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Jeanette was Chair of the Board of Trustees at New Adventures from 2015-2021, having previously worked with the Company on various reports and funding applications. Her wealth of experience in dance leadership roles includes as Director of Dance for Arts Council England and Director of Dance UK. Her consultancy work has also included Executive Consultant for Dance Consortium the network of large scale theatres that tours international contemporary dance; assessor for Clore Leadership, Arts Council England, the Scottish Government, and The Australian Ballet; Interim Director for DanceEast and co-facilitator for several Rural Retreats and the European DanceHouse Network atelier on leadership. In 2013, Jeanette was awarded the Jane Attenborough Dance UK Industry Award, and a CBE for services to dance in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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Podcast theme tune was composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
Jeanette’s song to dance to was ’The Heart Asks Pleasure First (From “The Piano”)’ by Michael Nyman, Paul Bateman & The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, 2004 from Silva Screen Records.
The Producer was Hattie Moir and the Researcher was Stephen Daly.
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Arthur Pita first worked for the company in the West End transfer of Swan Lake. During his seven years dancing for New Adventures, he performed in many shows, including Cinderella in which he played the Angel, Car Man in which he played Rocco and Angelo, and finally Nutcracker! in which he played Knickerbocker Glory.
For the past 15 years, dancer and choreographer, Arthur Pita, has run his own company, Ballo Arthur Pita. Arthur Pita has a distinctive, inclusive and pioneering choreographic approach, driven by the Creative Case for Diversity. Arthur’s work demonstrates his commitment to working with diversity. Arthur’s work is informed by experience and curiosity about the wider human experience of being ‘other’.
Ballo Arthur Pita's work is distinguished by its accessible, dance-theatre aesthetic and high production values. The quality and range of Ballo Arthur Pita’s work has attracted audiences from children, young people and families to first-time dance attenders as well as regular theatre- goers. The consistency of Ballo Arthur Pita's work is rooted in their exceptional creative and producing team who, together with a regular ensemble of performers, deliver high-quality theatre and dance.
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Credits:
Podcast theme tune was composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
Arthur's song to dance to was 'Zobi La Mouche' by Les nègresses vertes - William Orbit Remix
Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker Suite, Op 71a: II.d. Arabian Dance
The Producer was Hattie Moir and the Researcher was Stephen Daly.
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Kerry trained at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and is Resident Artist for New Adventures. Kerry has created and performed in many roles for New Adventures, most notably the title role in Cinderella, Kim Boggs in the original cast of Edward Scissorhands and Clara in Nutcracker!
As Resident Artist, Kerry leads on creating and delivering a wide variety of projects for New Adventures and teaches in dance establishments across the UK and internationally. She has assisted in staging various works for the company and has been Resident Tour Director on Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, Edward Scissorhands and Nutcracker!; as well as Rehearsal Director for Cinderella, Swan Lake and previous NACA winner James Cousins Company.
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Credits:
Podcast theme tune was composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
Kerry’s song to dance to was ‘Diablo Rojo’ by Rodrigo Y Gabriela- 2006 from Rubyworks LTD.
'Scatman (ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop)' by Scatman John, from the album 'Scatman's World' 1994, from Iceberg Records
Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker Suite, Op 71a: I. Miniature Overture
The Producer was Hattie Moir and the Researcher was Stephen Daly.
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In this week's episode of Bourne to Dance, host, Paul Smethurst is joined by Helen Linsell. Since completing her Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dance at Laban in 2001, Helen has worked extensively as a Community Dance Practitioner. Her roles have included Youth Dance Practitioner for South East National Dance Agency, Dance Development Officer for Crawley Borough Council and Education and Community Dance Practitioner for Laban. In 2007, Helen joined Dance United, working at The Academy in Bradford with young offenders and women in prison. She became Academy Director in 2008 and went on to become Artistic Director of Dance United Yorkshire in 2011, continuing to specialise in social inclusion. Helen has directed independent projects in South Africa, Namibia and Jamaica as well as teaching for organisations in Yorkshire including Yorkshire Dance, Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Phoenix Dance Theatre.
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Credits:
Podcast theme tune was composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
Helen's song to dance to was Jocelyn Brown’s ‘Somebody Else’s Guy’ 1984 Unidisc Music INC.
Helen's dance choice was '7 Days in Entebbe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' from The Tractor's Revenge & Ohad Naharin, 2018 Lakeshore Records.
The Producer was Hattie Moir and the Researcher was Stephen Daly.
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In the first episode of the new series, Paul is joined by Brett Morris, Music Director and Principal Conductor of New Adventures. Brett was born in New Zealand. He initially studied conducting with Juan Mattuecci in Auckland, before travelling to London to study with Norman del Mar. He subsequently completed his studies in orchestral conducting and piano accompaniment at the Royal College of Music, in addition to undertaking a MA at Roehampton. Since 2000 he has been Musical Director and Principal Conductor of New Adventures and has conducted all of the company’s repertoire in London, on tour throughout the UK, and internationally throughout Europe, the United States and the Far East. In 2013 Brett was made an Associate Artist of New Adventures in recognition of his artistic contribution to the company.
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Credits:
Podcast theme tune was composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
Brett's song to dance to was "I Won’t Dance” by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, played by the Oscar Peterson Trio, from the album, “Oscar Peterson plays the Jerome Kern Songbook” from The Verve Music Group.
New Adventures orchestration and recording of Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op.20 Suite - 3. Danse des petits cygnes
New Adventures orchestration and recording of Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Op.64 Suite – 2. Montagues and Capulets (Dance of the Knights)
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Welcome back to Bourne To Dance, the podcast from Matthew Bourne's New Adventures. Join host, and Resident Artist, Paul Smethurst, who will be talking to one of our extended New Adventures family about how dance moves, inspires and excites us.
The first episode will be released on Thursday 4th November 2021 and new episodes will be coming out weekly.
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Credits:
Podcast theme tune composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
The Producer was Hattie Moir and the Researcher was Stephen Daly.
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In the sixth and final episode of our first series of Bourne To Dance, Paul is joined by award-winning lighting designer and New Adventures Associate Artist, Paule Constable.
Have you ever wondered how creative teams put together a production on stage? Paule illuminates the process as she talks about the working partnerships of New Adventures' creatives over the past 30 years., and talks about the interplay of music, light, scenery and movement. Tune into find out if Paule can beat Sir Matthew Bourne's score in our quiz and find out what film Paule would love to light as a Matthew Bourne production.
Music:
Intro & Outro music Terry Davies - 'Glenda's LP' (for Play Without Words) Talking Heads - This Must Be The PlaceNenad Jankovic / Jovan Nikolic - Bubamara (from Black Cat White Cat)Follow us on social media:
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Paul is joined by theatre maker, movement director and "professional joy maker" Kane Husbands in episode 5.
Kane has been artistic director of his company The PappyShow since 2013, a playful, physical ensemble theatre company creating distinctive and critically acclaimed productions and lead inclusive workshops rooted in kindness. We first met and welcomed Kane into the New Adventures family through our Overture programme; a professional development opportunity for emerging dance artists and dance teachers working in communities.
Tune in to hear Paul and Kane discuss access and representation in theatre and dance, and how joy can be a radical act both on stage and off stage.
Music:
Intro & Outro music Terry Davies - 'Glenda's LP' (for Play Without Words) Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love of AllFrank Ocean - Thinkin Bout YouFollow us on social media:
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In episode 4, Paul is joined by triple threat West End star Layton Williams, who also has danced for New Adventures (Lord Of The Flies 2014-15, The Car Man 2015-16).
In the episode, Layton talks about landing the role of Billy Elliot out of thousands of boys auditioning, and how it changed his life - from the vigorous dance training that prepared him for jobs beyond Billy Elliot, to getting a taste of living in London at a young age, as well as his plans and dreams for the future.
Music:
Intro & Outro music Terry Davies - 'Glenda's LP' (for Play Without Words) Rodion Shchedrin (after Bizet’s Carmen) - Carmen Suite No. 6 Szene (musical arrangement Terry Davies)The Pussycat Dolls - ButtonsFollow us on social media:
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Join Paul Smethurst in episode 3 as he is joined by Arts & Culture broadcasting legend and New Adventures trustee Brenda Emmanus OBE.
Brenda talks about her dance and acting aspirations at a young age, how she ended up in journalism and carving a career in broadcasting. She recalls her first encounter of Matthew Bourne's work and remembers the eclectic soundtrack to the dancing taking place in her home growing up, lovingly branding her family as "wannabe Fred Astaires". Discover the works of dance that have been the most impactful for Brenda during her long career as an arts correspondent and arts lover, and find out what song gets her up and dancing every time - even when 6 months pregnant!
Music:
Intro & Outro music Terry Davies - 'Glenda's LP' (for Play Without Words) Carol Deene - Sad MoviesCameo - CandyFollow us on social media:
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Join Paul Smethurst as he chats to long-standing New Adventures Principal Dancer Ashley Shaw about her love of dance and the impact it has had on her life.
Ashley discusses dreaming of a dance career from a young age, and how she moved across the world from Australia to the UK aged 15 to pursue her dream. She also shares invaluable advice to aspiring dancers through her own experiences moving from training into professional dance and reflects on the power of manifesting. She also looks back at what drew her to New Adventures as a dancer over a decade ago and shares what story she would like to turned into a Matthew Bourne's New Adventures productions next!
Music:
Intro & Outro music Terry Davies - 'Glenda's LP' (for Play Without Words) Lesley Odom Jr & cast of Hamilton - Room Where It HappensLady Gaga feat. Ariana Grande - Rain On MeFollow us on social media:
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Episode 1 Sir Matthew Bourne
Join Paul Smethurst as he discovers Sir Matthew Bourne's journey through dance. From arranging shows at school to being the individual winning the most Olivier-award, find out about Sir Matthew's love of musicals, the importance of his company, New Adventures, feeling like a family and what stories he would still like to bring to life on stage!
Music:
Intro & Outro music Terry Davies - 'Glenda's LP' (for Play Without Words) Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Suite, III. Dance of CygnetsJerry Herman - Put On Your Sunday Clothes (for Hello, Dolly!)Prokofiev - Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107: VII. Cinderella's WaltzFollow us on social media:
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Welome to Bourne To Dance, the podcast from Matthew Bourne's New Adventures!
This season we are speaking with Sir Matthew Bourne himself, principal dancer Ashley Shaw, broadcasting legend Brenda Emmanus, West End star Layton Williams, theatre maker and movement director Kane Husbands, and award-winning lighting designer Paule Constable.
The first episode of our first series will be released on Thu 29th April 2021. Follow the podcast to be notified when our weekly episode is out.
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Credits:
Podcast theme tune composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
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