Don't miss the iconic Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes
Get tickets to Matthew Bourne’s spellbinding, double Olivier Award-winning adaptation of the iconic Powell and Pressburger film, brought to life with a lush score arranged by Terry Davies, featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Hollywood legend Bernard Herrmann.
Show details:
- Dates: 2nd December 2025 – 18th January 2026
- Age guidance: 7+
- Duration: 2 hours (including one 20 minute interval)
- Venue: Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
About Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes
A cinematic masterpiece turned stage sensation, The Red Shoes is a timeless tale that has enchanted audiences and inspired generations of dancers.
This Academy Award-winning story explores the intense pursuit of artistic perfection, the grip of obsession, and one young woman's dream to become the world’s greatest dancer. Victoria Page lives for dance, but her passion becomes a battleground between two men who shape her destiny.
The production dazzles with opulent designs by Lez Brotherston (sets and costumes), atmospheric lighting by Paule Constable, and immersive sound by Paul Groothuis.
A breathtaking fusion of art and life with tragic consequences, The Red Shoes is a theatrical experience that will stir your soul, captivate your senses, and leave your heart aching.