An interview with directorchoreographer matthew bourne. Swan lake is a masterpiece of classical ballet and should be experienced at least once in ones lifetime, preferably with a ballerina in full command of the technical and dramatic challenges of the central role and in a production that honours tchaikovskys truly epic score. Matthew bournes masculine swan lake was revolutionary when it premiered in 1995 and it still feels innovative while the new adventures. Thrilling, audacious and emotive, this swan lake is perhaps best known for replacing the female corpsdeballet with a. Matthew bournes swan lake italy, milano milan, italy. New adventures announces casting for the uk tour of matthew bournes new production of his legendary swan lake the show will tour for 32 weeks to 22 venues throughout the uk and begins at the. Matthew bournes swan lake rocks sadlers wells londonist.
It was first shown by pyotr tchaikovsky in 1875, although it is presented in many different versions, most ballet companies base the choreography and music of their stagings on the 1895 revival of marius petipa and lev ivanov. Matthew bourne blends dance, humor and spectacle with extravagant, awardwinning designs by lez brothers ton, to create a provocative and powerful swan lake for our times. Collecting over 30 international theatre awards including three tonys, swan lake has been acclaimed as a landmark achievement on the international stage. In 1995 matthew bourne recruited cooper to join adventures in motion. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Matthew bournes swan lake is entering its 15th year, but even now, details like the belligerently priapic tree spirit, terrorising the sylphs in the opera house ballet, can. The inspired vision of this piece combines powerful and expressive choreography with clean, stylish design and roaring humour, furthering the capabilities of modern dance performance. In 1995 matthew bournes swan lake made its cast famous.
I throughly recommend you see it for yourselves if. Worth the wait and made more enjoyable because of it. Bourne s rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men. First staged at sadlers wells in london in 1995, bournes acclaimed version of swan lake is famous for having the swans danced by men rather than women. Swan lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st century. Full casting announced for matthew bournes swan lake. Matthew bourne put men into tutus and turned swan lake into a tragic gay love affair.
Maybe a little complacency has crept into matthew bournes company and the dancing has become somewhat stale. Matthew bournes swan lake extends uk tour from september 2014. Tchaikovskys swan lake by kultur video by matthew bourne. It is bournes first ballet although this is a more recent version and it is easy to see why he has had such phenomenal success since then. You are hoping that natalie portman will make a stage appearance. First staged at sadlers wells in london in 1995, bourne s acclaimed version of swan lake is famous for having the swans danced by men rather than women.
Matthew bournes swan lake extends uk tour from september. Powerful and provocative, matthew bournes contemporary interpretation of tchaikovskys swan lake is an incredible spectacle not to be missed. Thrilling, audacious and emotive, this swan lake is perhaps best. But not matthew bournes much hyped reinvented swan lake. Matthew bournes swan lake matthew bournes swan lake at. Retaining the iconic elements of the original, matthew bourne and awardwinning designers lez brotherston set and costumes and paule constable lighting will create an exciting reimagining of the classic production. Il piu provocatorio, emozionante lago dei cigni a novembre a milano biglietti online. Matthew bournes swan lake, sydney concrete playground. Matthew bourne s powerful interpretation of tchaikovskys masterpiece is a passionate and contemporary swan lake for our times. Birmingham hippodrome the controversy over matthew bournes swan lake is long gone with lenfant terrible now well established as a modern classic. Matthew bournes swanlake costume revision teaching.
When it premiered at sadlers wells in 1995, matthew bournes triumphant modern reinterpretation of tchaikovskys swan lake turned. Mar 09, 2006 unlike most choreographers, matthew bourne really wants you to see his dancers sweat. Buy matthew bournes swan lake tickets from the official site. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p by faces of classical music 14. Swan lake romeo and juliet the car man coming soon nutcracker. Royal ballet rising star, matthew ball, will be joining new adventures for the entire london season of matthew bournes swan lake at sadlers wells in the role of the swan. Its barefooted featherknickered male swans send tchaikovskys always thrilling musical fairy tale soaring to new heights of visual pleasure. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p youtube matthew bournes swan lake interview duration. Returns to new york city center for four weeks only. Has it really been twelve years since matthew bourne captivated broadway audiences with his unique and thrilling version of that alltime favorite story ballet, tchaikovskys swan lake.
Liz koops, chief executive for broadway entertainment group, matthew bournes swan lake is the jewel in his crown of unique and thoroughly entertaining nights in the theatre. Ncm fathom and more2screen proudly present matthew bournes triumphant reinterpretation of one of ballets classic and most beloved stories, swan lake. Matthew bournes swan lake sadlers wells londondance. Sam smith matthew bournes swan lake rocks sadlers wells this is a swan lake for both those who know the work inside out, and those who have never seen it before. Full casting announced for matthew bournes swan lake new. The ballet world had its feathers ruffled when matthew bourne sent his flock of male swans into the world in 1995. It isnt like any swan lake youve seen before but the original themes are all there, the light and dark in us all, the longing for love and the danger apparent in both. Swan lake 2018 full movie download full hd youtube. Swan lake by matthew bourne by jemma reeves on prezi.
Dec, 20 sam smith matthew bournes swan lake rocks sadlers wells this is a swan lake for both those who know the work inside out, and those who have never seen it before. It was the longestrunning ballet in londons west end and on. Retaining the iconic elements of the original production loved by millions around the world. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Jan 05, 2010 matthew bourne s swan lake is entering its 15th year, but even now, details like the belligerently priapic tree spirit, terrorising the sylphs in the opera house ballet, can make me laugh as if. At the end of billy elliot, the main character all grown up steps on stage. Matthew bournes swan lake new adventures 4 dec 27 jan read more.
Hes about to dance the lead role in matthew bournes swan lake, the nowworldrenowned retelling of perhaps the most popular ballet ever, where all the traditionally delicate, graceful, tutued female swans are replaced by men we dont get to see any more in the film, but to those who felt cheated of. As his swan lake returns to local stages, he reflects on the making of a modern. Oct 03, 2014 the ballet world had its feathers ruffled when matthew bourne sent his flock of male swans into the world in 1995. Matthew bournes swan lake is a contemporary ballet based on the russian romantic work swan lake, from which it takes the music by tchaikovsky and the broad outline of the plot.
Matthew bournes gender bending swan lake ballet at sadlers. Matthew will be making his debut with new adventures and will dance four performances each week during the eightweek season at sadlers wells. Adam cooper born 22 july 1971 is an english actor, choreographer, dancer and theatre. Mar 20, 2012 matthew bournes swan lake in 3d synopsis. New adventures announces casting for the uk tour of matthew bourne s new production of his legendary swan lake the show will tour for 32 weeks to 22 venues throughout the uk and begins at the. Matthew bourne brings swan lake gender swap to kennedy. It was seven years to the day since i had last seen matthew bournes iconic production of swan lake performed as the christmas season at sadlers wells. Lots of people came to the american premiere of matthew bournes swan lake at the ahmanson theatre on friday expecting the barechested male swans and satiric view of modern british royalty that have made the production a sensation since its london premiere in 1995. Aside from increasing ones sense of times too speedy passing, the return of this enchanting dance theater work is. He reinvented carmen, recreated dorian gray as a dance and made edward scissorhands for the stage. Unlike most choreographers, matthew bourne really wants you to see his dancers sweat. Hes about to dance the lead role in matthew bourne s swan lake, the nowworldrenowned retelling of perhaps the most popular ballet ever, where all the traditionally delicate, graceful, tutued female swans are replaced by men. Bournes rendering is best known for having the traditionally female parts of the swans danced by men it was the longestrunning ballet in londons west end and on broadway.
Featuring a menacing male swan ensemble, bourne has reimagined. Stars of matthew bournes swan lake talk about the revival. A unique reinvention of a classic work, matthew bournes swan lake creates a glorious unison between contemporary dance and classical ballet. Matthew bournes swan lake by jessica vincent on prezi. This christmas, swan lake returns to sadlers wells the theatre that first launched this international hit. Judith mackrell talks to its past and present stars. Dec 14, 2015 powerful and provocative, matthew bourne s contemporary interpretation of tchaikovskys swan lake is an incredible spectacle not to be missed. The beautiful finale to the 2019 olivier awards ceremony, with a performance from matthew bourne s internationally acclaimed new adventures production of swan lake. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. Thrills and frivolities in matthew bournes swan lake by.
Regularly revived around the world since it was first performed in 1995, it is contemporary dance theatres equivalent of the sydney harbour bridge, both in terms of its monolithic presence in. Matthew bourne s swan lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st century. Bournes highland fling and 10th anniversary production of swan lake have also reached new audiences through. Liz koops, chief executive for broadway entertainment group, matthew bourne s swan lake is the jewel in his crown of unique and thoroughly entertaining nights in the theatre. Choreographer matthew bourne on tchaikovskys swan lake. Since 1876, tchaikovskys iconic ballet swan lake has spread its wings to take on many forms, the unique of which was the 1995 production by matthew bourne. Now firmly crowned a modern classic, bournes iconic production is bestknown for replacing the matthew bournes swan lake documentary on vimeo. His version of swan lake, now on its 10thanniversary. Matthew bournes company is back at sadlers wells this month, with its award winning production of swan lake. Oct, 2006 revision sheet for bourne s swan lake cygnets section. But not matthew bourne s much hyped reinvented swan lake. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p youtube matthew bourne s swan lake interview duration.
An expected box office sellout for the theatre that housed the premiere in 1995, and an exciting opportunity for dance lovers to see again the show that once took london by storm. How did he get the idea to replace the female lead as a male swan. It is bourne s first ballet although this is a more recent version and it is easy to see why he has had such phenomenal success since then. All too often a muchhyped show turns out to have feet of clay. Matthew bournes swan lake which is now a modern classic is also one of the longest running ballets and on the 18th of october 2014, melbourne plays host to this powerful remake that successfully combines dance with theatre and of course ballet with a touch of comedy.
A closer look at the effects of matthew bournes swan lake khayla j. Dec 07, 2004 in 1995 matthew bourne s swan lake made its cast famous. His performance in the billy elliot film and in the swan lake bourne dvd. Regularly revived around the world since it was first performed in 1995, it is contemporary dance theatres equivalent of the sydney harbour bridge, both in terms of its monolithic. Jun 08, 2018 new adventures is delighted to announce casting for the uk tour of matthew bournes new production of his legendary swan lake the show will tour for 32 weeks to 22 venues throughout the uk and begins at the theatre royal plymouth on saturday 22 september 2018, ahead of an eightweek christmas season at sadlers wells from tuesday 4 december to sunday 27 january 2019. All the pictures from the beautiful, stunning allmale production of matthew bourne s version of tchaikovskys swan lake, from sadlers wells theatre. His version of swan lake, now on its 10thanniversary tour and playing as a bonus production at the ahmanson. Matthew bournes swan lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st century. Matthew bourne s swan lake is a contemporary ballet based on the russian romantic work swan lake, from which it takes the music by tchaikovsky and the broad outline of the plot.
Matthew bourne choreographs this performance of tchaikovskys ballet, filmed live in london. Matthew bournes swanlake costume revision teaching resources. The choreography is powerful and theatrical, but as clever, witty and original as it was, the ending in paris left me indifferent. Swan lake matthew bournes revolutionary production youtube. Shows full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes wall of fame venues sign up to our mailing list.
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