A thrilling new dance production opens at the Liverpool Empire Theatre next week with a cast of young talent from the North West.
New Adventures and Re:Bourne present the national tour of Lord of the Flies, choreographed by Olivier nominated Scott Ambler, adapted and directed by Matthew Bourne and Scott Ambler, based on the classic novel by William Golding.
The action is transferred from deserted island to deserted theatre. A group of schoolboys find themselves abandoned. With no adults around they start to make their own rules and create their own civilisation, before order breaks down and the story builds to an electrifying climax.
With a cast of New Adventures dancers and young talent, chosen from in and around Liverpool Golding’s legendary characters Ralph, Piggy, Jack and the boys will be brought to life with raw energy and emotional intensity.
Devised and directed by Olivier and Tony award winner Matthew Bourne, Lord of the Flies has set and costume design by Olivier Award-winner Lez Brotherston , music by Terry Davies, lighting design by Chris Davey and sound design by Paul Groothuis.
The production is supported by Arts Council England and the Arts Council of Wales
Re:Bourne is the charitable arm of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. Founded in 2008 the charity delivers projects, training, courses and productions to find, develop and inspire the next generation of dance-theatre professionals. Since its inception the charity has delivered more than 800 workshops, 50 projects and worked with over 15,000 young people and emerging artists in the UK
Lord of the Flies is at the Liverpool Empire from 10-13 September, Wed-Sat evenings at7.30pm and Thur & Sat matinees, 2.30pm
To book visit the Liverpool Empire Box Office or call 0844 871 3017 or visit www.atgtickets.com .
