Matthew Bourne and his Adventures in Motion Pictures

Bourne, Matthew

ISBN 10: 057119706X / ISBN 13: 9780571197064

Published by Faber & Faber, 2001

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR004917698

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 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Matthew Bourne and his Adventures in Motion ...
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair