Matthew Bourne's
The Red Shoes
10 – 14 March 2026
Event details
The double Olivier Award-winning smash hit returns
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.
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Price
Accessible performances
Information on accessible performances
Age advice
Recommended age 7+
Under 2s are not allowed
Running Time
Approx. 2hrs including an interval
Warnings
May contain haze effects
This event takes place at
Mayflower Theatre
Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GE
Street level access to our foyer & Box Office is through the main entrance on Commercial Road.
Prosecco Bar
Enhance your visit with a touch of bubbly elegance and join us in our Prosecco Bar, located in our Empire Suite.
Available on Friday and Saturday exclusively for a select number of shows. Free to enter, no booking required. The drinks menu features:
- Prosecco
- Prosecco cocktail
- Non-alcoholic Prosecco
- Champagne
- Selection of soft drinks and beer
The same selection of drinks will also be available at our regular bars.
Media
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Zone E unless otherwise stated
Executive Membership Two tickets for the price of one on Tue 10 March or 20% off two tickets at all other performances
Executive Plus Membership Four tickets for the price of two on Tue 10 March or 20% off four tickets at all other performances
Access Membership £5 off
Groups (10+) £5 off per ticket*
Groups (20+) £6 off per ticket and one free ticket with every 20 paid*
Young Person Under 18 £10 off each ticket. Not available on Price Zones D or E
* Not available on Price Zone D or E. Not available online – please call 02380 711811
Extras
The Red Shoes Touch Tour
Thu 12 March 2026 at 12:30pm
To accompany the audio described performance of The Red Shoes we are running a Touch Tour before the show at Mayflower Theatre. The Touch Tour will take place from 12:30pm-1pm before the matinee performance.
A Touch Tour allows visually impaired patrons and those supporting them, the opportunity to familiarise themselves with elements of set, props and costumes before attending the show.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the Touch Tour begins.
To book your place on the Touch Tour please contact our Box Office on 02380 711811.
