Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes Analysis

The transcript discusses a dancer's ambition to be the greatest, her relationships with a producer and composer, and her journey in Matthew Bourne's ballet, The Red Shoes, set to Bernard Herrmann's music. It highlights the production's allure and invites viewers to experience it on Great Performances.

What is the main character's ultimate goal?

• To become a renowned chef

• To write a bestselling novel

• To be the greatest dancer ever

• To become a famous singer

What does the producer want for the main character?

• To be his mentor

• To be his assistant

• To be his star

• To be his rival

Who composed the music for Matthew Bourne's ballet?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Bernard Herrmann

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

What is the central theme of Matthew Bourne's ballet?

• A journey of self-discovery

• A quest for power

• A search for lost treasure

• A passion for The Red Shoes

Where can viewers watch Matthew Bourne's production of The Red Shoes?

• On Great Performances

• At the Royal Opera House

• In local theaters

• On Broadway