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 17 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)
Karen
Brilliant
The set and staging was amazing, the dancers/ actors brilliant at conveying their feelings with expressions and movements only. By far and away my favourite Mattew Bourne production that I've seen so far. The comedy elements and characters added levity to what could have been an overly morose subject. Although a sad ending, I left the theatre with a big smile on my face! ... 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
S McD
Wonderful
I saw Edward Scissorhands for a second time today, at Bristol hippodrome. I saw the show in December at Sadler’s wells in london. The performance today in Bristol was outstanding, Liam Mower was brilliant as Edward Scissorhands and the cast were fabulous. We were engrossed and emotional by the end. This was in strong contrast to the show in London which was disappointing, with different actors/dancers playing Edward and Kim, there was no buzz, less dancing, the whole show fell flat. I am so pleased that by happenstance I got to see this show again, it truly is wonderful, what a difference the right cast brings to it. ... Read more
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