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This production is recommended for ages 5+.
Performance Dates
2 December 2025 - 18 January 2026
Run time: 2 hours
Includes interval
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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes returns to Sadler’s Wells this festive period. The double Olivier Award-winning production is one of the most sought after tickets of the Sadler’s Wells season, book yours today!
The Red Shoes tells a story of obsession and possession. Do the red shoes belong to Victoria, or does she belong to them? And what, or who does her heart belong to? With a dream to become the world’s greatest dancer, Victoria is ambitious and that leaves her torn between the two men who inspire her passion.
The ballet is based on the iconic, Academy Award-winning film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger which was inspired by the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
Under 5s are not admitted to this event. Some scenes may not be suitable for very young children.

1 Dec, 2019 | By Jade Ali

7 Mar, 2019 | By Jade Ali