Photo by simon annand ive seen several versions of the nutcracker generally perfect, pretty, sparkly affairs but it comes as no surprise that awardwinning choreographer bourne, who takes dance to a new dimension. A level performance studies tep matthew bourne ocr. Most disagree the action peters out in the first half, displaced by pure spectacle. The more modern times of auroras awakening in 2011, or the wedding yesterday, while still being entertaining as dance, lack the clever juxtaposition of era and material seen earlier.
The legend returns will have audiences flocking to it by kirsty morgan, 19 october 2018 matthew bourne s uncanny male swan blackeyed, barechested, wearing only feathered harem pants has become such an iconic image that it is hard to imagine just how controversial the premiere of his swan lake was twenty. Presented by howard panter for the ambassador theatre group et al. He has created a number of reinterpreted classics with the company including sleeping beauty, nutcracker. It contains information and materials about the production that can be used as a stimulus for discussion and practical activities.
Feb 16, 2004 director and choreographer matthew bourne has taken this magical classic and changed it. Matthew bournes nutcracker the churchill theatre bromley. Apr 12, 2018 i have created a revision guide for my a level students and have pulled together a summary of the following information on sleeping beauty and the car man. A level dance matthew bourne revision guide teaching. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Matthew bourne turned his magic to the muchloved ballet and his bright and brilliant interruption was an instant hit. Clara is in an orphanage, the sugar plum fairy is a spoilt little girl princess sugar and sweetieland is a place where greed is king and taste is everything. Matthew bournes nutcracker matthew bournes nutcracker. A holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bournes nutcracker. Matthew bournes nutcracker, wales millennium centre.
Aug 05, 2002 matthew bourne s shows are pulling crowds described as the damien hirst of ballet, matthew bourne is taking the dance scene by storm rewriting dance conventions and pulling in the crowds to boot. Bbc beds, herts and bucks theatre interview with matthew. Matthew bournes ballet shaped by film and theatre bbc. Key facts about the works use of dance styles analysis of constituent features key influences bournes work in the context of the independent contemporary dance area of study hope it is useful. With more than a passing reference to the musical annie, act i is set in dr dross horrid orphanage. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre. I have created a revision guide for my a level students and have pulled together a summary of the following information on sleeping beauty and the car man. Matthew bourne s contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This time the rats have a king, sweets can dance and snowflakes are littering the stages its nutcracker season of all the shows on offer this christmas season, matthew bournes nutcracker. Using this resource pack this pack aims to give teachers and students further understanding of matthew bourne s nutcracker. Choreographerlibrettist matthew bourne swan lake, car man has taken tchaikovskys traditional christmas chestnut and placed it firmly inside an. Unlocking the potential of all that our venues can offer, our teams are a valuable leading resource in the world of cultural education.
Sleeping beauty resources for teachers and students 3 1. Matthew bourne, was born in hackney, london he went to william fitt and sir george monoux school in walthamstow, london. The morphing of the nutcracker from stumbling, plastic headed thing, into proud, striding adonis, symbolises claras wish to transform her life. Matthew bournes nutcracker official promo montage youtube. Production elements set and costume music lighting sound 21 6. Bourne himself has described remembering little girls in the theatre crying that their parents had. Matthew bournes version was originally created to be performed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1992, but has gone. Revision notes to prepare the students for aqas written paper. Matthew bourne s nutcracker matthew bourne s nutcracker.
Nutcracker teachers resource pack by jason waters on prezi. The choreographer says he has built his career in ballet by. Of all the shows on offer this christmas season, matthew bournes nutcracker. Bourne was known as an autograph hunter when he was 14 to 16 years old. Moving the christmas party from a comfortable middleclass home to a.
Photo by simon annand ive seen several versions of the nutcracker generally perfect, pretty, sparkly affairs but it comes as no surprise that awardwinning choreographer bourne, who takes dance to a new dimension, goes one step further in his take on the classic ballet. Various websites, books and resources to support teaching dance. Matthew bourne is a choreographer and artistic director of dance company new adventures. The resource pack contains contextual information about the work, the. A holiday mainstay gains an exclamation point and more in matthew bourne s nutcracker. Queen candy matthew bourne s nutcracker is now considered to be a classic and is celebrating its 23rd anniversary the gobstoppers and prince bon bon the marshmallows become. Outline of the resource packthis education resource pack aims. But its matthew bournes production, that while exciting, delightful and entertaining in equal measure, also offers the thrill of the truly alternative. Resources for teachers and students new adventures. When matthew bourne premiered his alternative staging of the nutcracker 15 years ago no one could have imagined that it would become a modern christmas classic. This delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bourne s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Unafraid of camp or controversy, his company, new adventures, are reviving. Using this resource pack this pack aims to give teachers and students further understanding of matthew bourne s the car man. It opens in dr dross orphanage for waifs and strays, with claras upbringing far closer to that of oliver twist than the usual daughter of a wealthy family celebrating christmas in luxury.
New adventures works closely with teachers to enliven the curriculum and get the best outcomes for young people studying dance and the performing arts. The nutcracker is as much a part of christmas as tinsel and turkey. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Using this resource pack this pack aims to give teachers and students further understanding of matthew bournes the car man. He would wait in front of the top london hotels and outside the stage doors of west end opening nights to collect the autographs from the famous ones. Bournes notable works included swan lake, play without words, my fair lady, the red shoes, and mary poppins.
Using this resource pack this pack aims to give teachers and students further understanding of matthew bournes nutcracker. Matthew bournes the nutcracker is not a traditional version of this classic christmas ballet. Pbs nutcracker themed educational video for preschool. Download the nutcracker education pack new adventures. Although he had been a fan of musical films and theatre. Sir matthew christopher bourne obe born january 1960 is an english choreographer. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals bourne entered the world of dance relatively late. Dec 19, 2004 choreographerlibrettist matthew bourne swan lake, car man has taken tchaikovskys traditional christmas chestnut and placed it firmly inside an artistic nutcracker of his own, squeezing and. Pittsburgh ballet theatre nutcracker resource guide. Various websites, books and resources to support teaching dance examinations. Bournes swan lake revival will have audiences flocking to it. Matthew bourne is a named choreographer in a number of uk national performing arts examinations, including at btec and a level. A christmas classic, the nutcracker, scored by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov, was first performed in russia in 1892, with numerous versions and adaptations enchanting audiences across the globe ever since. Nov 01, 2011 download the nutcracker education pack.
Matthew bournes nutcracker tchaikovskys nutcracker. Within her eyes gcse dance sow, lesson ppt and resources kim glasgow. Howard harrison 1992 first production of nutcracker was for. Characters the story the humbug bouncer act one who becomes. The matthew bourne nutcracker is the first version geared specifically to balletophobes. Compare the narrative of the red shoes with matthew bournes sleeping beauty. Interview with matthew bourne on the car man 2001 30 april 2020 access green adventures legal contact us. Director and choreographer matthew bourne has taken this magical classic and changed it.
Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. Matthew bourne, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire. A number of changes have been made to the original plot, many of which add a new perspective to the piece. Promising a fresh serving of the traditional christmas far, matthew bournes nutcracker. Matthew bournes the nutcracker by sophie b on prezi.
This is annie, charlie and the chocolate factory, grease and the wizard of oz remixed and bettered matthew bourne famous for the billy elliotfeatured allmale swan lake only turned to dance professionally at 22 and, without a history of classical ballet training, he claims to get much of his imagery from film. Shows full list of new adventures productions behind the scenes. Dec 10, 20 matthew bournes nutcracker resource pack. As with many of the great ballets, there have been, and continue to be, different interpretations of the nutcracker. If you crave a classical nutcracker the royal ballet production may serve you well, while the coliseum offers a production that successfully combines dynamism with a degree of innovation. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
From interpretation to technique, act i and act ii are about as good as it gets. Matthew bournes contemporary remake of the nutcracker is returning to sadlers wells theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Matthew bournes shows are pulling crowds described as the damien hirst of ballet, matthew bourne is taking the dance scene by storm rewriting dance conventions and pulling in. Stage activity resources starter introduction to dance terminology resource 1 main 1 fingerprints of matthew bournes style use the fingerprints given from mark scheme and then break these down further. Queen candy matthew bournes nutcracker is now considered to be a classic and is celebrating its 23rd anniversary the gobstoppers and prince bon bon the marshmallows become. Key facts about the works use of dance styles analysis of constituent features key influences bournes work in the context of the independent contemporary dance area of study. Stage activity resources starter introduction to dance terminology resource 1 main 1 fingerprints of matthew bourne s style use the fingerprints given from mark scheme and then break these down further. He was also known for his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals.
One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bourne s nutcracker. Dec 12, 20 in acts iii and iv, director bourne achieves the same level of movement with his dancers, but unfortunately storyteller bourne loses his step. From the ages of 14 to 16 he was an avid autograph hunter, attending most west end opening nights and waiting outside stage doors and top london hotels. Clara is in an orphanage, the sugar plum fairy is a spoilt little girl princess sugar and sweetieland is a place where greed is. One of his earliest pieces of choreography, matthew bourne s nutcracker is also one of his most charming and imaginative. Matthew bourne, in full sir matthew bourne, born january, 1960, hackney, london, england, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire. This list of resources supports you in teaching our as and alevel dance specifications 7236, 7237. One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the uk, matthew bournes nutcracker. Story twists inventively in confident revival the storytelling is clear and clever, but bourne is.
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