Matthew Bourne News

This Christmas, DesignScene and Secret Theatre will present The Nutcracker Noir – a brand-new immersive dining experience and modern reimagining of the classic Christmas tale that promises to be the festive dining show of the season. 

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.

The 30th anniversary edition of Fire Island Dance Festival dazzled with world premieres and celebrated works - all part of a record-breaking weekend of artistry and impact.

Milton Keynes Theatre has confirmed a packed Autumn 2025 season, following a year already marked by iconic musicals, hit plays, and top-tier comedy. The upcoming lineup features a diverse mix of theatre, dance, music, and family programming, continuing through the end of the year and into 2026.

What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Birmingham Hippodrome?

Sadler's Wells has announced the appointment of Aakash Odedra as a Sadler's Wells Associate Artist. Odedra is an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer.

New Adventures has announced the full cast and tour dates for Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of THE RED SHOES as it returns for a 2025/26 tour.

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends concluded its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch a video of the final performance of 'Side By Side,' followed by speeches from Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.

Lyn Paul will join the UK and Ireland tour of MARY POPPINS, as Bird Woman from Tuesday 18 November 2025.  Lyn joins the company in Milton Keynes Theatre.

Broadway says goodbye to five productions. Glengarry Glen Ross takes its final bow at the Palace Theatre following 23 previews and 104 regular performances; The Picture of Dorian Gray plays its final performance at the Music Box Theatre after 15 previews and 98 regular performances; and more.

A poignant world premiere, a full-circle performance from the festival’s first year and celebrated works from acclaimed contemporary companies are among the newly announced additions to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup.

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends is now in its final two weeks on Broadway. Learn more about the production starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures has announced the return of Doorstep Duets, bringing free world-class dance performances to communities across the South-East of England this summer.

This sultry production from Matthew Bourne unfolds not as a single sweeping story, but as a mosaic of interwoven vignettes, each one a glimpse into the lives of the lonely, the hopeful and the heartbroken.

Fire Island Dance Festival will return this summer to its stunning waterfront stage with two groundbreaking, reimagined takes on world-class works; a vibrant fusion of voguing, ballroom and contemporary dance; and two bold world premieres. 

Production images have been released for Matthew Bourne’s award-winning THE MIDNIGHT BELL, which opened at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on Thursday 15 May, ahead of a 17-week countrywide tour including performances at Sadler’s Wells from Tuesday 10 until Saturday 21 June 2025.

The cast of the West End production of Oliver! recently took the stage during a semi-finals episode of the popular UK series Britain's Got Talent. The performance opened with the company singing Consider Yourself before being joined by Simon Lipkin as Fagin for a rendition of You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two. Watch it now!

Broadway icon Bernadette Peters, currently on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss the production, currently playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch the interview!

As part of The Kelly Clarkson Show's Broadway-themed episode, Broadway icon Bernadette Peters stopped by the show to discuss starring in the musical revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and shared her favorite Sondheim song. Watch the interview!

Manhattan Theatre Club will present a final two-week extension for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga. Learn more!