Matthew Bourne and Scott Ambler Tour LORD OF THE FLIES, Beg. Today

New Adventures and Re:Bourne have announced a national tour of a thrilling new production of LORD OF THE FLIES, choreographed by Olivier nominaTEd Scott Ambler, adapted and directed by Matthew Bourne and Scott Ambler, based on the classic novel by William Golding. LORD OF THE FLIES will open at the Lowry Theatre, Salford today, 2 April 2014.

The action is transferred from deserted island to deserted theatre. A group of schoolboys find themselves abandoned. With no adults around they start to make their own rules and create their own civilisation, before order breaks down and the story builds to an electrifying climax.

With a cast of New Adventures dancers and remarkable young talent, chosen from each region, Golding's legendary characters Ralph, Piggy, Jack and the boys will be brought to life with raw energy and emotional intensity.

Devised and directed by Olivier and Tony award winner Matthew Bourne, choreographed by Olivier nominaTEd Scott Ambler and featuring set and costume design by Olivier Award-winner Lez Brotherston , music by Terry Davies, lighting design by Chris Davey and sound design by Paul Groothuis.

This production is supported by Arts Council England, the Arts Council of Wales in addition to other major trusts and donors. Originally commissioned by Glasgow Theatres, part of Ambassador Theatre Group.

ABOUT RE: BOURNE

Re:Bourne is the charitable arm of Matthew Bourne's New Adventures. Founded in 2008 the charity delivers projects, training, courses and productions to find, develop and inspire the next generation of dance-theatre professionals. Since its inception the charity has delivered over 800 workshops, 50 projects and worked with over 15,000 young people and emerging artists in the UK and overseas.

The last two years have seen major growth for the charity, securing over £1,300,000 from funders, a rapid increase in turnover and launching more projects and strategic relationships in the UK and overseas.

ABOUT NEW ADVENTURES

NEW ADVENTURES is the UK's most in-demand contemporary Dance/Theatre touring company. Under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director, Matthew Bourne, it has, over the last 25 years, changed the landscape of British dance with an award-winning repertory of works that have brought unprecedented new audiences to theatres throughout the UK and internationally.

Matthew Bourne and his team of world-class collaborators have consistently produced some of the most successful dance productions ever staged. Since its formation in 2002, NEW ADVENTURES has created an enviable repertory of acclaimed new works (Play Without Words, Edward Scissorhands, Dorian Gray, Lord Of The Flies and Sleeping Beauty) as well as new productions of popular favourites from Matthew Bourne's former company, Adventures In Motion Pictures (Nutcracker!, Swan Lake, Highland Fling, The Car Man and Cinderella).

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LORD OF THE FLIES 2014 TOUR

2 - 5 APRIL - SALFORD, LOWRY THEATRE

30 APRIL - 3 MAY - PLYMOUTH THEATRE ROYAL

14 - 17 MAY - BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
28 - 31 MAY - INVERNESS EDEN COURT

11 - 14 JUNE - GLASGOW THEATRE ROYAL

27 - 30 AUGUST - ABERDEEN HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE

10 - 13 SEPTEMBER - LIVERPOOL EMPIRE

24 - 27 SEPTEMBER - CANTERBURY MARLOWE THEATRE

8 - 11 OCTOBER - SADLER'S WELLS

22 - 25 OCTOBER - WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE, CARDIFF

5 - 8 NOVEMBER - Newcastle Theatre ROYAL

19 - 22 NOVEMBER - NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL

3 - 6 DECEMBER - BRADFORD ALHAMBRA

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