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Matthew Bourne's Production of

The Red Shoes

3 – 7 March 2026

Donald Gordon Theatre

The double Olivier Award-winning smash hit returns. 

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.

This is rated out of 5 stars

"Dazzling. A sumptuous evening of entertainment"

Daily Telegraph

Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

This is rated out of 5 stars

"An absolute knockout"

The Stage
This is rated out of 5 stars

"As enchanting and captivating as ever"

WhatsOnStage

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER and the HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN fairy-tale

Music by BERNARD HERRMANN 

This is rated out of 5 stars

"Absolutely thrilling"

Sunday Express

Age guidance: 8+ (no under 2s). Please note that all under-16s must be seated with an adult aged 18 or above.

Warnings: The production contains theatrical smoke, haze effects and flashing light effects. Themes of suicide and death and use of e-cigarettes.

Start time:
Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Thu + Sat 2.30pm

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours (including 1 interval)

MEMBERS' OFFER

£10 off on opening night (top 2 prices). Become a member.

GROUP OFFERS

Groups 10+ from £5 off, Tue - Thu (top 2 prices). Organise a group visit.

Groups payment date: 24 November 2025

SCHOOLS

£12 — one free teacher's seat with every 10 pupils (call 029 2063 6464 or register online as a school booker)

Available Tue – Thu on selected seats, limited availability

U16 + STUDENTS

£5 off selected seats, Tue – Thu

16 - 30

£8 off selected seats, Tue – Thu

All offers subject to selected seats, allocations and availability

Book early to ensure the best choice of seats. We regularly monitor and adjust ticket prices to optimise income and to ensure a wide range of price options where possible. Prices are subject to change. Read more.

Audio Described

Touch Tour

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Donald Gordon Theatre