “ROMEO AND JULIET” which will tour to 13 UK venues including a five-week Summer Season at Sadler's Wells, ahead of a major international tour next year.

Summer Season and Gala Performance Set For Michael Morpurgo's I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS

Award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller has announced a unique Gala Performance of her acclaimed production of I Believe in Unicorns, based on the story by the best-selling children's author Michael Morpurgo, to celebrate The Reading Agency's 21st birthday.

Graham 2 Announces 2023 New York Season, June 1-3, 2023

This June, the Martha Graham Dance Company's acclaimed second company will be back on stage for its 40th New York season with an exciting program of new works and Graham classics.

Milton Keynes Theatre Announces Autumn Season Of Shows

Milton Keynes Theatre is looking forward to an exciting season ahead. Full of song, dance and drama there's something for everyone!

Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Returns to Cinemas in the UK

Marking the 10th anniversary of Matthew Bourne’s gothic romance, Trafalgar Releasing is delighted to announce that a brand-new filmed recording of Sleeping Beauty is being released in cinemas across the UK on Wednesday 28th June and Sunday 2nd July 2023. International screenings will follow in the autumn.

Eddie Izzard, Tim Minchin, Lea Salonga, and More Will Present at the 2023 Olivier Awards

Ahead of the ceremony this Sunday (2 April), the Olivier Awards 2023 with Mastercard has announced its line-up of presenters for the event taking place at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham.

Go Live Theatre Projects Announces A Relaxed Performance of WICKED

As part of World Autism Acceptance Week, Go Live Theatre Projects (formerly Mousetrap Theatre Projects) has announced a Relaxed Performance of the well-loved musical, Wicked, at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Celebrate International Dance Day with BroadwayHD

International Dance Day, a global celebration of dance, is observed each year on April 29th. Celebrate all month long by streaming these dance-focused titles on BroadwayHD!

STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Featuring Bernadette Peters, Michael Ball & More to Release Live Album

The star-studded Sondheim's Old Friends concert will release a live album! 

TREASON THE MUSICAL Takes Autumn Tour to Edinburgh, Sheffield and London

This Autumn will see the highly anticipated British musical premiere its first full production in select theatres across the UK. Kicking off with a bang on 25 October at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Treason will continue to Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 31 October and finally explode into London's Alexandra Palace from 08 – 18 November.

New York City Center to Launch Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship

New York City Center has announced the Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship, launching as part of the upcoming 2023 – 2024 season.

Photos: Go Inside THE OLIVIER AWARDS 2023 WITH MASTERCARD NOMINEES' CELEBRATION

On Friday 17 March, the Olivier Awards 2023 with Mastercard hosted their Nominees’ Celebration, in partnership with Cunard at The Londoner hotel, the world's first super boutique hotel in the heart of London's theatre district. Notable nominees such as Rose Ayling-Ellis, Beverley Knight, Rob Madge, Rafe Spall and Giles Terera were in attendance, among many of the other nominated theatre makers. Check out the photos here!

Slow Burn Theater Presents Disney and Cameron Macintosh's MARY POPPINS

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts of a whole new generation of audiences as Slow Burn Theatre Company presents Disney and Cameron Macintosh's Mary Poppins in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, April 9.

Step In Time To Get Your Tickets For Disney And Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts of a whole new generation of audiences as Slow Burn Theatre Company presents Disney and Cameron Macintosh’s Mary Poppins in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, April 9.

Matthew Bourne FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Matthew Bourne has written 1 shows including Play Without Words (Creator).

Matthew Bourne has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He has been nominated for Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for The Red Shoes, Oliver!, Mary Poppins, Play Without Words, and My Fair Lady. Bourne has also been nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Edward Scissorhands and Mary Poppins. He received the Outstanding Choreography award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mary Poppins and Swan Lake, as well as the Outstanding Director of a Musical award for Mary Poppins and Swan Lake. Bourne won the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for Mary Poppins and Swan Lake, and also won the Best Direction of a Musical award for Swan Lake. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Achievement in Dance award at the Olivier Awards for The Car Man.

Matthew Bourne has won several awards throughout his career in theatre. He has won Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for The Red Shoes and Mary Poppins, as well as for Play Without Words and My Fair Lady. Bourne has also won Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for Play Without Words. In addition, he has won Outstanding Director of a Musical and Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mary Poppins and Swan Lake. Bourne has also won Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Swan Lake.

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