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The Red Shoes Revival

Run Time:
2 hours, including one intermission
Ages: 8+
Closing: January 19, 2020

The Red Shoes - 2019 West End History , Info & More

Sadler's Wells
Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TN, United Kingdom

A sell-out for its world premiere in 2016, Matthew Bourne's triumphant adaptation of the legendary film returns to London, having won two Olivier Awards and dazzled audiences across the UK and the USA.

The Red Shoes is a 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 battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.

Set to the achingly romantic music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, The Red Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies and played live by the New Adventures Orchestra, with cinematic designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis.

With Adam Cooper, returning to New Adventures after more than 20 years, and Ashley Shaw, and Dominic North, Liam Mower, Michela Meazza, Glenn Graham and Cordelia Braithwaite set to revive their acclaimed original roles, this intoxicating drama will dazzle your senses and break your heart.


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PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026


The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.

A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES to Open at Theatre Royal Bath This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026


Emma Rice Company's adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES will return this Christmas at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, following a sell-out run at the company's Frome home base.

WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026


Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.

PRIMARY TRUST To Close Crow’s Theatre Season With Toronto Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026


Crow's Theatre and the Grand Theatre co-produce Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, directed by Cherissa Richards and starring Durae McFarlane, at Toronto's Guloien Theatre.

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival Will Present THE RULE OF THIRDS by Marco De Simone
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026


In Scena! Italian Theater Festival will present THE RULE OF THIRDS, directed by Montgomery Sutton, at The Tank from April 22 to May 15. The play explores themes of war and civilian experiences.

92NY to Debut SUPERBLOOM by Jodi Melnick and Sara Mearns in March 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026


92NY will present the world premiere of SUPERBLOOM, a collaborative dance performance by Jodi Melnick and Sara Mearns, on March 27 and 28, 2026. The event will also be available for streaming.

Meow Meow Joins Ramin Karimloo in SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026


Sweeney Todd has found its Mrs. Lovett! Actress, dancer, and cabaret performer Meow Meow will star alongside Ramin Karimloo, who takes on the role of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL Set for February Run at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026


The Tank NYC and Twin Fruit Productions will present THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL, a comedic adventure about teens battling an evil conspiracy in their local mall, from February 26 to March 22.

THE RED SHOES Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
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.

Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025


The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!

Video: THE RED SHOES UK Tour Trailer
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!

Cast Set For New Adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025


The Emma Rice Company has announced the full cast for the world premiere Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.

Full Cast and Tour Dates Set for Matthew Bourne's THE RED SHOES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025


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.

Interview: Theatre Life with Joe Iconis And Charlie Rosen
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 18, 2025


The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical is a “gonzo” terrific new musical currently running at Signature Theatre through July 13th. Today’s subjects are two of the reasons the show is so successful.

Student Blog: It's Time to Keep Living
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - Jun 17, 2025


his is the show we have all been waiting for. Three whole years, and we conclude our course with one of the most incredible musicals. One of my dream shows. Pippin!

Donmar Warehouse Kicks Off Local Schools' Tour of FRANKENSTEIN ADJUSTS HIS RING LIGHT (AND THEN STARTS DANCING)
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025


The Donmar Warehouse has kicked off their annual schools' tour with the world premiere of Eve Leigh's Frankenstein Adjusts His Ring Light (And Then Starts Dancing).

Jacob's Pillow Reveals Opening Week of Doris Duke Theatre and Full Event Schedule for Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025


Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.

James Dreyfus and James Wilby Join World Premiere of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025


Full casting has been announced for the world première of Daisy Goodwin's By Royal Appointment directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Learn more about the show here!

Cast Set For New Production THE BEAUTIFUL FUTURE IS COMING at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025


Bristol Old Vic has announced the full casting for the new production of The Beautiful Future Is Coming, a bold new play set to begin in May. Learn more about the show here!

Long Beach Symphony Performs ELECTRIC AVENUE: MTV 80's Dance Party
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025


Get ready to relive the magic of the 1980s! Long Beach Symphony brings the ultimate throwback to the Long Beach Arena with Electric Avenue’s MTV 80’s Dance Party.

Full Cast Set for THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025


The full company has been revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi-million-selling novel in the UK. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Matthew Bourne's THE RED SHOES Adds Further UK Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025


New Adventures has announced further tour dates for Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of THE RED SHOES which returns for a 2025/26 tour for the first time since its 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Opens in Sydney This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025


Emma Rice's critically acclaimed production of Wuthering Heights has arrived in Sydney, playing an exclusive and limited season. Learn more about the show here!

The Tank Announces Casting For TOUCH Beginning In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025


The Tank has announced casting for the next Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two) and directed by Janice L. Goldberg (Liberty Talks!). 

Matthew Bourne's THE RED SHOES Will Return to Sadler's Wells as Part of a UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025


Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of THE RED SHOES will return for the annual Christmas season at Sadler's Wells as part of a 2025/26 tour.

The Red Shoes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Red Shoes and what's the order?
Swan Lake I Make the Rules The Audition Corp de Ballet When It Happens to You Top of the Sky Ballet Montage It's a Fairy Tale Be Somewhere The Rag Am I to Wish Her Love Do Svedanya Come Home When You Dance for a King The Ballet of the Red Shoes Impresario Miss Page Alone in the Light Who Knows Where It Goes The Story of the Red Shoes One and One Are Two It's Always Like This the First Time I'm Home I'll Never Know

The Red Shoes History

Other Productions of The Red Shoes

1993   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2017   US Tour
US Tour
2019   West End West End Revival
West End

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