Edward Scissorhands

about production

Edward Scissorhands is the touching and witty gothic fairytale of a boy created by an eccentric inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished. Left with only scissors for hands, Edward must 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.

Matthew Bourne’s production won critical and public acclaim when it first opened in London on 30th November 2005. It broke all box office records at Sadler’s Wells taking in excess of £2.8 million and playing to 92,500 people, prior to a UK, US and Far East tour. Whilst on its American tour it won the Drama Desk Award for “Unique Theatrical Experience”.  In the UK it also won “Best New Dance Production” at The Manchester Evening News Awards and was nominated for a South Bank Show Award.

Original music for the production was composed by Terry Davies. He has also adapted musical themes from the motion picture composed by Danny Elfman. Elfman is one of Hollywood’s most unique and best-loved composers. Recognised worldwide for his music for The Simpsons, he has also recently written the theme music to the TV cult hit Desperate Housewives. Terry Davies’ previous successes with Bourne have included the multi award-wining shows Play Without Words and The Car Man.

audio and video

dates

2008 - 2009 International Tour

Opera Theatre
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Thursday 29 May – Saturday 14 June 2008
www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Lyric Theatre,
QPAC, Brisbane
Wednesday 18 – Sunday 22 June 2008
www.qtix.com.au

His Majesty’s Theatre
Perth
Tuesday 1 – 6 July 2008
www.bocsticketing.com.au

State Theatre,
Victoria Arts Centre, Melbourne
Tuesday 22 July – Sunday 3 August 2008
www.theartscentre.com.au

Theatre du Chatelet
Paris
8 October 2008 – 2 November 2008
www.fnac.com

Hippodrome Theatre,
Birmingham
11 – 15 November 2008
www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Lowry Theatre,
Salford
18 – 22 November 2008
www.thelowry.com

New Wimbledon Theatre,
Wimbledon
25 – 29 November 2008
www.newwimbledontheatre.co.uk

Sadler’s Wells Theatre,
London
3 December 2008 – 18 January 2009
www.sadlerswells.com

Badminton Theatre,
Athens
28 January – 8 February 2009
www.badmintontheater.gr

Stadsschouwburg,
Antwerp
17 – 22 February 2009
www.stadsschouwburgantwerpen.be