Keep your mind open about what you want to do and be true to yourself. So many people are governed by what's 'in' or copy something that someone else has done. — 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
The thrill of autograph collecting is getting close to a world you're not part of. — Matthew Bourne Copy Share
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
