Plymouth University. 2010 The British Inspiration Award - Winner in Arts Category 2011 Honorary Doctorate - Kingston University 2011 Honorary Doctorate - Roehampton University 2011 Companion - Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 2012 LIPA Companion (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts) Presented by Sir Paul McCartney 2013 De Valois Award for Outstanding Achievement - National Dance Awards 2013 Dance Film Association 'Dance in Focus' Award - given for 'persistence of vision, drive and artistry' 2014 The Sir George Monoux Founders Award - Presented at the Dedication Ceremony of The Matthew Bourne Theatre, Monoux College, Walthamstow, London 2015 Primio Ravenna Festival - Ravenna Festival Highest Honour - Previous recipients include Rostropovich, Ennio Morricone, Riccardo Muti and Pierre Boulez 2015 The UK Theatre Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre 2016 Knighthood for Services To Dance - New Years Honours 2016 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation (QEII) Award in recognition of outstanding services to the art of ballet 2016 Honorary Doctorate of Arts - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 2016 The Gene Kelly Legacy Award from Dizzy Feet Foundation 2016 Critics’ Circle Distinguished Service to Art Award 2017 Trailblazer in Dance and Theatre Award from The International Institute of Dance and Theatre 2017 Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer - The Red Shoes 2019 Special Olivier Award in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in dance 2020 Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer - Mary Poppins (shared with Stephen Mear) 2021 Best Modern Choreography for 'The Midnight Bell' at National Dance Awards Nominations 2010 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography – Oliver! 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance – The Car Man 2005 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Musical – Play Without Words 2005 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Choreography – Play Without Words 2007 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Choreography – Edward Scissorhands 2007 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Choreography – Mary Poppins 2007 Tony Award Best Choreography – Mary Poppins 2017 Best Modern Choreography for The Red Shoes - National Dance Awards 2017 References Further reading External links . – an interview with Matthew Bourne with advice for teenagers. 1960 births Living people Drama Desk Award winners English choreographers Helpmann Award winners National Dance Award winners Officers of the Order of the British Empire Laurence Olivier Award winners People from Walthamstow Tony Award winners English LGBT people Gay men Knights Bachelor