Bourne’s Cinderella Set for a Ball at the Empire, 26 Apr

Following recent success with Dorian Gray and the iconic Swan Lake, Matthew Bourne‘s New Adventures, returns to the Northwest next month with a typically unique interpretation of the best loved fairy tale of all, Cinderella – following a successful run at the Lowry last year.

Set
in London during the Second World War, Bourne’s interpretation of
Prokofiev’s haunting score has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. A
chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her
dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love
before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

First seen in
the West End in 1997, but now completely revised in this brand new
production created to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the London
Blitz. It features design by Lez Brotherston who won an Olivier award
for his original designs, and new lighting designs by Neil Austin.
The production will also feature sensational sound design by Paul
Groothius which will take the audience into the heart of Prokofievs
magnificent score and the sound world of war-torn London.

Cinderella
is both a tribute and a testament to the spirit of London during a time
when every second counted and lives were changed forever. Bourne’s
vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching,
creating a unique and unforgettable depiction of a familiar and beloved
fable.

Matthew Bourne‘s Cinderella runs at the Liverpool Empire from 26 – 30 April.