An updated edition of his book, Matthew Bourne and His Adventures in Dance, written with Alastair Macaulay, has just been published. At the National’s Cottesloe Theatre, Bourne will reflect on his years as “Britain’s favourite choreographer”, in conversation with David Benedict. The event starts at 6pm, followed by a book signing. Tickets cost £4 (£3 concessions). To book, call 020 7452 3000 or see http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/67678/platforms/matthew-bourne.html.
Matthew Bourne tells us about his Nutcracker! in the December issue of Dance Today.





Matthew Bourne will be speaking at the National Theatre on November 21. Bourne celebrates 25 years of his company – named first Adventures in Motion Pictures, now New Adventures – in 2012.