Matthew is, in my opinion at least, the greatest living choreographer. For the last 25 years, he has been redefining dance, breaking boundaries between ballet and contemporary, and creating iconic pieces that are full of energy, style and humour. His all-male Swan Lake is instantly recognisable and revolutionised the way dance is conceived. When I met Matthew I was actually shaking, I was so nervous to meet such a legend. He was absolutely lovely though, extremely down-to-earth and welcoming, which just makes me admire him even more.
In our conversation, we obviously discussed Nutcracker!, which was celebrating its twentieth anniversary (but remains as fresh as ever!), but we also spoke about Early Adventures and Matthew's style in general. Early Adventures brings together three of his earliest, critically acclaimed pieces, which launched his career: Spitfire, Town & Country and The Infernal Galop. Matthew says that he has built on these early pieces, keeping a similar style, throughout his work, so this is a great opportunity to experience the foundations of his incredible career.
To get an idea of Matthew's style, if you're not already familiar with it, watch this trailer.
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