Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes Tickets
Obsession, art and love collide in Matthew Bourne’s breathtaking Olivier-winning ballet, based on the Academy Award-winning classic film.
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes in London
Acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne’s award-winning ballet The Red Shoes returns to Islington's Sadler’s Wells this Christmas season. Bourne’s sumptuous adaptation of the iconic film, about a ballerina whose ambitions to become the world’s greatest dancer are at risk when she falls into a love triangle with two possessive men, returns for a strictly limited run this festive season. With dazzling costumes, spellbinding choreography and a gorgeous Golden Age score, The Red Shoes is “a real Christmas treat.” (What's on Stage) - secure your tickets today!
What is the ballet The Red Shoes about?
Ballerina Victoria Page has dedicated her life to dance, but when two men enter the scene, she finds herself torn between love and ambition. As they exert their desires and agendas upon her, Victoria soon finds that passion, obsession, and possessiveness all go hand in hand, and must decide if she will pursue her art, or her heart. Will Victoria find her fairytale ending, or will her tale turn to tragedy?
Based on the Academy Award-winning 1948 film of the same name by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s 1948 (which was in turn inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale ), The Red Shoes first premiered in 2016 to critical acclaim, winning two Olivier Awards. The show has since toured nationwide and internationally, returning to Sadler’s Wells for a limited run in 2019. This revival returns to London for a limited engagement before embarking on a UK tour. Don’t miss your opportunity to see “Bourne's finest achievement to date” (The Stage) this festive season!
Who are the cast and creative team of The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes is performed by a talented company of dancers from New Adventures. The New Adventures Orchestra will perform live, with a spellbinding Golden-Age era score by Academy Award-winning Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, North by Northwest,Taxi Driver), orchestrated by Olivier winner Terry Davies (Play Without Words, The King’s Speech).
The Red Shoes is adapted, choreographed and directed by Matthew Bourne. Matthew Bourne is the artistic director of New Adventures and is one of the UK's best-known and celebrated choreographers, with a career spanning almost four decades. Best known for his innovative works, combining contemporary dance with classical ballet, Bourne’s credits include Oliver!, The Car Man, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and his Olivier and Tony Award-winning all-male production of Swan Lake. Bourne is an Olivier, Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, and was knighted in 2016 for his services to dance.
The production features set and costume design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Lez Brotherston (Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Swan Lake), with lighting by Tony and Olivier winner Paule Constable (The Midnight Bell, Til The Stars Come Down), sound by Paul Groothuis (Play Without Words, Oliver!), and projection by Duncan McLean (Inside No 9: Stage/Fright, The Lightening Thief).
Book Tickets for The Red Shoes at Sadler’s Wells Today!
This stunning, sumptuous ballet is a “cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage” (Evening Standard). Both a love letter to the world of ballet and a breathtaking tale of obsession, art and romance, The Red Shoes is truly unmissable for prima ballerinas and newcomers alike. Secure your tickets for The Red Shoes at Sadler’s Wells this festive season - book today!
Please note this production contains themes of suicide and death.
Show Times
| Matinee | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | - | 7.30pm |
| Thursday | 2.30pm | 7.30pm |
| Friday | - | 7.30pm |
| Saturday | 2.30pm | 7.30pm |
| Sunday | 2.00pm | 7.00pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are The Red Shoes tickets?
The Red Shoes tickets are priced from £18 to £164. A spellbinding festive treat for families looking for something different from the usual festive ballets.
Where is The Red Shoes playing in London?
Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes is playing at the Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Ave, Islington, London, EC1R 4TN.
What is the age recommendation for The Red Shoes?
The Red Shoes is best for age 7+.
How long is Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes?
The running time for The Red Shoes at Sadler's Wells is 2 hours.
Is there an interval during Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes?
Yes, there is a 15 minute interval about halfway through Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes.
Can I buy tickets for Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Sadler's Wells box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for The Red Shoes are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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A Matthew Bourne show is always worth seeing. Red Shoes was no exception. Choreography was very good, dancers top drawer. Go if you like ballet and dance.