The motion picture with designs and costumes by maurice sendak, bejarts nutcracker and mark morris the hard nut. This costume is a clever reference to the original dance in the original nutcracker the spanish dance. They are often the only survival of a production, representing a living imaginary picture of the scene. Some of the wigs featured in matthew bournes cinderella. Matthew bourne, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire. With cinderella matthew was keen from the outset not to do a fairytale version, but to do a version set in the second world war, and so that was the starting point for everything. A large cast fill the stage with vivacity and endless enthusiasm, and not a moment of this production ever feels dull or tired matthew bourne s nutcracker may be twenty years old, and ten years past its last major revision, but it still manages to feel as fresh as ever. With familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. The sweetest of all matthew bourne s treats returns to the lowry for one week only.
We began by finding locations for the story to be setin. The drosss come to investigate the disturbance, but the children rebel and with the aid of the nutcracker they overcome and restrain them. Read our interview with olivier awardwinning set and costume designer, lez brotherston. Never one for a traditional interpretation, bourne uses the. The sweetest of all matthew bournes christmas treats returns to london for a. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. The dancers are top notch professionals and keep you captivated all the way through. Jul 20, 2016 gcse dance aqa professional work nutcracker. Here are a few fun facts about the new york city ballets nutcracker performance from behind the scenes, costume and design and onstage performance. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering wonderland to the spectacular candy folk of sweetieland.
Matthew bournes nutcracker characters flashcards quizlet. Twenty years on, matthew bournes dickensian take on tchaikovsky is as joyous as ever, though the ballets structural flaws remain, writes. Recommended for families looking for a christmas delight can do no better than matthew bourne s nutcracker. The nutcracker breaks open the wall of the orphanage to show clara a better world outside.
Sugar opens the cupboard, then runs off as a lifesize nutcracker steps out. Sadlers wells, london ec1, until 20 jan, then touring bournes nutcracker revival is a ravishing visual treat the classic nutcracker, so english national ballet says, is about right for children of four and up. Bournes notable works included swan lake, play without words, my fair lady, the red shoes. Matthew bourne camps up the classic ballet with his trademark wit and theatrical flair. Matthew bournes nutcracker by ethan worsell on prezi. Gcse dance learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Full production, set and costume rentals from the sarasota. Matthew bournes latest masterpiece, which began its run in 2016 to much acclaim, is the red shoes.
It is fun, colorful, imaginative, and downright clever. The nutcracker is a twoact ballet by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Queen candy matthew bourne s nutcracker is now considered to be a classic and is celebrating its 23rd anniversary the gobstoppers and prince bon bon the marshmallows become. Matthew is in charge of choosing the project that he wants to do. The sweets of the nutcracker the australian ballet. Matthew bourne s contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. He is the creator of the worlds longest running ballet production, a five time olivier award winner, and the only british director to have won the tony award for both best choreographer and best director of a musical.
The sweetest of all matthew bourne s christmas treats returns to london for a limited season at sadlers wells theatre. Matthew bourne, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. Matthew bourne does it every time for us, his wonderful shows we have seen at the theatre and now on. Structure and staging 2 acts with 9 episodes proscenium. Oct, 2006 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. The composer had created two important ballet scores the sleeping beauty 1890 and the nutcracker 1892 and plans to bring swan lake to the mariinsky had existed for a while. Matthew harts john ringlings circus nutcracker designs by peter docherty sir frederick ashtons les rendezvous designs by peter chappell george balanchines who cares. Bournes notable works included swan lake, play without words, my fair lady, the red shoes, and mary poppins. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc news.
Matthew bourne used the original score by tchaikovsky he says that it is the music that draws him to make the works he. For over 30 years he has been creating and directing dance for musicals, theatre, film as well as his own highly successful, awardwinning companies. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. For rental information or inquiries, please contact bill atkins, technical director, at. Its continuing success is a continuing inspiration, and im sure i wont be the only one flocking back to the theatre for another. Swan lake got its second wind in 1893, the year tchaikovsky died. The longawaited return of new adventures nutcracker. Stage activity resources starter introduction to dance terminology resource 1 main 1 fingerprints of matthew bourne s style use the fingerprints given from mark scheme and then break these down further. First presented in the uk in 1997, matthew bourne s production of cinderella has been revised and designed since, and is now playing at sadlers wells for the christmas season before touring nationally in spring and summer 2018. From bourne s londonbased dancetheater company, new adventures, updated contemporarydance version of the ballet classic.
The costume supports the growing up theme in nutcracker. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the most singular interpretation of tchaikovskys masterpiece, back in 2020 to delight a new generation of theatre and dance fans. Lez brotherston is one of the uks most dynamic and innovative designers, working extensively in dance, theatre, opera, musicals and film. Following the dazzling adaptation of the red shoes in 2017, matthew bournes new adventures returns with one of its most popular and beloved productions, cinderellaa thrilling twist on the classic fairy tale. Matthew bournes nutcracker at new victoria theatre. The swan, the dancer and the costume matthew bourne and his adventures in dance by matthew bourne i absolutely love his dance productions. First presented in the uk in 1997, matthew bournes production of cinderella has been revised and designed since, and is now playing at sadlers wells for the christmas season before touring nationally in spring and summer 2018. Matthew bourne s new adventures present the nutcracker uk and ireland tour opening at the theatre royal plymouth in november 2020 and will play a christmas season at sadlers wells. Interview with lez brotherston, costume designer victoria. Please note you need to be sure whether you are looking for the characters in the. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. My very first fulllength production dates from 1992 and remains the most singular interpretation of tchaikovsky s masterpiece, back in 2020 to delight a new generation of theatre and dance fans. Worksheets on the key facts, set design, lighting, accompaniment and costume as well as some practice exam style questions. The food theme is still celebrated too, perhaps most memorably in matthew bourne s subversive nutcracker.
Dec, 20 bournes swan lake is witty, menacing, lyrical and wild. Its fantastical second act a confetti of divertissements is a homage in dance to the 19th centurys most precious foodstuffs. Tchaikovskys glorious score and anthony wards delectable sets and costumes combine with bourne s dazzling choreography to create a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the classic. The costumes are fantastic in the true sense of the word. Matthew bourne obe best recognised for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire. Widely referred to as the uks most popular and successful directorchoreographer. We are delighted to announce that matthew bourne s nutcracker. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. However, the flared skirt and bunches suggest that she is. Matthew bournes swanlake costume revision teaching. Bestknown for his work with matthew bourne and the dance company adventures in motion pictures, for which he designed the awardwinning swan lake, lez. Use action, space, dynamics and relationships in your answer.
Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland, influenced by the lavish hollywood musicals of the 1930s. Matthew bourne is widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographer director. Clara, nutcracker, mouseking, sugar plum fairy, dr drossemier. Matthew bournes nutcracker, sadlers wells, london the.
Matthew bourne s nutcracker is a very avante garde version of the traditional nutcracker. Describe a motif or short phrase performed by a group of dancers. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Bourne was known as an autograph hunter when he was 14 to 16 years old.
Jul 24, 2019 the nutcracker is the christmas ballet that everyone knows and loves. Name two features of the dance style in this piece. If you appreciate dance, try this fresh approach on an old favorite. Sadlers wells, london ec1, until 20 jan, then touring bourne s nutcracker revival is a ravishing visual treat. Sep, 2011 the main characters in the nutcracker are. Expect a sprinkling of delicious new surprises in this reinvented production for.
This is certainly the case for hoffmans original story. Cinderella tuesday, january 15, 2019 sunday, january 20, 2019. First performance adventures in motion pictures 24 dancers 1992 nutcracker. Matthew bourne used the original score by tchaikovsky he says that it is the music that draws him to make the works he does. Mar 3, 2019 this pin was discovered by katarina honeycutt. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. The classic nutcracker, so english national ballet says, is about right.
The costumes in act two are in complete contrast with the first, using. He would wait in front of the top london hotels and outside the stage doors of west end opening nights to collect the autographs from the famous ones. New adventures 202021 tour dates for matthew bournes. Returning after nine years this nutcracker for all seasons features familysized helpings of bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. The choreographer says he has built his career in ballet by. Renaissance and baroque the origins of ballet lie in the court spectacles of the renaissance.
Reimagined for the 21 st century reworked, refreshed and remarkably vibrant the times. The morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life. Matthew bourne choreographer of the month the list. Who did the lighting for matthew bournes nutcracker answers. New adventures is delighted to announce the 2020 and 2021 tour dates for matthew bourne s nutcracker the tour opens at theatre royal plymouth on.
Behind the scenes production a total of 57 people works backstage to coordinate the scenery, lighting and costumes. Information on the lighting, set design, costumes and a motif for the nutcracker dance. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Matthew bourne s swan lake with richard winsor as the swan. From the ages of 14 to 16 he was an avid autograph hunter, attending most west end opening nights and waiting outside stage doors and top london hotels. The sweetest of all matthew bournes treats returns for the first time in nine years. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Matthew bournes nutcracker is anything but what i had expected from the ballet. Ballet costume history ballet costumes constitute an essential part of stage design and can be considered as a visual record of a performance. He then comes to me with the title, and an overview of the piece, and we will talk about it. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi.
The choreography for the second act is as extravagant as the costumes, and the characters are irresistable from the flamencodancing liquorice allsorts and the seedy, hedonistic knickerbocker glory, to the pink froufrou skirted. Matthew bournes nutcracker ballet images, human oddities. Sir matthew bourne obe is widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographer and director. Matthew bournes nutcracker milton keynes theatre atg. The nutcracker was choreographed by lev ivanov in 1892 for the imperial russian ballet, with a score by tchaikovsky. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Who are the main characters in the nutcracker answers.
With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. 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. This, together with the heeled shoes, shows her moving away from childhood and into adolescence. The original production was staged by marius petipa on 18 december 1892, premiering on a doublebill with a now semiforgotten tchaikovsky opera, iolanta. Tchaikovskys adaptation of the story the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. Dec 01, 2002 given that the nutcracker is often the first, sometimes only, dance work many people see, a single production can have a lot riding on it. Matthew bournes swanlake costume revision tes resources.
Matthew bournes nutcracker liverpool empire atg tickets. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Created in 1992, before swan lake made his name internationally, bourne s nutcracker is a frothy confection, bouncing. It also supports the music at this point which has a spanish mood with castanets playing. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a. Clara dreams about a world a million miles away from her home at the orphanage.
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