http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-2259-matthew-bourne/topic-rss.do Matthew Bourne RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23737510-hotel-folies-is-the-inn-place-to-be.do Hotel Folies is an intriguing if slightly ramshackly 1940s-style “dance revue” from upcoming director/choreographer Christopher Marney. 2009-08-26T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23734179-will-alice-be-weird-in-wonderland.do The world's hottest choreographer, Christopher Wheeldon, is to make a full-length ballet for Covent Garden out of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland 2009-08-19T09:22:34Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23726078-shall-we-dance-misses-a-trick.do With tighter direction and better orchestration, Shall We Dance would top the summer slot. As it is, you’d never know the zing of Rodgers. 2009-07-29T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/fashion/article-23724840-fashions-love-affair-with-dance.do At Sadler's Wells the outifts worn by the arty audience exude the essence of the modern dance they're coming to see: sexy, quirky and bold - whether it's an eBay bargain or all Vivienne Westwood 2009-07-28T07:54:38Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23716468-adam-cooper-is-the-dancing-king.do With 24 dancers, big production numbers and bigger frocks, Adam Cooper has created and stars in his most ambitious show yet. 2009-07-06T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23703047-roberto-devereux-is-a-rare-treat.do London's premier summer opera festival has begun and Opera Holland Park has lined up as enticing a programme as ever, starting with Roberto Devereux. 2009-06-02T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23691583-theatre-billy-elliot-hotfoots-to-the-rescue-of-carousel.do One of the country’s best-known dancers came to the rescue of a West End musical when three performers dropped out hours before the curtain went up 2009-05-14T08:13:27Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23620173-im-reviewing-this-as-a-smash-hit-situation.do 2009-01-15T09:11:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23620143-oliver-needs-more-of-a-twist.do What kept the first-nighters teetering on the verge of delighted hysteria throughout the almost £5 million extravaganza that is Oliver!?. 2009-01-15T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23601904-pixie-geldof-is-used-to-scissorhands.do Pixie Geldof was backstage at Matthew Bourne's ballet production of Edward Scissorhands and seemed at home. 2008-12-15T13:08:52Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23599589-edward-scissorhands-doesnt-make-the-cut.do Matthew Bourne's dance version of Tim Burton's fantasy classic Edward Scissorhands is an amiable show, with great sets and larky moves. 2008-12-10T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23597091-best-christmas-shows-in-london.do Clive Rowe squeezes into the dame's dress at Hackney Empire, Elton John returns to the O2 and Angelika Kirchschlager hits the high notes in Hansel and Gretel. 2008-12-04T11:30:17Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23595604-sadlers-wells-is-taking-scissors-to-its-prices.do Sadler's Wells is sparking a theatre price war by slashing its Christmas show prices by 15 per cent 2008-12-02T10:08:15Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23581846-bausch-lights-the-candles-for-sadlers-wells.do Sadler's Wells has put on a gala for its 10th birthday, and the one-off result was an impressive reminder of all it has achieved. 2008-11-04T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23552258-wilde-isnt-just-boys-in-y-fronts.do Matthew Bourne has done more than anyone to demystify ballet for a new audience. But Dorian Gray proves he's clearly not a text boy. 2008-09-07T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23550965-dorian-gray-is-wildly-off-the-mark.do You leave Mathew Bourne's Dorian Gray thinking that he is too besotted with beauty to reveal it meaning, says Sarah Frater. 2008-09-03T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23519462-juliet-finally-follows-her-father-into-shakespeare.do The daughter of actor Mark Rylance is following in his footsteps with her own theatre company presenting Shakespeare 2008-07-23T08:32:26Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23514193-soprano-garrett-has-a-turn-on-the-carousel.do Opera singer Lesley Garrett is to star in a new West End production of the musical Carousel 2008-07-09T08:41:48Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23476675-mathew-bourne-to-stage-oscar-wilde-show.do Choreographer Matthew Bourne will return this summer with his take on Oscar Wilde's dark story, The Picture of Dorian Grey. 2008-04-10T12:11:05Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23428600-this-nutcracker-is-the-icing-on-the-christmas-cake.do Matthew Bourne's tongue-in-cheek take on Tchaikovsky classic The Nutcracker still works its festive magic and is a genuine treat. 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23423508-londons-winter-wonderland.do Whether you're seeking carols at Southwark Cathedral or the best bars to warm up in, here's where to celebrate the season of cold feet and good cheer. 2007-11-28T15:34:43Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/article-23422770-break-into-the-cage.do The most flamboyant clubbers are flocking to glitzy new West End venue Electric Birdcage. 2007-11-23T15:28:44Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23420758-great-christmas-shows.do From Cinderella to Jack and the Beanstalk and Nutcracker!, all the great Christmas shows are on in London. 2007-11-13T10:33:07Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23403979-lust-and-loathing-in-small-town-usa.do Even fans of Matthew Bourne will wince at The Car Man whose character clichés and emotional histrionics leave the audience numb, says Sarah Frater. 2007-07-11T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23400571-swan-lake-spectacular-is-the-big-bang-of-ballet.do Popular ballet Swan Lake is a super-sized pageant and parade, with jugglers, tumblers and row upon row of swans. 2007-06-13T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23396518-britons-up-for-theatre-awards.do British artists achieved success across the board in the nominations for the 61st annual Tony awards. British playwright Tom Stoppard received 10 nominations, including Best Play. 2007-05-16T08:14:58Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23378710-fur-lined-festive-frolicking.do The Nutcracker is the only seasonal offering for dance fans but thankfully there are two other shows, The Wind in the Willows and Swan Lake, that both make great Christmas ballets. 2006-12-18T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23378378-where-to-find-the-festivities.do London is set for a £120m boom as tourists flock here for Christmas. Here's where you can find the city's top Yuletide events, says Jack Lefley. 2006-12-15T11:02:43Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23377395-pick-of-the-christmas-shows.do From posh pantos to old favourites, London's theatres are gearing up for Christmas. Fiona Mountford reveals the best of the festive shows. 2006-12-08T12:44:39Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23374785-broadway-triumph-for-poppins.do Mary Poppins has soared her way to a triumphant Broadway opening. Sir Cameron Mackintosh's £9 million musical brought the house down in front of a sell-out audience. 2006-11-17T14:03:42Z