Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes breaks

MATTHEW BOURNE’S production of THE RED SHOES Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER and the HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN fairy tale Music by BERNARD HERRMANN 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. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. 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). An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

This production is recommended for ages 5+.

Running time - 2 hours

Booking until - 18/01/2026

Under 5s are not admitted to this event. Some scenes may not be suitable for very young children.

Rosebery Avenue
IslingtonLondon
EC1R 4TN

Nearest tube - Angel

Seating information - The theatre is split into three tiers, Level One (nearest the stage, at stage level), Level Two (overhanging Level One) and Level Three (overhanging Level Two).

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