description Edward Scissorhands (Matthew Bourne) Overview
Matthew Bourne’s *Edward Scissorhands* reimagines Tim Burton’s dark fantasy film as a gothic romance set in 1950s suburban Chicago, blending elements of ballet, rock and roll, and industrial music to tell the story of an unconventional young man's yearning for connection.
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How closely does Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands follow the film?
The dance production preserves the outsider romance between Edward and Kim and the contrast between Edward's gothic origins and pastel suburbia. Bourne tells it without spoken dialogue and adjusts parts of Tim Burton's 1990 film narrative for the stage.
Who composed the music for Bourne's Edward Scissorhands?
Terry Davies created new music and arrangements based on Danny Elfman's film score. The result expands Elfman's recognizable themes into a full evening of dance.
When was Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands created?
New Adventures first staged the production in 2005. A filmed version of a later revival reached cinemas internationally in 2024.
Is Bourne's Edward Scissorhands set in Chicago?
No. It retains the film's stylized American suburb rather than identifying 1950s Chicago as its setting, and the neighborhood's changing seasons are central to the stage imagery.
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