The Red Shoes Tickets at Sadler's Wells, London
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.
⏱️ Running time: 2hrs. Incl. 1 interval. • 👥 Age: Ages 7+. • 📅 Booking to 18 January 2026
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Played at Sadler's Wells from 2 Dec 2025 to 18 Jan 2026.
The double Olivier award-winning smash hit returns to Sadler’s Wells.
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.
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- Saturday, 10th January, 2:30pm (with touch tour)
- Saturday, 10th January, 2:30pm (with touch tour)
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Venue and getting here: Sadler's Wells
The Red Shoes is playing at Sadler's Wells. Here's everything you need to know about getting there and what to expect.
