• Sir Matthew Bourne 'Behind the Lens' LGBT+ History Month Special

  • Feb 13 2023
  • Length: 31 mins
  • Podcast

Sir Matthew Bourne 'Behind the Lens' LGBT+ History Month Special

  • Summary

  • Host Aisha James kicks off our LGBT+ History Month celebrations in style, with a very special guest... None other than Sir Matthew Bourne!


    Sir Matthew Bourne (OBE) is a British choreographer, dancer and artistic director of dance company, New Adventures. He is best known for his unique re-imaginings of traditional ballet, such as his 1995 production of Swan Lake, where he replaced the traditionally female corps-de-ballet with a male ensemble.

    In 2016 he was knighted as part of Queen Elizabeth II New Year's Honours list for 'Services to Dance'. Sir Matthew has been creating notable works in dance, musical theatre and film since 1986 with his dance company New Adventures. 

    Notable productions include The Red Shoes, The Car Man , and Edward Scissorhands among many others. 


    Listen as Sir Matthew and Aisha discuss LGBT+ History Month with this years theme 'Through the Lens' in focus.

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