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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes – 2025/26 Tour Archive

THE RED SHOES by Bourne, , Choreographer and Director - Mathew Bourne, Designer - Lez Brotherstoni, Lighting - Paule Constable, Plymouth, 2016, Credit: Johan Persson/

Award-winning choreographer Matthew Bourne brings his critically acclaimed production of The Red Shoes back to UK stages for the first time since 2020! This double Olivier Award-winning masterpiece will open at:

  • Theatre Royal Plymouth – 17–22 November 2025
  • The Lowry, Salford – 25–29 November 2025

It will then move to Sadler’s Wells, London (2 December 2025 – 18 January 2026) for New Adventures’ 23rd annual Christmas season before embarking on a 2026 UK tour, with stops in Nottingham, Southampton, and more to be announced.


A Legendary Story: The Red Shoes Returns to the Stage

Since its world premiere in 2016The Red Shoes has been a sell-out hit, mesmerizing audiences with its adaptation of:

  • The Academy Award-winning 1948 film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
  • The classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale

This intense and emotional story follows Victoria Page, a young dancer whose obsession with ballet leads to a gripping battle between passion, ambition, and sacrifice.


A Stunning Production with Iconic Music & Design

Set to a mesmerizing Bernard Herrmann score, orchestrated by Terry Davies, this breathtaking production boasts:

🎭 Exquisite set and costume design by Lez Brotherston
💡 Stunning lighting by Paule Constable
🔊 Immersive sound design by Paul Groothuis

This visually dazzling masterpiece transports audiences into the heart of Victoria Page’s world, where art and life collide in a spectacle of beauty, drama, and heartbreak.

THE RED SHOES by Bourne,          , Choreographer and Director - Mathew Bourne, Designer - Lez Brotherstoni, Lighting - Paule Constable, Plymouth, 2016, Credit: Johan Persson/
THE RED SHOES by Bourne, , Choreographer and Director - Mathew Bourne, Designer - Lez Brotherstoni, Lighting - Paule Constable, Plymouth, 2019, Credit: Johan Persson/
THE RED SHOES by Bourne, , Choreographer and Director - Mathew Bourne, Designer - Lez Brotherstoni, Lighting - Paule Constable, Plymouth, 2016, Credit: Johan Persson/

Why You Can’t Miss The Red Shoes 2025 UK Tour

  • Olivier Award-winning choreography by Matthew Bourne
  • A must-see for dance and theatre lovers alike
  • A spellbinding score and Hollywood-style storytelling
  • Exclusive UK tour – see it before it’s gone!

Whether you’re a long-time New Adventures fan or discovering this dance phenomenon for the first time, The Red Shoes promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.


Book Tickets Now for The Red Shoes 2025 UK Tour

Don’t miss your chance to witness Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes live on stage!

🔗 Get tickets and full tour dates

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