Matthew Bourne's Red Shoes

Text below and photo from the ATG MK Theatre website

MATTHEW BOURNE’S production of THE RED SHOES

Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER

UTTERLY ENTHRALLING

- DAILY EXPRESS

A GORGEOUS swirl of storytelling and style

- THE INDEPENDENT

ENCHANTING. A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage

- EVENING STANDARD

COMPELLING. A brilliant showcase for Bourne’s genius

- DAILY TELEGRAPH

and the HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN fairy tale

Music by BERNARD HERRMANN

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.

Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

When and Where

Wednesday 11th February 2026

at MK Theatre

Tickets available

64 tickets in Band A seats 

42 tickets in Band B seats 

Price

£60 Band A tickets - (Stalls AA, BB, Double Letters and N and P - Circle edges C, D and E)

£53 Band B tickets - (Stalls S and T and Circle E, F and G) 

Saving £10.95 on ticket price and booking fees

How to Book

BOOKING CLOSED

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Ticket deadline

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Please wait until you have received the payment request email BEFORE sending payment.  

Payment deadline

Friday 19th December 2025