THE DOUBLE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SMASH HIT RETURNS
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.
Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER
and the HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN fairy tale
Music by BERNARD HERRMANN
Important information
Running time:
1 hr 55 min, including 20 min interval
Age guideline:
7+
Audio Described (w/ Touch Tour 1.30pm, please contact Box Office to book) – Sat 22 Nov 2025, 2.30pm
Post show talk with Sir Matthew Bourne, Wed 19 Nov. Hosted by Franny Rafferty (BSL Interpreted).
Sensory notice & content warnings:
Flashing lights, fog effects, haze, tobacco depiction (e-cigarettes).
Includes themes of suicide and death.
If you require this information prior to booking, please check back for updates or call our Box Office on 01752 267222.
★★★★★
“UTTERLY ENTHRALLING. ”
Daily Express
★★★★
“A GORGEOUS swirl of storytelling and style. ”
The Independent
★★★★
“ENCHANTING. A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage.”
Evening Standard
★★★★
“SCINTILLATING. Lavish and constantly surprising.”
Daily Telegraph
Concession Information
Member Concession
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5% off Price Band A–C on Mon–Thu performances.
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£20.00 Price Band A–C on Mon–Thu performances, +1 complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 pupils booked.
Multibuy Concession
Multibuy Members
3+ productions 15% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
5+ productions 25% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
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3+ productions 10% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
5+ productions 20% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
