Astaire never thought of what he was doing as balletic, but Kelly was always trying to dance with women on points. And his choreography is so showy and flashy. He always looks self-satisfied to me. — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
It's one of the things that looks good written down, but the reality is that you think about the pieces you're doing and try to bear in mind everyone in the audience. — 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
