Review by Paul Towers, 14/12/23
Edward Scissorhands original story by Tim Burton, devised and choreographed by Matthew Bourne
Directed by Matthew Bourne
Produced by New Adventures
At Sadlers Wells til 20 January 2024
“a glorious love story”
Tim Burton’s Gothic romance has been given the Matthew Bourne treatment and has resulted in a glorious love story of how an outsider can be accepted.
Seemingly set in the pastel hued 1950’s an Avon lady comes across Edward Scissorhands in a ruined castle. He has no hands as his Maker, the owner of the castle, died before he could finish manufacturing him thus leaving him with several pairs of scissors on the end of his arms. Peg Boggs, the Avon Lady, takes Edward home and looks after him while trying to integrate him into the neighbourhood.
Using the original soundtrack of the film by Danny Elfman and additional music by Terry Davis Matthew Bourne has fashioned a story that will warm your festive heart.
The set by Lez Brotherston is imaginative and versatile while the lighting by Howard Harrison ensures you see the best of everything.
The matinée I saw was danced by Stephen Murray as Edward who reminded me of a cross between Charlie Chaplin and C3PO with lots of pathos and comedy. The finale is especially emotional as the snow falls on the stalls.
While Edward Scissorhands is on at Sadlers Wells til 20 January the production is touring afterwards.
www.new-adventures.net/edward-scissorhands#overview
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