Matthew Bourne brings Edward Scissorhands to New Vic stage

CULT 1990 FILM COMES TO LIFE IN MAGICAL DANCE PRODUCTION

EDWARD Scissorhands, devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, comes to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking, from Tuesday to Saturday, February 13 to 17.

The production will star Liam Mower and Stephen Murray as Edward Scissorhands with Katrina Lyndon and Ashley Shaw as Kim Boggs, as well as featuring Kerry Biggin and Sophia Hurdley.

Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005.

After sell-out performances in America, Australia, Korea, Japan and Europe, it had its first major revival in 2014 and is now returning to UK theatres for the first time in nine years.

Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his company, New Adventures, return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.

In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor.

When his creator dies, he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family.

Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

Bourne said of the production: “Never has the story of Edward Scissorhands been more timely.

“In an era when uniqueness and identity is both celebrated and reviled, its story of how we treat anyone who appears to be different in our communities is as poignant and relevant as when my dear friend Caroline Thompson wrote the screenplay for Tim Burton’s legendary movie fable some 33 years ago. Once again I am truly indebted to Caroline, Tim Burton and Danny Elfman for trusting us with their beloved tale.”

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