MATTHEW BOURNE’S production of
THE RED SHOES
UTTERLY ENTHRALLING- Daily Express
A GORGEOUS swirl of storytelling and style- The Independent
ENCHANTING. A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage- Evening Standard
COMPELLING. A brilliant showcase for Bourne’s genius- Daily Telegraph
Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER
and the HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN fairy tale
Music by BERNARD HERRMANN
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.
Please note: the Friday 27th February 2026 performance is an audio described performance.
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Liverpool Empire
The Liverpool Empire Theatre is the largest two-tier theatre in the UK, hosting the very best in touring productions. From musicals to dance, and comedy to drama, the theatre hosts a varied programme and is one of the city’s most iconic venues.
