Matthew Bourne and his Adventures in Motion Pictures - Softcover

Bourne, Matthew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 057119706X ISBN 13: 9780571197064

Publisher: Faber and Faber, 2000

Synopsis

In 1987, a small, aspirant dance group with a striking name made its debut on the London fringe. In 1997, Adventures in Motion Pictures made history as the first modern dance company to open a production in London's West End. From this achievement, AMP sailed triumphantly to Broadway - winning three Tony Awards - guided by Artistic Director Matthew Bourne.

Even before the inception of AMP, Bourne was fascinated by theatre, by characterization, and by the history of dance. In his early works - Spitfire, Town & Country and Deadly Serious - Bourne brought a novel approach to dance. And in his reworkings of the classics of the ballet canon - Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella - Bourne created witty, vivid, poignant productions which earned AMP great acclaim.

The detail in which Bourne discusses his work with Alastair Macaulay is unprecedented. The two explore Bourne's upbringing, his training and influences, and his distinctive creative methods. Bourne's notebooks, his sources and his collaboration with dancers all from part of the discussion in this book.

About this title

Synopsis:

Ten years ago the Adventures in Motion Pictures dance company was started by Matthew Bourne. His "Swan Lake" production was critically acclaimed, winning an Olivier award; it has since been added to the A level syllabus. This is the story of that success, a story of innovation and determination.

About the Author:

Alastair Macaulay is currently chief theater critic of the Financial Times. From 1988 to 1992, he served as guest dance critic for The New Yorker; he has also written a biography of Margot Fonteyn and is at work on a biography of Merce Cunningham for FSG.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber and Faber
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 057119706X
• ISBN 13: 9780571197064
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432