The car man is loosely based on bizets popular opera. Matthew bourne could teach the choreographers at aix a thing or two. Matthew bournes nutcracker tchaikovskys nutcracker. Interview with matthew bourne on the car man 2001 30 april 2020. Get to sadlers but take a bucket of ice cold water with you. The car man is one of modern dances most thrilling and entertaining shows, and a signature production for matthew bourne s company new adventures. Matthew bourne says his young dancers quite liked the raunchy aspect of the car man. Since then, matthew now sir matthew bourne obd since 2016 keeps his innovative dance creations steadily coming the car man, sleeping beauty, the red shoes, to name just a few. May 18, 2015 the car man will run at sadlers wells from tuesday 14 july to sunday 9 august 2015. The car man, the latest dance version of carmen, comes courtesy of choreographer matthew bourne, who has devised his own scenario of bizets opera set in a garagediner in the american midwest, circa 1960. Matthew bourne s the car man opens at sadlers wells. Car man he creates a steamy universe firmly anchored in hollywoods sexy film noirs such as a streetcar named desire or the postman does not ring twice with male desire leading the plot. In 2005, new adventures presented matthew bournes production of edward scissorhands.
Directed and choreographed by matthew bourne, this revival marks the first time the production has been. Four matthew bourne shows made available to watch online for. His film work includes television productions of his stage work including matthew bournes christmas channel 4, 2012, swan lake 1996 emmy nomination and 2011 in 3d, the car man 2001 and 2015, nutcracker. Full frontal nudity, a bisexual stranger and a lot of blood and sweat just about sums up matthew bourne s awardwinning contemporary ballet the car man. The piece is set to an adaptation by terry davies of music from bizets opera carmen, and. Sep 11, 2015 matthew bournes sleeping beauty is a gothic tale for all ages. Matthew bourne s the car man is a dance production by british choreographer matthew bourne. First created in 2000, bournes updating of bizet to smalltown america in the late 1950s is back on stage after a gap of seven years, and with some revelatory. First seen in 2000, when it won the evening standard. Its interesting that i should have seen this the day after watching alcina. Matthew bourne was born on january, 1960 in london, england as matthew christopher bourne.
Matthew bourne s internationally acclaimed dance thriller was first seen in 2000, winning the evening standard award for musical event of the year. Michael berkeleys guest is choreographer and director matthew bourne. Matthew bournes the car man cinema trailer youtube. With danny collins, kate lyons, dominic north, zizi strallen. After breaking box office records over an 11week season, the. Featuring lez brotherstons epic design and matthew bournes vivid storytelling with music by terry davies and rodion shchedrins carmen suite after bizets carmen, the car man is another. In 1987, a small, aspirant dance group with a striking name made its debut on the london fringe. The car man is one of modern dance s most thrilling and entertaining shows, and a signature production for matthew bourne s company new adventures. The car man is also available to download and stream here. The company has also revealed that matthew bourne s cinderella, filmed live at sadlers wells, will be broadcast on the bbc over the christmas period ahead of a worldwide. The car man, the latest dance version of carmen, comes courtesy of choreographer matthew bourne, who has devised his own scenario of bizets opera set in a garagediner in the american midwest, circa. In 2005, new adventures presented matthew bourne s production of edward scissorhands, based on tim burtons classic film, received its world premiere at sadlers wells theatre. Although it is believed to be a modern remake of bizets famous opera carmen, the plot of bourne s the car man actually has more in. The cast has been announced for the upcoming uk tour of matthew bournes the car man, which opens at churchill theatre bromley on 16 april 2015 the title role will be shared by jonathan ollivier and.
Asked why he was attracted to bizets carmen, matthew bourne has said. Set amongst the italianamerican community in a small town in 1960s america, matthew bournes the car man reimagines bizets most popular opera, carmen, in a more contemporary setting. Matthew bournes the car man is one of modern dances most thrilling and entertaining shows and has been a smashhit in the uk and around the world. Ive arrived to watch them prepare the revival after some eight years of the car man, bournes radical reinvention of the carmen story. Matthew bournes the car man new wimbledon theatre atg. Matthew bournes the car man 2015 2016 plot summary imdb. Bizets opera, tells the dramatic story of a small town in 1960s america. Both are shows driven by erotic power, but they couldnt have been more different. Ambler lez brotherston, ross macgibbon download the movie. Featuring one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in new adventures repertoire. Dec 22, 2019 michael berkeleys guest is choreographer and director matthew bourne. New adventures has continued to revive bournes work, including the car man in 2007 and nutcracker. Introduction to the car man a plot synopsis music by terry davies and rodion shchedrins carmen suite after bizets carmen sound by paul groothuis lighting by chris davey designed by lez brotherston directed and choreographed by matthew bourne the car man is a dance in two acts, set in a fictional midwest italianamerican town called harmony.
Matthew bournes the car man official london theatre. The car man is loosely based on bizets popular opera and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in new adventures repertoire. Lez brotherstons epic design, chris daveys evocative lighting and matthew bournes vivid storytelling take in a wealth of cinematic references, creating a dangerous and uncompromising vision of smalltown america. Apr 16, 2020 matthew bourne shows including romeo and juliet, swan lake and the car man will be screened on sky arts as part of a digital programme from his company new adventures. A modern ballet with some adult themes and hard hitting scenes. Matthew bourne shows including romeo and juliet, swan lake and the car man will be screened on sky arts as part of a digital programme from his company new adventures. Matthew bournes dorian gray by dorian gray band by dorian. With richard winsor, dominic north, nina goldman, madelaine brennan. Four matthew bourne shows made available to watch online.
The dvd was matthew bournes the car man and i was completely blown away by what i was seeing on my screen. Aug 11, 2019 matthew bourne loves a familiar title, but he also loves switching it up. Lez brotherstons epic design, chris daveys evocative lighting and matthew bournes vivid storytelling take in a wealth of cinematic references, creating a dangerous and uncompromising vision. The car man first appeared in 2000 and now returns to sadlers wells. Matthew bourne turned his magic to the muchloved ballet and his bright and brilliant interruption was an instant hit. Carmen is one of most passionate and powerful pieces in the operatic canon, set under a. This film treatment details all the excitement of the live performance at londons old vic, which capped a 2000 u. The action takes place in the 1960s over a period of nine months in a small italian american. A modern interpretation of tchaikovskys classic tale of love, caution and fidelity. The car man is loosely based on bizets popular opera carmen and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in new adventures repertoire. Matthew bourne is widely hailed as the uks most popular and successful choreographer director. Watch matthew bourne s the car man online instantly. A sensational new dance event for cinemas from the internationally acclaimed choreographer matthew bourne and his dance company new adventures, the car man is loosely based on bizets popular.
Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p youtube roland petit, bolero duration. Matthew bourne the adventurous choreographer chats to philip fisher about the current revival of his 2000 dancicle show, the car man, and about his career, which also includes swan lake. New adventures has continued to revive bourne s work, including the car man in 2007 and nutcracker. Matthew bournes edgy dance extravaganza returns to sadlers wells. He is the creator of the worlds longest running ballet production, a five time olivier award winner, and the. Watch matthew bournes the car man online stream full. The opening of matthew bournes the car man is more like the opening of a film than what you would usually expect from a visit to the ballet. Matthew bournes christmas 2011 full movie download full hd. As with many of the great ballets, there have been, and continue to be, different interpretations of the nutcracker. Matthew bourne s the car man 2001 adventures in motion pictures stage production, choreographed and directed by matthew bourne produced for the stage by katharine dore stage and television desigh by lez. Matthew bourne and his adventures in dance by alastair.
Matthew bourne on the car man at the theatre royal this. The dancers love it and audiences, too because its a piece you can get really emotionally involved in. Film shop shakespeare and performance matthew bournes the car man dvd. Fabulous dancing though a complete contrast to english. Jul 19, 2015 the car man at sadlers wells the car man is back. His new romeo and juliet throws out some of the bestknown features of shakespeares play no feuding families, no. Matthew bourne the adventurous choreographer chats to philip fisher about the current revival of his 2000 dancicle show, the car man, and about his career, which also includes swan lake, the nutcracker and edward scissorhands. The action takes place in the 1960s over a period of nine months in a small italian american community in the fictional midwestern town of harmony, usa. The car man opens at edinburghs festival theatre on tue 9 jun. Matthew bourne and his adventures in dance is an intimate and indepth conversation between the prizewinning pioneer of ballet and contemporary dance matthew bourne and the new york times dance critic alastair macaulay. Matthew bournes the car man is a dance production by british choreographer matthew bourne.
Alan vincent, saranne curtin, will kemp, etta murfitt, scott ambler, vicky evans, arthur pita, valentina formenti. The car man 2000 le beat route dorian gray 200 basil shoots dorian edward scissorhands 2005 ice sculpture duet nutcracker. Watch matthew bourne s christmas full movie in hd visit channel 4 has commissioned a new dance film with the choreog. New adventures has announced that matthew bourne s the car man is now available on dvd, with a bluray release set for monday 11 december 2017, produced by illuminations. Lez brotherstons epic design, chris daveys evocative lighting and matthew bourne s vivid storytelling take in a wealth of cinematic references, creating a dangerous and uncompromising vision of smalltown america. The car man is loosely based on bizets popular opera and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in new adventures repertory, brilliantly arranged by terry davies. Then in 2007 i went to the wimbledon theatre and saw the show live. It is a delightful, dangerous and uncompromising vision of smalltown america. If you are a regular dancegoer, you dont need me preaching about the force that is matthew bourne, you already know.
Dancers, staging, music, choreography, all magnificent. With music by prokofiev and tchaikovsky, and from mary poppins and the sound of music. Matthew bournes the car man plays on our familiarity with not just bizet but noir cinema principally the various versions of james m. Matthew bournes the car man, sadlers wells, london, uk.
A sensational dance event for cinemas from the internationally acclaimed choreographer matthew bourne and his dance company new adventures, the car man is loosely. Review of matthew bournes the car man at new wimbledon. Matthew bourne s the car man is one of modern dances most thrilling and entertaining shows and has been a smashhit in the uk and around the world. Matthew bourne, in full sir matthew bourne, born january, 1960, hackney, london, england, british choreographer and dancer noted for his uniquely updated interpretations of traditional ballet. Matthew bournes the car man bristol hippodrome atg. Full cast and further tour dates for matthew bournes. Matthew bournes the car man the churchill theatre bromley. Start your 7 day now tv free trial and stream to your laptop, tv, ipad, iphone and other devices. Alcina was awkwardly, uncomfortably deviant for both cast and audience. The car man was first seen in 2000, winning the evening standard award for musical event of the year.
Matthew bournes the car man, first staged in 2000, is a dance show with abundant influences. Smouldering away in islington, deliciously oversexed and with morals to make an alley cat blush, it plays the wells until august 9. Matthew bournes internationally acclaimed awardwinning dance thriller is back. The car man contains scenes of a sexual nature, frief nudity, strobe lighting and gunshots. A sensational new dance event for cinemas from the internationally acclaimed choreographer matthew bourne and his dance. First seen in 2000, when it won the evening standard award for musical event of the year, it has proved to be a smashhit in the uk and around the world. Loosely based on bizets carmen, the familiar spanish cigarette factory of the opera is replaced with a greasy garagediner in 1960s midwest usa. Fasten your seat beltsthe car man is back matthew bournes internationally acclaimed dance thriller was first seen in 2000, winning the evening standard award for. The car man is loosely based on bizets popular opera and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in new adventures repertory, brilliantly. Matthew bournes the car man the legendary choreographer presents his reimagining of bizets carmen.
It is a piece which is very raw in its emotions and it has a particular kind of physicality. Juliet and the car man with the added bonus of matthew bournes cinderella. The action takes place in the 1960s over a period of nine months in a small italian. Matthew bourne, the british choreographerdirector who set the dance world on its ear with his genderbending swan lake a few. Matthew bournes the car man 2001 music by george bizet, rodin. You can find out more on the new adventures website, with each show costing.