First Major Project for Matthew Bourne’s Charity Re Bourne

The King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal have been awarded £265,905 by the Scottish Arts Council (SAC) to fund a project with Matthew Bourne.

Best known for his all-male swan version of Swan Lake, the choreographer will work with the theatres and  form a partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council to offer young men of the area the an opportunity to participate in an artistic experience. The resulting new piece of theatre will premiere at the Theatre Royal in March 2011 followed by further performances within the UK.
 
Bourne said. “This will be the first major initiative for my charity Re Bourne, whose principal aim is to expand the accessibility and understanding of dance/theatre and to encourage widespread participation in dance. I am particularly happy that this project is aimed at young men and will help to lift the stigma that is still sometimes attached to their involvement in dance. New Adventures is grateful to everyone who has helped to make this ambitious project a reality”.
 
Sandra Love from the West Dunbartonshire Council’s Department of Educational Services said “We are extremely excited to be able to work in partnership with Glasgow Theatre. The opportunity for our young people to participate with such professionals will be a boost to their self-esteem, stimulate latent talent and motivate them to greater personal achievement.”

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns to Sadler’s Wells this Christmas, the theatre where it was first performed in 1995.