My company is known for being funny as well as moving. You get a bit of everything in these shows. I think people know they're going to have a surprising experience. — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
The reason I'm travelling so much is because of reasons that weren't completely planned. Several of the shows became successful and were invited to go to other places and they've all happened at similar times. — 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
People think I got rich out of 'Swan ,but I didn't at all: it's the royalties from 'Oliver' and 'My Fair Lady' that have… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
People get excited about things like 'Swan Lake' because they generate a personal involvement. If you set up the story properly, audiences respond to… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
With my work, it's not possible to just cast a production and leave it. I have to nurture the group of dancers to make… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
