Edward Scissorhands
Bourne has reinvented Edward Scissorhands. Using his acute directorial skills and the incredible design flair of Lez Brotherston, Bourne has fashioned a tender and funny dance play about the ultimate outcast.
The Times
Why see Edward Scissorhands?
Back for 2023
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures revive this glorious adaptation of Tim Burton's gothic fairytale for 2023/24, giving audiences another chance to enjoy the peculiar story of Edward Scissorhands and his journey into the strange world of suburban America. Scored by Danny Elfman and Terry Davis, don't miss this haunting yet delightfully heartwarming tale from the modern ballet master!
What is the story?
When Edward Scissorhands' creator dies leaving him half-finished, he decides to venture out into the town below and discover the wider world where he falls in love with a beautiful young girl called Kim. But the community is unable to get past his appearance, mistaking his quirks for malevolence. Faced with the ire of the townsfolk and her father, Edward and Kim must find a way to save him - before they catch up with him!
Key Information
Audience
6+
Run Time
2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.
Dates
Finished 24 Feb 2024
Cast
Liam Mower and Stephen Murray as Edward Scissorhands
Katrina Lydon and Ashley Shaw as Kim Boggs
With
Kerry Biggin, Etta Murfitt, Mami Tomotani, Glenn Graham, Dominic North, Benjamin Barlow Bazeley, Ben Brown, Stephanie Billers, Nicole Kabera, Ashley Shaw, James Lovell, Luke Murphy, Reece Causton, Andrew Ashton, Jade Copas, Jamie Duncan-Campbell, Anna Maria de Freitas, Perreira de Jesus Franque, Molly Shaw-Downie, Megan Ferguson, Savannah Ffrench, Christina Gibbs, Sophia Hurdley, Aristide Lyons, Xholindi Muci, Barnaby Quarendon, Edwin Ray, Holly Saw, Nikolas Shikkis, Xavier Sotiya and Carrie Willis.
Reviews
Customer reviews
10 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
Evie
One of the best shows I’ve ever seen
Went to see Edward Scissorhands on a trip to Liverpool with my mum and sister. None of us had ever seen a ballet before and went in not knowing what to expect. And it was absolutely incredible. It made you laugh and cry. The emotions conveyed by the dancers were so powerful and coupled with the incredible set, music and lighting just made it such a moving performance. We couldn’t have been the only ones that enjoyed it as the whole theatre was on their feet at the end. I’d recommend this show to anyone - something a whole family could enjoy whether you were a fan of dance or not. We all came out of the theatre raving about it and then called our partners to rave about it to them! Would happily see it over and over. Thank you to the dancers, crew and theatre staff for a wonderful experience. ... Read more
Sam HS
Amazingly beautiful introduction to Ballet
This was my first experience of Ballet and as a huge Tim Burton fan, I had to see this, though a little dubious of it being a Ballet. How utterly silly of me. Both me and my Autistic daughter were captivated and enchanted from the curtain rise. Edward Scissorhands in particular was superb and every attention to detail was divine. I have fallen in love with Ballet, thank you to all involved. X ... Read more
Doris
A whimsical delight - incredible
This was my first time ever seeing a Mathew Bourne ballet and what an incredible show it was to behold. A feast for the eyes, quirky and beautifully choreographed. I would 100% recommend Edward Scissorhands to anyone, and everyone! It was a true delight and something very special. ... Read more
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