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A female dancer with red hair performs in a white dress and red shoes.

Matthew Bourne's Production Of The Red Shoes

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.

Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Production images from previous 2019 tour.

On presale to the Friends of Bradford Theatres:
10am, Monday 11 August
On general sale: 10am, Monday 18 August

A female dancer in the centre of the image wearing a green dress, against a background of water and a sunset. Text above reads The Red Shoes.

Venue

The Alhambra Theatre

Dates

21 - 25 Apr 2026

Age guidance

Age 7+

Price

£21.00 - £59.00

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On presale to the Friends of Bradford Theatres from Monday 11 August

Become a Friend of Bradford Theatres to save money and book before everyone else! 

Friends Discount: £2.50 off two tickets (£1.50 off two tickets at shows in The Studio) plus any applicable concession.

For more information on the benefits of being a Friend of Bradford Theatres (including exclusive presale opportunities) and how to join the scheme, click here. 

On general sale – Monday 18 August

  • A woman in a red dress and a man in a suit kiss
  • A woman in a red and white dress and red shoes lays on the floor, being held by a male dancer wearing all black.
  • A female dancer wearing red shoes performs in the centre of the stage, with a spotlight shining down on her and curtains either side.
  • An ensemble of ballet dancers perform on the stage with a sign in the background that reads Monte Carlo.
  • A female dancer performs in the centre of the image, wearing an elegant green dress and green shoes. Two people watch her perform from the right.
  • A male dancer lifting a female dancer wearing red ballet shoes as another man lifts her leg.

  • Utterly enthralling

    Daily Express

  • Enchanting. A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage’

    Evening Standard

  • Compelling. A brilliant showcase for Bourne’s genius

    Daily Telegraph

  • Scintillating. Lavish and constantly surprising

    Daily Telegraph

  • A gorgeous swirl of storytelling and style

    The Independent

Discounts

Bradford Theatres Friends

£2.50 off two tickets

Concessions

£3.50 off (Price Bands A - C)

Groups

12+: £3.50 off and every 13th seat free

Schools

10+: £18.50 and one free supervisor seat with every ten students (Tue eve Upper Circle, Thu mat Stalls & Dress Circle, limited availability)

Boxes (seat 4)

£116 - £172

Lounges (seat 7 or 8)

£385 - £472

Please note that all discounts are subject to availability and may not be applicable. See our T&Cs for further information.

To book a Lounge or Box, please contact the Box Office on 01274 432000. For groups of 20+ please contact 01274 437788. Maximum of 10 tickets for this event can be booked online.

Access members can claim their discount and book access assisted tickets (captioned/audio described/signed/wheelchair) online or by calling Box Office.

Babes in arms tickets may be available at some shows, but cannot be booked online - please call the Box Office for further information.