"The Red Shoes showcases Bourne at his most splendid and satisfyingly emotive. The perfect escapist tearjerker for the festive period."
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"I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest form"
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"Terry Davies has done a fine job of orchestrating the score of The Red Shoes, bringing cohesion to a collection of music from several sources."
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"Bourne is in his storytelling pomp, his dancers giving all the detailed energy Lermontov could demand. It’s delicious to watch them move"
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"It’s fun, but never at the expense of the tragedy waiting in the wings – and the climax, as always, is an absolute knockout. Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore."
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"Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes is a swirl of colour and intensity...The whole production is rich with detail, every moment adding depth to the story’s impassioned, hothouse world."
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"Bourne’s most ambitious production is hugely enjoyable and you can count on his New Adventures troupe to deliver fine performances"
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"Bourne does without dialogue altogether, yet packs more expository information...It’s a masterclass in the classic advice to show, not tell."
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