Storytelling through Movement with New Adventures

New Adventures believes passionately that dance-theatre is for everyone and seeks to reach audiences and communities from all backgrounds with their work. Participants will go on an adventure of discovery and expression through New Adventures’ unique storytelling language and playful creative method.

We begin with a short warm-up, teaching repertoire from a New Adventures show, and then explore Matthew Bourne’s creative processes, tasks and tools to develop the choreographic style. The workshop will end with a short Q&A session, where the participants will have the opportunity to learn from a New Adventures dancer first-hand.

Please come in clothes that are comfortable to move in. No experience necessary.

Sophie Hurdley bio

Sophia Hurdley joined Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures in 2002. Her credits with the company include Nutcracker!, Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Early Adventures and Red Shoes. Elsewhere, theatre includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Phantom of the Opera in the West End, as well as Pinocchio and The Red Balloon at the Royal Opera House. Film includes The Phantom of the Opera. In addition to performing, Sophia is a workshop leader for New Adventures’ Cygnet school, based at the Marlowe Theatre, and a ballet teacher. Choreography includes Ding Dong for New Adventures Doorstep Duets, The Happy Prince and Day to Night for the National Youth Ballet Junior Company.