An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, THE RED SHOES will dazzle your senses and break your heart at Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, THE RED SHOES has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
Sign up to hear more about THE RED SHOES theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!
Read More below for show synopsis, cast & creative, age guidance and more…
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Tickets not currently available.
Age: Recommended for ages 7+.
Content: This production contains themes of suicide and death.
2hrs (incl. interval, subject to change)
Matthew Bourne (Choreographer), Terry Davies (Score Orchestra), Bernard Herrmann (Composer), Lez Brotherston (Set & Costumes), Paule Constable (Lighting) and Paul Groothuis (Sound).
