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Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell to return for new tour

Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell to return for new tour

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to perform free shows in local communities

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to perform free shows in local communities

Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake to embark on 30th anniversary tour

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake to embark on 30th anniversary tour

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake to return to cinemas this autumn

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake to return to cinemas this autumn

Watch an exclusive clip from Matthew Bourne’s <em>Sleeping Beauty</em>

Watch an exclusive clip from Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty

<em>Mary Poppins</em> to close in the West End

Mary Poppins to close in the West End

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Car Man</em> at the Royal Albert Hall – review

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man at the Royal Albert Hall – review

Watch the <em>Sondheim: Old Friends</em> finale and "Being Alive" performance

Watch the Sondheim: Old Friends finale and "Being Alive" performance

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Sondheim's Old Friends review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> – first look at the West End concert event

Sondheim's Old Friends – first look at the West End concert event

Further names and first look revealed for Sondheim West End concert event

Further names and first look revealed for Sondheim West End concert event

Cast for <em>The Car Man</em> at the Royal Albert Hall announced

Cast for The Car Man at the Royal Albert Hall announced

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Louis Gaunt to join <em>Mary Poppins</em> as Bert

Louis Gaunt to join Mary Poppins as Bert

Matthew Bourne's <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> to return this Christmas

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty to return this Christmas

<em>Mary Poppins</em> extends West End run

Mary Poppins extends West End run

<em>Cats</em>, <em>Walden</em> plus Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> and <em>Swan Lake</em> to be broadcast this Christmas

Cats, Walden plus Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes and Swan Lake to be broadcast this Christmas

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> unveils full casting and touring dates

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! unveils full casting and touring dates

<em>Mary Poppins</em> reopens in the West End – first look

Mary Poppins reopens in the West End – first look

Zizi Strallen reopens the Prince Edward Theatre for <em>Mary Poppins</em>' return

Zizi Strallen reopens the Prince Edward Theatre for Mary Poppins' return

<em>Les Misérables</em>, Matthew Bourne's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview

Les Misérables, Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview

<em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End full casting confirmed

Mary Poppins in the West End full casting confirmed

Watch a clip from new musical <em>Cake</em>, about the life of Marie Antoinette

Watch a clip from new musical Cake, about the life of Marie Antoinette

Petula Clark to rejoin <em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End

Petula Clark to rejoin Mary Poppins in the West End

<em>Mary Poppins</em> puts out casting call for West End show

Mary Poppins puts out casting call for West End show

<em>The Sound of Music</em> Live, <em>Cats</em>, <em>Phantom</em> and more to be shown on Sky Arts this week

The Sound of Music Live, Cats, Phantom and more to be shown on Sky Arts this week

<em>Cats</em>, <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> and Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em> to be broadcast on Sky Arts

Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake to be broadcast on Sky Arts

<em>ABBA Mania</em> casting revealed for West End return

ABBA Mania casting revealed for West End return

Watch Matthew Bourne's <em>The Car Man</em> here all week

Watch Matthew Bourne's The Car Man here all week

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Car Man</em> to be streamed on YouTube from Friday

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man to be streamed on YouTube from Friday

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

<em>It's A Sin</em> – where you've seen the cast on stage

It's A Sin – where you've seen the cast on stage

Musicals and plays you can rent or buy for less than a fiver

Musicals and plays you can rent or buy for less than a fiver

Jordan Peele, Sylvia Plath and Wong Kar-wai – how New Adventures' three dance films came together

Jordan Peele, Sylvia Plath and Wong Kar-wai – how New Adventures' three dance films came together

BBC reveals dates and times for festive programming including Mischief and <em>Uncle Vanya</em>

BBC reveals dates and times for festive programming including Mischief and Uncle Vanya

Royal Albert Hall announces 150th anniversary season with Matthew Bourne's <em>The Car Man</em>, Alfie Boe and more

Royal Albert Hall announces 150th anniversary season with Matthew Bourne's The Car Man, Alfie Boe and more

BBC announces Christmas line-up including <em>The Goes Wrong Show</em>, <em>Upstart Crow</em> and <em>The Red Shoes</em>

BBC announces Christmas line-up including The Goes Wrong Show, Upstart Crow and The Red Shoes

<em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em>, <em>Life of Pi</em> and <em>Standing at the Sky's Edge</em> nominated for South Bank Sky Arts Awards

Cyrano de Bergerac, Life of Pi and Standing at the Sky's Edge nominated for South Bank Sky Arts Awards

Sarah Crompton: Yesterday's awards were a reminder of the riches that British theatre holds

Sarah Crompton: Yesterday's awards were a reminder of the riches that British theatre holds

All-star <em>Les Misérables</em> concert production to run this Christmas in the West End

All-star Les Misérables concert production to run this Christmas in the West End

Ashley Shaw: Matthew Bourne is such a wonderful person to collaborate with

Ashley Shaw: Matthew Bourne is such a wonderful person to collaborate with

Watch an exclusive clip from Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> ahead of cinema release

Watch an exclusive clip from Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes ahead of cinema release

New <em>Mary Poppins</em> West End cast recording confirmed with date announced

New Mary Poppins West End cast recording confirmed with date announced

BBC announces new theatre shows as part of autumn Culture in Quarantine

BBC announces new theatre shows as part of autumn Culture in Quarantine

Stage shows, musicals and more you can watch in cinemas now

Stage shows, musicals and more you can watch in cinemas now

Sky Arts reveals more information about free-to-view TV channel

Sky Arts reveals more information about free-to-view TV channel

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> tour and London run postponed

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! tour and London run postponed

Sky Arts to become a free TV channel in the UK

Sky Arts to become a free TV channel in the UK

Kings Theatre Portsmouth announces screenings of filmed musicals and live Q&As

Kings Theatre Portsmouth announces screenings of filmed musicals and live Q&As

Watch Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> tour cast reunite for 12-minute isolated performance

Watch Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes tour cast reunite for 12-minute isolated performance

Four Matthew Bourne shows made available to watch online for the first time

Four Matthew Bourne shows made available to watch online for the first time

Three Matthew Bourne shows to be broadcast on Sky Arts

Three Matthew Bourne shows to be broadcast on Sky Arts

Don Black to receive Special Award at 2020 Olivier Awards

Don Black to receive Special Award at 2020 Olivier Awards

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> tour and Sadler's Wells run dates announced

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! tour and Sadler's Wells run dates announced

<em>Mary Poppins</em> extends West End run

Mary Poppins extends West End run

<em>The Red Shoes</em> gala at Sadler's Wells: Kelvin Fletcher, Samantha Barks and more join Matthew Bourne

The Red Shoes gala at Sadler's Wells: Kelvin Fletcher, Samantha Barks and more join Matthew Bourne

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> to return for Sadler's Wells run and UK tour

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! to return for Sadler's Wells run and UK tour

Opening night at <em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End – meet the cast and guests at the Prince Edward Theatre

Opening night at Mary Poppins in the West End – meet the cast and guests at the Prince Edward Theatre

Was <em>Mary Poppins</em> practically perfect for the critics in the West End?

Review Round-Ups

Was Mary Poppins practically perfect for the critics in the West End?

<em>Mary Poppins</em>' Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp and team celebrate opening night in the West End

Mary Poppins' Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp and team celebrate opening night in the West End

Review: <em>Mary Poppins</em> (Prince Edward Theatre)

Review: Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre)

<em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End: first look photos

Mary Poppins in the West End: first look photos

Matthew Bourne's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> cinema screening: first look

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet cinema screening: first look

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> full cast and tour dates announced

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes full cast and tour dates announced

Matthew Bourne's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet to be screened in cinemas

Review: <em>Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet</em> (Sadler's Wells)

Review: Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet (Sadler's Wells)

<em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End full adult casting announced

Mary Poppins in the West End full adult casting announced

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures: celebrating LGBTQ+ relationships through the years

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures: celebrating LGBTQ+ relationships through the years

Adam Cooper to star in New Adventures' <em>The Red Shoes</em>

Adam Cooper to star in New Adventures' The Red Shoes

Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em>: first look at the cinema screening

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake: first look at the cinema screening

<em>Mary Poppins</em> West End cast to include Petula Clark and Joseph Millson

Mary Poppins West End cast to include Petula Clark and Joseph Millson

<em>West Side Story</em> and <em>The Color Purple</em> marks a new direction for Birmingham Hippodrome in its 120th year

West Side Story and The Color Purple marks a new direction for Birmingham Hippodrome in its 120th year

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> to return for UK tour

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes to return for UK tour

Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em> to be broadcast in cinemas

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake to be broadcast in cinemas

<em>Mary Poppins</em> starring Charlie Stemp and Zizi Strallen announces dates in the West End

Mary Poppins starring Charlie Stemp and Zizi Strallen announces dates in the West End

Tom Daley, Beverley Knight and Stephen Fry at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em>

Tom Daley, Beverley Knight and Stephen Fry at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

14 Christmas shows to see that aren't panto

14 Christmas shows to see that aren't panto

Matthew Bourne announces new production of <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>

Matthew Bourne announces new production of Romeo and Juliet

<em>Mary Poppins</em> to return to the West End with Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp

Mary Poppins to return to the West End with Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp

Richard Winsor in <em>Saturday Night Fever</em>: first look photos

Richard Winsor in Saturday Night Fever: first look photos

Young Vic, New Adventures and Lyric Hammersmith win creative environment awards

Young Vic, New Adventures and Lyric Hammersmith win creative environment awards

Gillian Lynne: a life in pictures

Gillian Lynne: a life in pictures

<em>Strictly Ballroom</em> opening night: 'Drew McOnie has done for musicals what Matthew Bourne did for ballet'

Strictly Ballroom opening night: 'Drew McOnie has done for musicals what Matthew Bourne did for ballet'

Choreographer Scott Ambler dies aged 57

Choreographer Scott Ambler dies aged 57

Review: <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> (London Coliseum)

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream (London Coliseum)

'Seat belts in bed': Emmanuelle Bastet shares tales from the <em>Dream</em>

'Seat belts in bed': Emmanuelle Bastet shares tales from the Dream

Valentine's Day: top 10 theatre picks for a romantic evening

Valentine's Day: top 10 theatre picks for a romantic evening

Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em> UK tour dates and venues announced

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake UK tour dates and venues announced

Honouring the past and looking to the future, Sadler's Wells' new season is investing in talent

Honouring the past and looking to the future, Sadler's Wells' new season is investing in talent

<em>Hamilton</em>'s Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'It's been an absolute joy to fall in love with London'

Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'It's been an absolute joy to fall in love with London'

Review: <em>Matthew Bourne's Cinderella</em> (Sadler's Wells)

Review: Matthew Bourne's Cinderella (Sadler's Wells)

Lily James, Matt Smith and David Walliams attend opening night of Matthew Bourne's <em>Cinderella</em>

Lily James, Matt Smith and David Walliams attend opening night of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella

A week in the life of Matthew Bourne's <em>Cinderella</em>

A week in the life of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella

Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em> to return for UK tour

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake to return for UK tour

The Hospital Club announces winners of h.Club100 Awards

The Hospital Club announces winners of h.Club100 Awards

The week in pictures: 23 – 29 September

The week in pictures: 23 – 29 September

15 shows to see this Christmas that are not panto

15 shows to see this Christmas that are not panto

Arlene Phillips announces dance fundraiser to support Grenfell Tower victims

Arlene Phillips announces dance fundraiser to support Grenfell Tower victims

Matthew Bourne's <em>Cinderella</em> to run at Sadler's Wells and tour UK

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella to run at Sadler's Wells and tour UK

Matthew Bourne: 'Anyone who thinks dance isn't theatre is crazy'

Matthew Bourne: 'Anyone who thinks dance isn't theatre is crazy'

Amber Riley, Tim Minchin, <em>Harry Potter</em> and more pick up their Olivier Awards

Amber Riley, Tim Minchin, Harry Potter and more pick up their Olivier Awards

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> casts winning spell on Olivier Awards

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casts winning spell on Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

<em>Harry Potter</em> producer wins The Stage Award for the third time running

Harry Potter producer wins The Stage Award for the third time running

Test your theatre knowledge: Theatre choreographers

Test your theatre knowledge: Theatre choreographers

The week in pictures: 10 – 16 December

The week in pictures: 10 – 16 December

Tom Daley, Jennifer Saunders and Matthew Bourne celebrate <em>The Red Shoes</em> opening

Tom Daley, Jennifer Saunders and Matthew Bourne celebrate The Red Shoes opening

Review: <em>The Red Shoes</em> (Sadler's Wells)

Review: The Red Shoes (Sadler's Wells)

Top 5 theatre openings: 12 – 18 December

Top 5 theatre openings: 12 – 18 December

Casting announced for world premiere of Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em>

Casting announced for world premiere of Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes

In pictures: <em>Jekyll and Hyde</em> celebrates opening night

In pictures: Jekyll and Hyde celebrates opening night

<em>Jekyll & Hyde</em> (Old Vic)

Jekyll & Hyde (Old Vic)

Opening night: Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic

Opening night: Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic

The week in pictures: 13-20 May

The week in pictures: 13-20 May

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> to receive world premiere

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes to receive world premiere

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Zizi Strallen: 'I want to be a sketch writer'

Zizi Strallen: 'I want to be a sketch writer'

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

David Hare and Darcey Bussell among guests at <em>Festival at Hampstead Theatre</em>

David Hare and Darcey Bussell among guests at Festival at Hampstead Theatre

Full line up for celebration of Jonathan Ollivier's life announced

Full line up for celebration of Jonathan Ollivier's life announced

Imelda Staunton, Barbara Windsor and Matthew Bourne in New Year Honours list

Imelda Staunton, Barbara Windsor and Matthew Bourne in New Year Honours list

Around town this week: Annie Lennox, Jim Broadbent and Sophie Okonedo

Around town this week: Annie Lennox, Jim Broadbent and Sophie Okonedo

Sleeping Beauty (Sadler's Wells)

Sleeping Beauty (Sadler's Wells)

Matthew Bourne: 'I see myself as a man of the theatre'

Matthew Bourne: 'I see myself as a man of the theatre'

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

Matthew Bourne pays tribute to Jonathan Ollivier with an evening of dance

Matthew Bourne pays tribute to Jonathan Ollivier with an evening of dance

Mary Poppins (Bristol Hippodrome and tour)

Mary Poppins (Bristol Hippodrome and tour)

<em>Gypsy</em> wins a double at 2015 UK Theatre Awards

Gypsy wins a double at 2015 UK Theatre Awards

Matthew Bourne wins UK Theatre Award for outstanding contribution to British theatre

Matthew Bourne wins UK Theatre Award for outstanding contribution to British theatre

New Adventures Choreographer Award winner announced

New Adventures Choreographer Award winner announced

<em>Grand Hotel</em> performance cancelled after accident

Grand Hotel performance cancelled after accident

<em>Car Man</em> director Matthew Bourne pays tribute to Jonathan Ollivier

Car Man director Matthew Bourne pays tribute to Jonathan Ollivier

<em>Car Man</em> dancer Jonathan Ollivier dies in motorbike crash

Car Man dancer Jonathan Ollivier dies in motorbike crash

David Walliams and Bonnie Langford among guests at <em>The Car Man</em> opening

David Walliams and Bonnie Langford among guests at The Car Man opening

Further venues announced for <em>Mary Poppins</em> tour

Further venues announced for Mary Poppins tour

Matthew Bourne's <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> returns for UK tour

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty returns for UK tour

Cast announced for Matthew Bourne's <em>Car Man</em> tour

Cast announced for Matthew Bourne's Car Man tour

Farewell to WhatsOnStage

Farewell to WhatsOnStage

Edward Scissorhands (Sadler's Wells)

Edward Scissorhands (Sadler's Wells)

<em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> stars attend <em>Edward Scissorhands</em> gala night

Strictly Come Dancing stars attend Edward Scissorhands gala night

Edward Scissorhands (Tour – Salford)

Edward Scissorhands (Tour – Salford)

Plays, musicals, dance and opera in the Norwich Theatre Royal spring season

Plays, musicals, dance and opera in the Norwich Theatre Royal spring season

Edward Scissorhands (Tour-Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Edward Scissorhands (Tour-Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Sadler's Wells partners with English National Ballet and announces new Stratford venue

Sadler's Wells partners with English National Ballet and announces new Stratford venue

Lord of the Flies (Sadler's Wells)

Lord of the Flies (Sadler's Wells)

Lowry celebrates season of dance

Lowry celebrates season of dance

Matthew Bourne's Lord of the Flies (Tour – Liverpool)

Matthew Bourne's Lord of the Flies (Tour – Liverpool)

Orange Tree loses NPO funding as small companies bear brunt of Arts Council cuts

Orange Tree loses NPO funding as small companies bear brunt of Arts Council cuts

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (Tour – Bristol Hippodrome)

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (Tour – Bristol Hippodrome)

Lord of the Flies (Theatre Royal, Plymouth)

Lord of the Flies (Theatre Royal, Plymouth)

<em>Miss Saigon</em>, <em>Bakersfield Mist</em>, <em>BLAM!</em> and more: theatre to look forward to

Miss Saigon, Bakersfield Mist, BLAM! and more: theatre to look forward to

Matthew Bourne's <em>Edward Scissorhands</em> set to tour again

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands set to tour again

International Dance Festival Birmingham returns this spring

International Dance Festival Birmingham returns this spring

Cast: Josefina Gabrielle and Michael Praed in Cooney's <em>Two Into One</em>; Bourne's <em>Lord of the Flies</em>

Cast: Josefina Gabrielle and Michael Praed in Cooney's Two Into One; Bourne's Lord of the Flies

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

Matthew Bourne tours <em>Lord of the Flies</em> next year

Matthew Bourne tours Lord of the Flies next year

Matthew Bourne launches second New Adventures Choreographer Award

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