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Person: Matthew Bourne

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Changing their feathers: Male lead Swan Lake went from controversial to iconic
Changing their feathers: Male lead Swan Lake went from controversial to iconic

Matthew Bourne’s once-controversial retelling of Swan Lake with a male focus has become an iconic production, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Thu, 21 Feb, 2019

Male dominance in Bourne’s Swan Lake is defining feature
Male dominance in Bourne’s Swan Lake is defining feature

Matthew Bourne re-imagines the classic ballet Swan Lake, says Tina Darb O’Sullivan.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

After admitting no interest in ballet, Neil Francis to review Swan Lake

Neil Francis is set to review a world-renowned performance of Swan Lake, days after saying he had no interest in ballet - much like the majority of gay people had no interest in sport.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

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