STG The Red Shoes

STG Cinderella

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling and evocative reimagining of the classic fairy tale, following Cinderella's fleeting yet enchanting romance with a charismatic RAF pilot amid the tumult of wartime London during the Blitz. Celebrated for his visionary storytelling, Bourne crafts an unforgettable tale of passion and courage with Olivier Award-winning costumes and stage design by Lez Brotherston, and Prokofiev's magnificent score performed by a specially commissioned 60-piece orchestra. Cinderella was captured live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in 2018.

STG Clowns

Commissioned by the BBC and captured live at Battersea Arts Centre in 2018, Clowns is a bold and sarcastic commentary on society's ever-growing indifference to violence. Directed, choreographed and composed by Hofesh Shechter, this macabre comedy features ten world-class dancers and a striking percussive score, inviting viewers to ponder how far we will go in the name of entertainment.

STG Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

The arrival of a handsome stranger in a small town in America sets off a spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge in Matthew Bourne’s signature modern dance production, loosely based on Bizet’s opera. Captured by Sky Arts at Sadler’s Wells in 2015, this New Adventures production brings together Lez Brotherston’s epic design with Bourne’s vivid choreography and a recognisable score from Terry Davies. *Contains sexual references and violence.

STG The Making of Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Choreographer Matthew Bourne and lead cast and crew members discuss the making of New Adventures’ dance production of The Car Man. Exploring the overall concept, characterisation and plot, this collection of interviews highlights key creative processes and influences.

STG An American in Paris

Featuring classic songs such as “‘S Wonderful” and “I Got Rhythm”, this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical tells the story of a chance encounter between an American GI and a young dancer on the streets of Paris. Captured during its West End run at the Dominion Theatre in 2017, this production combines the iconic music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin with breathtaking choreography.

STG Betroffenheit

Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young’s Olivier-Award-winning Betroffenheit combines theatre and dance to depict the psychological states of trauma, grief, and addiction. Based on Young’s experience of losing his daughter, niece and nephew in a fire, this critically acclaimed piece uses tap, salsa, spoken word, song and poetry to powerfully explore disconnection and isolation. This production was captured live at Sadler’s Wells in 2017.

STG Revisor

Created by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young, Revisor reworks the comic plot of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector as the basis for a contemporary dance and theatre piece. Captured live at Sadler’s Wells in 2020, this hybrid work explores conflict, comedy, and corruption in the potent relationship between language and the body. The Guardian gave the production 5 stars, calling it a ‘riveting piece.’

STG The Sleeping Beauty

One of the most popular classical ballets, Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty is performed by the Royal Ballet on the occasion of the Company's 75th anniversary.

STG The Nutcracker

This all-time ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in Peter Wright's glorious production. When one of her Christmas presents comes to life, Young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure where she meets an exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy, a chivalrous Prince and the mysterious Drosselmeyer amongst a whole host of classic characters, performed by the world-renowned Royal Ballet.

STG Sylvia

Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet. With origins in Greek mythology, Sylvia was loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros.