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Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes returns to London this Christmas

This production is recommended for ages 5+.

Performance dates

2 December 2025 - 18 January 2026

Run time: 2 hours

Includes interval

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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes London tickets

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes returns to Sadler’s Wells this festive period. The double Olivier Award-winning production is one of the most sought after tickets of the Sadler’s Wells season, book yours today!

About Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes tells a story of obsession and possession. Do the red shoes belong to Victoria, or does she belong to them? And what, or who does her heart belong to? With a dream to become the world’s greatest dancer, Victoria is ambitious and that leaves her torn between the two men who inspire her passion.

The ballet is based on the iconic, Academy Award-winning film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger which was inspired by the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

It’s worth the applause!

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Utterly enthralling - Daily Express
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gorgeous swirl of storytelling and style - The Independent
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compelling. A brilliant showcase for Bourne’s brilliance - Daily Telegraph
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enchanting. A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage - Evening Standard

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes cast

  • Victoria Page - Ashley Shaw, Cordelia Braithwaite, Hannah Kremer, Holly Shaw
  • Boris Lermontov - Andy Monaghan, Reece Causton
  • Julian Kraster - Dominic North, Leonardo McCorkindale
  • Irina Boronskaya - Michela Meazza, Cordelia Braithwaite, Katrina Lyndon
  • Ivan Boleslawsky - Liam Mower, Will Bozier, Jackson Fisch
  • ** Grischa Ljubov** - Glenn Graham, Liam Mower, Reece Causton

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes creatives

  • Choreographer and Director - Matthew Bourne
  • Musical orchestrator - Terry Davies
  • Composer - Bernard Herrmann
  • Set and Costume Designer - Lez Brotherston
  • Lighting Designer - Paule Constable
  • Sound Designer - Paul Groothuis

Upcoming Performance Times

Tuesday2 December 2025
Wednesday3 December 2025
Thursday4 December 2025
Friday5 December 2025
Saturday6 December 2025
Saturday6 December 2025
Sunday7 December 2025
19:30
19:30
19:30
19:30
14:30
19:30
14:00

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2019 West End cast
2019 West End cast

Special notes

Under 5s are not admitted to this event. Some scenes may not be suitable for very young children.

Recent Reviews

4.8
78 reviews

Latest Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes News

What’s opening in London Theatre this month? (December 2019)

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What’s opening in London Theatre this month? (December 2019)

We’re approaching the end of the year but like Elsa from Frozen the cold doesn’t bother us because we’re embracing the festive side of winter. Whilst there is uncertainty over whether we’ll get fresh snow for Christmas this year, we know for sure we’re getting fresh shows to make the most wonderful time of the year that bit more magical. Whether you want to get intoxicated with Christmas spirit and take your family to see Nativity! The Musical or you’re just excited that the Sondheim Theatre (formerly Queens Theatre) is reopening, December has it all!

1 Dec, 2019 | By Jade Ali

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