REVIEW: Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands ★★★★
Based on the Tim Burton classic of the same name, Edward Scissorhands follows the story of Edward, a boy who was created by an eccentric creator, mourning the loss of his son. When his creator passes away, he heads down to the hill where Mrs Boggs takes him in. Credit: Johan Persson I was fortunate enough to watch this beautiful show on opening night at Theatre Royal, and I was utterly blown away. The whole cast were outstanding - what else could you expect from a Matthew Bourne show! What was so impressive that the show was very comedic and poignant at points, and it was all done with no dialogue - no easy feat, but they had all of the Theatre Royal laughing on multiple occasions. Naturally, the choreography was outstanding, with amazing solo pieces, duets and huge group numbers throughout the show. The storytelling through dance was admirable and so beautiful, making you feel happy, sad, and all the emotions in between throughout the performance. Credit: Tristram Kenton As...
