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 Read Quote
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 of steps; I can’t just fall back on what I know. Matthew Bourne Read Quote
My first job was at the BBC but was really dull. I was working in the BBC’s reference department, where I did a lot of filing. I had always been interested in films and theatre, so I thought that getting a job at the BBC would be a good idea, but the job was really mundane. Matthew Bourne Read Quote
My first boss at the BBC was Aubrey Singer. The main thing I learned from him was discipline. I also learned things about myself: namely, that I hated commuting and didn’t really want a 9-5 job. Matthew Bourne Read Quote
The reason I think the shows I do are successful with a wider public is because they tap into something that’s beyond dance and is about being told a story. That’s what people want. Matthew Bourne Read Quote
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 she chose to have kids and put her dreams into them. The musical shows the power of showbiz and how much it can mean to someone. Matthew Bourne Read Quote
My mum was ill when I was originally making ‘Edward Scissorhands’ in 2005. I was virtually visiting her every night after rehearsals, and she never got to see it. Matthew Bourne Read Quote
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 Read Quote
