Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands
New Adventures' magical production of Edward Scissorhands is back at Sadler's Wells after a phenomenally successful World Tour that has included sell-out performances in New York, LA, San Francisco, Syndey, Melbourne and Paris.
Matthew Bourne's delightful adaptation of the classic Tim Burton motion picture is a treat for all the family. Featuring the beautiful and unmistakable theme music by Danny Elfman, this touching and witty gothic fairytale tells the story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished. Left with only scissors for hands, Edward struggles to find his place in a strange new suburban world where the well meaning community struggle to see past his strange appearance to the innocence and gentleness within.
- " **** 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
- "Moves from its opening curtain through to its snow falling curtain calls with a grace, a charm, a wit, a momentum and a depth worthy of any creation calling itself a ballet."
- WALL STREET JOURNAL
- " ***** Truly magical... this is a show for lovers of dance, musicals, film and everything in between"
- THE SCOTSMAN
After global success with his inspired interpretations of Car Man, Nutcracker!, Highland Fling and the multi award-winning Swan Lake and Play Without Words, Matthew Bourne has also enjoyed unprecedented success with his work in the hit musical, Mary Poppins.
Shear family entertainment!
- " **** A cracking piece of theatre. The Matthew Bourne - Tim Burton chemistry is fizzing!"
- THE GUARDIAN
- " **** Matthew bourne's witty, compassionate staging of Tim Burton's cult film cuts straight to the heart of small-minded small town America and reveals a magical hero who can't shake hands but who touches us all"
- THE SCOTTISH HERALD
Thursday 15 January at 7.30pm
This performance will start with a 5 minute piece performed by young people from across London who have been working with the cast of Edward Scissorhands. This will result in the curtain coming down 15 minutes later than usual.
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