Im very conscious that I want the dance audience to respond and respect what Im doing, so Im always very true to the music and I honour the music in the way I see it – I dont mess around with the music. – Matthew Bourne
People know that theyre going to see something which is entertaining but challenging as well because of the form its in. Its dance theatre and it requires you to use your imagination – its not straight forward. – Matthew Bourne
When it comes down to it, its giving people a good night out in a basic way and I think my company guarantees that. Theres always something new and something to excite us and surprise us, and thats why people come back, I hope. – Matthew Bourne
I wish I had coined the phrase tyranny of choice, but someone beat me to it. The counterintuitive truth is that have an abundance of options does not make you feel privileged and indulged too many options make you feel like all of them are wrong, and that you are wrong if you choose any of them. – Susan Orlean