We’ve just received word that the stage production of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS will tour the UK in late 2014 and early 2015. The production, which originally debuted in 2005, is devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. It will play in various venues across the land starting in November, before returning to Sadler’s Wells for a six week season this Christmas from Tuesday 2 December 2014 – Sunday 11 January 2015.
Based on the classic Tim Burton film and featuring the beautiful and unforgettable music by Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, this touching love story tells the bittersweet story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished. Left with only scissors for hands, Edward must find his place in a strange suburban world where the well meaning community struggle to see past his appearance to the innocence and gentleness within.
The iconic title role will be played by two popular New Adventures stars, Dominic North and Liam Mower. Dominic has played leading roles in most New Adventures productions including Nutcracker!, The Car Man, Early Adventures and Swan Lake. He recently created the role of Leo in Sleeping Beauty and will soon appear as Ralph in Lord of the Flies, a role he created in 2011. He returns to Edward Scissorhands having made his debut in the role at the Sydney Opera House in 2007. He went on to be nominated for a National Dance Award as Outstanding Male Dancer for this performance. Liam Mower is the Olivier award-winning original star of the West End hit, Billy Elliot. This will be his fifth show for New Adventures having most recently been seen as Count Lilac in Sleeping Beauty and The Prince in Swan Lake, receiving rave reviews for his performance on the current UK tour. His other credits include Nutcracker! and Play Without Words. Full casting will be announced shortly.
Matthew Bourne said: “In 2005 I achieved a long-time ambition to bring Edward Scissorhands to the stage, and I am proud that New Adventures remains the only company globally to present this contemporary fairy tale classic. I remain supremely grateful to the original creators of the beloved movie, Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, and Caroline Thompson for their continued trust, support and openness in allowing us to develop this wonderful cinematic classic for another medium. The enthusiastic reaction of audiences throughout the world seems to have justified that trust and we are delighted to be bringing this magical production back for a new generation of dance lovers and theatregoers to enjoy.”
Here’s the full list of venues, and information as to where you can buy tickets.
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Monday 10 – Saturday 15 November 2014
www.theatreroyal.com
ON SALE 16 APRIL 2014
Glasgow, Theatre Royal
Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 November 2014
www.atgtickets.com/glasgow
ON SALE SOON
Lowry, Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 November 2014
www.thelowry.com
ON SALE 24 MARCH 2014
London, Sadler’s Wells
Tuesday 2 December 2014 – Sunday 11 January 2015
www.sadlerswells.com
ON SALE NOW
2015
Woking, New Victoria
Tuesday 13 January – Saturday 17 January 2015
www.atgtickets.com/woking
ON SALE SOON
Nottingham, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 20 January – Saturday 24 January 2015
www.trch.co.uk
ON SALE NOW
Liverpool, Empire
Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 January 2015
www.atgtickets.com/liverpool
ON SALE SOON
Norwich, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 February 2015
www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
ON SALE AUGUST 2014
Birmingham, Hippodrome
Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 February 2015
www.birminghamhippodrome.com
ON SALE SOON
Milton Keynes, MK Theatre
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 February 2015
www.atgtickets.com/
ON SALE SOON
Bradford, Alhambra
Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 February 2015
www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
ON SALE SOON
Southampton, Mayflower Theatre
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 March 2015
www.mayflower.org.uk
ON SALE 28 MARCH 2014
Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre
Tuesday 10 March – Saturday 14 March 2015
www.wmc.org.uk
ON SALE AUGUST 2014
