New Adventures, The Red Shoes

• Adapted from the classic 1948 Oscar–winning film and Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, this dance‑theatre gem appeals to families, drama fans and dance lovers alike in London’s scene.

• The show bagged two Olivier Awards (Best Theatre Choreographer & Best Entertainment) and marks New Adventures’ multiple award-winning pedigree and Bourne’s signature style. Book tickets for The Red Shoes now!

• Expect themes of obsession vs love, spectacular staging with rotating sets by Lez Brotherston and a live orchestra playing Bernard Herrmann’s iconic score for an emotional punch.

• Limited seven‑week run at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, from 2 Dec 2025 to 18 Jan 2026, in high demand—critics rave it’s Bourne’s masterpiece, so book today!

• Creative team odds & ends: lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Paul Groothuis, musical direction by Terry Davies—every element crafted to perfection.

Victoria Page dreams of being the world’s greatest dancer. Spotted by the formidable impresario Boris Lermontov in post‑war London, she becomes leading lady in his new ballet The Red Shoes. Torn between Lermontov’s ambition and her composer lover Julian Craster, she spirals into a passionate triangle, forcing a harrowing choice between love and art. Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes blends obsession, sacrifice and stunning choreography to dramatic effect—leaving you breathless before the final curtain falls…