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Production photos have been released for Manor, a timely new play by Moira Buffini (The Dig, Harlots), that opened in the Lyttelton for previews on 16 November and is running until 1 January.

BroadwayHD has unveiled a lineup of star-studded titles with classic movie musicals, concerts and spectacular theater performances. Kicking off the month on November 1st is the 1976 musical romantic drama film, A Star is Born, featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.

The beautifully presented boxset showcases the very best of New Adventures' award-winning dance performances and celebrates 30 years of choreographer Matthew Bourne's thrilling and evocative reinterpretations of classic, much-loved tales.

The Choreographer enters the studio. He flicks on the lights, sits down next to a piano, and begins preparing his new ballet. Simple steps turn into choreography, and he begins imagining what this new ballet could become.

In this darkly comic play, a violent storm is brewing and Diana, played by Nancy Carroll (The Crown) is struggling to keep the roof on her rundown manor house. As the storm sweeps the coast, an explosive mix of people unexpectedly arrive in search of shelter including Ted Farrier, played by Shaun Evans (Vigil), a charismatic leader of a far-right organisation. Stranded together, this group of strangers must survive the weather - and each other. 

New Adventures is delighted to announce the World Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell, which will visit Theatre Royal Brighton from Tue 14 – Sat 18 September, as part of a UK tour to 13 venues this year.

Extra tickets go on sale to the public from Monday 19 July. Tickets for The Normal Heart, East is East, Manor and Hex on sale to the public from Friday 30 July. Learn more about all of the upcoming productions here!

This autumn Scottish Ballet plans a return to stage and screen with Gene Kelly's ballet Pas de Dieux, given a new twist for its UK premiere.

Sadler's Wells has announced a further three productions for autumn 2021, including a new production from Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, an off-site presentation from Charlotte Spencer in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and a triple bill from Birmingham Royal Ballet featuring Carlos Acosta and Alessandra Ferri.

BroadwayHD today announced they will be bringing four contemporary and thrilling productions by award-winning dance-theatre company New Adventures and acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne exclusively to their platform.

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the company’s 2021-2022 season, which opens with a mixed repertoire featuring Lila York’s Celts celebrating movement and music, continues with Michael Pink’s mesmerizing Dracula, and concludes with Septime Webre’s return of The Wizard of Oz.

The World Premiere of Matthew Bourne's THE MIDNIGHT BELL will oepn at Cheltenham Everyman on 9 September 2021, as part of a UK tour to 13 venues.

Today (March 26) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with John Lloyd Young on Clubhouse, a Ragtime reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Today (March 19) in live streaming: a Little House on the Prarie reunion on Stars in the House, Jackie Hoffman visits Backstage Live, and more!

Matthew Bourne’s production of “The Red Shoes” premieres Friday, March 19 at 8 pm and streams Saturday, March 20 at 5 and 8 pm; and Sunday, March 21 at 1 and 5 pm (all times Pacific). The Red Shoes” is a tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

Matthew Bourne’s “Romeo and Juliet” is premiering Thursday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. and streaming Friday, February 19 at 5 and 8 pm; Saturday, February 20 at 2, 5 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 21 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. (all times Pacific).

Center Theatre Group is extending its series of beautifully captured New Adventures productions on the Digital Stage with Matthew Bourne’s production of “The Red Shoes.” Streamed five times only, the schedule will be Friday, March 19 at 8 pm; Saturday, March 20 at 5 and 8 pm; and Sunday, March 21 at 1 and 5 pm (all times Pacific).

“Love’s Labour’s Lost” premieres Thursday, January 14 at 2 p.m. Pacific and is available on demand through April 14, 2021. Four young men swear off women to devote themselves to learning—only to fall for four attractive newcomers. Shakespeare’s language reaches its most virtuosic heights in a vivacious comedy that will dazzle and delight.

Center Theatre Group Digital Stage has announced their schedule for this week, December 7-13. Premieres include “August: Osage County”, “Romeo and Juliet”, and Matthew Bourne’s “The Car Man”.

As part of the Royal Albert Hall's 150th Anniversary celebrations New Adventures and the Royal Albert Hall are delighted to announce that Matthew Bourne's multi-award winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN will play 14 performances only at the iconic venue from Thursday 17 – Sunday 27 June 2021.