Tim Burton’s film about a man with scissors for hands is an iconic story seen by millions. Now, Matthew Bourne and New Adventures presents a magical dance production of ‘Edward Scissorhands’, set for a cinematic release this September.
This version of ‘Edward Scissorhands’ is based of course on the classic film, and features the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies. It’s a witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange, new world.
Image © Matthew Bourne
The production was filmed in March of this year at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre.
In a castle high on a hill lived Edward – a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When the inventor passes away, Edward is left alone and unfinished. . . With scissors for hands. . . Until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family.
Edward goes on a journey to try and find his place in the well-meaning community – a community which struggles to see past his curious appearance, to the innocence and gentleness within.
‘Edward Scissorhands’ screens in select Australian cinemas from 27 September.
