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Bourne To Dance
Arthur Pita
Season 2, Ep. 4
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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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01:10Welome 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.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listCredits:Podcast theme tune composed by Terry Davies (for Matthew Bourne's Play Without Words).
1. Sir Matthew Bourne
57:39Episode 1 Sir Matthew BourneJoin 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:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listIf you’d also like to help New Adventures continue producing work such as this, you can support the company here. New Adventures is a charity and your donation will help us continue to reach, inspire and connect through dance.
2. Ashley Shaw
55:40Join 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:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listIf you’d also like to help New Adventures continue producing work such as this, you can support the company here. New Adventures is a charity and your donation will help us continue to reach, inspire and connect through dance.
3. Brenda Emmanus
58:26Join 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:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listIf you’d also like to help New Adventures continue producing work such as this, you can support the company here. New Adventures is a charity and your donation will help us continue to reach, inspire and connect through dance.
4. Layton Williams
56:26In 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:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listIf you’d also like to help New Adventures continue producing work such as this, you can support the company here. New Adventures is a charity and your donation will help us continue to reach, inspire and connect through dance.
5. Kane Husbands
57:02Paul 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:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listIf you’d also like to help New Adventures continue producing work such as this, you can support the company here. New Adventures is a charity and your donation will help us continue to reach, inspire and connect through dance.
6. Paule Constable
01:00:19In 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:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listIf you’d also like to help New Adventures continue producing work such as this, you can support the company here. New Adventures is a charity and your donation will help us continue to reach, inspire and connect through dance.
Coming Soon: Bourne To Dance Season 2
01:11Welcome 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. Follow us on social media:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listCredits: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.
1. Brett Morris
41:50In 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.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @mbnewadventuresTwitter: @New_AdventuresFacebook: @MBNewAdventuresYouTube: NewAdventuresOfficialAnd sign up to our mailing listCredits: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 cygnesNew Adventures orchestration and recording of Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Op.64 Suite – 2. Montagues and Capulets (Dance of the Knights)