My family home was a rented house in the East End of London. My parents could have bought it at one point, but they preferred to spend their money on holidays and theatre tickets. It was strange to see it… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
My parents were an ordinary East End family and very supportive - they would have supported me no matter what I wanted to do. — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
Sometimes you don't know what you've got until you put it in front of an audience - and the enthusiasm for the show from… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
The thrill of autograph collecting is getting close to a world you're not part of. — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
I was always the kid down the street who got the other kids to put on a show. But it was only when I… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
My company is known for being funny as well as moving. You get a bit of everything in these shows. I think people know… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
'Gypsy' is the ultimate stage-mother story: Mama Rose is the one who should have been a star; she's the one with the talent. But… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
I'm not completely trained in any one area - I'm not a tap person or a ballet person. I don't have a big back-up… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
People know that they're going to see something which is entertaining but challenging as well because of the form it's in. It's dance theatre… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
I would like to have directed Hollywood musicals in the '40s and '50s. — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
When it comes down to it, it's giving people a good night out in a basic way and I think my company guarantees that.… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
I'm very conscious that I want the dance audience to respond and respect what I'm doing, so I'm always very true to the music… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
