Matthew Bourne
Three iconic productions. One unmissable season.
Experience the power, passion and unmistakable storytelling of Matthew Bourne, the visionary creator and choreographer behind some of the world’s most celebrated dance‑theatre. This season, three of his most acclaimed New Adventures productions take to our stage, each a world‑class spectacle filled with emotion, drama and artistry.
Matthew Bourne’s
The Red Shoes
10 – 14 March 2026 | Mayflower Theatre
The double Olivier Award-winning smash hit returns.
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes is an intoxicating tale of a dancer’s obsession, as Victoria Page’s dream and the men who inspire her passion collide in dazzling, heart-breaking drama set to Bernard Herrmann’s music.
Matthew Bourne’s
The Car Man
16 – 19 September 2026 | Mayflower Theatre
FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS…
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is a dance thriller set in a 1950s American Mid-West garage-diner, where a handsome stranger sparks heat, desire and a spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge. The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.
Matthew Bourne’s
Cinderella
9 – 13 March 2027 | Mayflower Theatre
London 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds…
New Adventures’ 30th Anniversary Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling, evocative war-time romance in Blitz‑era London, with glorious Olivier Award‑winning designs and vivid storytelling in a timeless fable, with music by Prokofiev.
Dance Season
Experience a dynamic season of dance ranging from iconic classics to bold contemporary storytelling. Bringing together world‑renowned companies, standout new productions and inspiring local talent to offer a rich mix of drama, beauty and innovation across our stages.