Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands is devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, with new music and arrangements by Terry Davies based on themes from the motion picture score composed by Danny Elfman. The show is based on the original motion picture by arrangement with 20th Century Studios, with original story and motion picture directed by Tim Burton, and original screenplay, story and co-adaptation by Caroline Thompson. The set and costumes designed by Lez Brotherston, lighting designed by Howard Harrison and sound designed by Paul Groothuis. By Special Arrangement with Buena Vista Theatricals.

Presented by New Adventures, Martin McCallum and Marc Platt, Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since its premiere in 2005.

Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company 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?

This hauntingly beautiful ballet, skillfully adapted from Tim Burton’s 1990 movie, explores the transformative power of love and the consequences of being different.

Filmed live at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, it follows Edward—a gentle soul with scissors for hands—as he navigates a world that fears his unusual appearance. Matthew Bourne’s delicate choreography captures Edward’s journey, from curiosity to sensation to scapegoat, reminding us that the heart’s deepest longing is to be accepted for who we truly are.

This bittersweet story highlights how beauty often lies in our imperfections. Edward Scissorhands will carve a place in your heart.

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