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Matthew Bourne

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Crew
Born
January 13, 1960 in Hackney, London, England
Active Years
1978–2024 (47 Years)
Total Credits
37 credits in database
Crew Born Jan 13, 1960 Hackney, London, England 37 credits
37
Total Credits
1978–2024
47 Years Career Span
2
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Biography

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[1] TMDB: Matthew Bourne, Male, Birthday: January 13, 1960, Place of Birth: Hackney, London, England.
[2] Wikipedia: Sir Matthew Christopher Bourne OBE, born 13 January 1960, British choreographer. Productions contain classic cinema and popular culture references; thematic inspiration from musicals, film noir, and popular culture.
[3] IMDb: Matthew Bourne, born 13 January 1960 in London, England, UK. Director known for Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance (2013), Swan Lake (2012), and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (2019).
[4] New Adventures: Sir Matthew Bourne OBE, UK's most popular and successful choreographer and director. Since 1986, creating and directing dance for musicals, theatre, film, and his own award-winning companies.
[5] BroadwayWorld: Mentions Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring credits (no specific titles listed in snippet).
[6] Britannica: British choreographer and dancer. Noted for uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire and choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. Notable works: Swan Lake, Play Without Words, My Fair Lady, The Red Shoes, and Mary Poppins.
Name: Sir Matthew Christopher Bourne OBE.
Profession: British choreographer, director, and dancer.
Birth: January 13, 1960, in Hackney, London, England.
Career: Since 1986, he has created and directed dance for

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Career

Career overview

Sir Matthew Christopher Bourne OBE is a British choreographer and director born on January 13, 1960, in Hackney, London, England. Widely hailed as the United Kingdom's most popular and successful choreographer and director, he is best known for his role in the ballet world and for creating dance for musicals, theatre, film, and his own companies since 1986. His productions often feature classic cinema and popular culture references, drawing thematic inspiration from film noir, musicals, and popular culture.

Bourne is noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet repertoire as well as his choreography for popular revivals of classic musicals. Among his notable works are Swan Lake, Play Without Words, My Fair Lady, The Red Shoes, and Mary Poppins. His screen credits as a director include Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance in 2013, Swan Lake in 2012, and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake in 2019. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in the entertainment industry as both a director and choreographer.

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Career timeline

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version · ProducerEdward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version · DirectorEdward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version · Choreographer
Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty · DirectorMatthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty · Choreographer
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends · Stage DirectorMatthew Bourne's Nutcracker! · Choreographer
Dancing Nation · Choreographer
Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes · DirectorMatthew Bourne's The Red Shoes · Choreographer
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake · DirectorMatthew Bourne's Swan Lake · ChoreographerMatthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet · ChoreographerMatthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet · Director
Highland Fling · ChoreographerHighland Fling · Director
Rebecka Martinsson · MusicMatthew Bourne's Cinderella · Director
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man · Director
Darcey's Ballet Heroes
A History of Dance on Screen
Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance · DirectorMatthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance · Choreographer
Swan Lake · Stage DirectorSwan Lake · Choreographer
Matthew Bourne's Christmas · IdeaMatthew Bourne's Christmas · Choreographer
A Midsummer Night's Dream · ChoreographerNational Theatre: My Fair Lady · Choreographer
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! · Stage DirectorMatthew Bourne's Nutcracker! · Choreographer
Swan Lake · Stage DirectorSwan Lake · Choreographer
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake · DirectorMatthew Bourne's Swan Lake · Choreographer
Late-Flowering Lust
The South Bank Show

Full Filmography

37 titles
  • Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version (2024) Producer
  • Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version (2024) Director
  • Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version (2024) Choreographer
  • Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty (2023) Director
  • Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty (2023) Choreographer
  • Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (2022) Stage Director
  • Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! (2022) Choreographer
  • Dancing Nation (2021) Choreographer
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  • Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes (2020) Director
  • Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes (2020) Choreographer
  • Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (2019) Director
  • Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (2019) Choreographer
  • Matthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet (2019) Choreographer
  • Matthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet (2019) Director
  • Highland Fling (2018) Choreographer
  • Highland Fling (2018) Director
  • Rebecka Martinsson (2017) Music
  • Matthew Bourne's Cinderella (2017) Director
  • Matthew Bourne's The Car Man (2016) Director
  • Darcey's Ballet Heroes (2015)
  • A History of Dance on Screen (2014) as Self
  • Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance (2013) Director
  • Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance (2013) Choreographer
  • Swan Lake (2012) Stage Director
  • Swan Lake (2012) Choreographer
  • Matthew Bourne's Christmas (2011) Idea
  • Matthew Bourne's Christmas (2011) Choreographer
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005) Choreographer
  • National Theatre: My Fair Lady (2005) Choreographer
  • Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! (2003) Stage Director
  • Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! (2003) Choreographer
  • Swan Lake (1998) Stage Director
  • Swan Lake (1998) Choreographer
  • Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (1996) Director
  • Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (1996) Choreographer
  • Late-Flowering Lust (1994) as Dancer
  • The South Bank Show (1978)

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What movies or TV shows is Matthew Bourne best known for?

Matthew Bourne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rebecka Martinsson (2017), The South Bank Show (1978).

When and where was Matthew Bourne born?

Matthew Bourne was born on January 13, 1960 in Hackney, London, England.

How many credits does Matthew Bourne have?

Matthew Bourne has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.

What is Matthew Bourne's background in cinema and television?

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Matthew Bourne by the numbers

37credits
34films
3TV series
1978–2024active years

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