Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes
Sadlers Wells
5/5 based on 4 reviews (read reviews)- Opens: Tuesday, 2 December 2025 -
Booking until: Sunday, 18 January 2026 - Running time: 120 minutes
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Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes description
THE DOUBLE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SMASH HIT RETURNS
A sell-out for its world premiere in 2016, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film returns to London, having won two Olivier Awards and dazzled audiences across the UK and the USA.
The Red Shoes is a tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.
Set to the achingly romantic music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, The Red Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies and played live by the New Adventures Orchestra, with cinematic designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis.
With Adam Cooper, returning to New Adventures after more than 20 years, and Ashley Shaw, and Dominic North, Liam Mower, Michela Meazza, Glenn Graham and Cordelia Braithwaite set to revive their acclaimed original roles, this intoxicating drama will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
Playing at Sadlers Wells
Age restrictions
No under 5’s. Some scenes may not be suitable for very young children.
Important information
Music: live orchestra
Special effects: smoke/haze, possible strobelighting (but only in blasts here and there, not rapid fire).