Creative Process

Rehearsal Process

Discover what went on in The Red Shoes rehearsal studio from Matthew Bourne himself, Etta Murfitt (Associate Artistic Director & Choreographer) and Neil Westmoreland (Rehearsal Director & Assistant Choreographer).

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Terry Davies and Dominic North in rehearsals for The Red Shoes

Music

Find out more about the music in the production from Terry Davies (Orchestra), Brett Morris (Musical Director & Principal Conductor) and Dan Jackson (Musician).

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Lez Brotherston in The Red Shoes rehearsals

Set Design

In this section you can read more about the design process between designer Lez Brotherston and Matthew Bourne, and how stylistically different sets are used to distinguish between the production story and the ballet within a ballet.

Matthew Bourne in The Red Shoes rehearsals

Choreography

An insight into Matthew Bourne's choreographic approach and stylistic features.

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