Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands -
New Adventures' magical production of Edward Scissorhands is back at Sadler's Wells after a phenomenally successful World Tour that has included sell-out performances in New York, LA, San Francisco, Syndey, Melbourne and Paris.
Matthew Bourne's delightful adaptation of the classic Tim Burton motion picture is a treat for all the family. Featuring the beautiful and unmistakable theme music by Danny Elfman, this touching and witty gothic fairytale tells the story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished. Left with only scissors for hands, Edward struggles to find his place in a strange new suburban world where the well meaning community struggle to see past his strange appearance to the innocence and gentleness within.
- " **** Bourne has reinvented Edward Scissorhands. Using his acute directorial skills and the incredible design flair of Lez Brotherston, Bourne has fashioned a tender and funny dance play about the ultimate outcast."
- THE TIMES
- "Moves from its opening curtain through to its snow falling curtain calls with a grace, a charm, a wit, a momentum and a depth worthy of any creation calling itself a ballet."
- WALL STREET JOURNAL
- " ***** Truly magical... this is a show for lovers of dance, musicals, film and everything in between"
- THE SCOTSMAN
After global success with his inspired interpretations of Car Man, Nutcracker!, Highland Fling and the multi award-winning Swan Lake and Play Without Words, Matthew Bourne has also enjoyed unprecedented success with his work in the hit musical, Mary Poppins.
Shear family entertainment!
- " **** A cracking piece of theatre. The Matthew Bourne - Tim Burton chemistry is fizzing!"
- THE GUARDIAN
- " **** Matthew bourne's witty, compassionate staging of Tim Burton's cult film cuts straight to the heart of small-minded small town America and reveals a magical hero who can't shake hands but who touches us all"
- THE SCOTTISH HERALD
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Sadler's Wells Theatre
2 Dec 2008 – 18 Jan 2009
Ticket office:
0844 412 4300
How to find us
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
Performance times
Tue - Sat at 7.30pm
(excluding 24 & 25 Dec)
Sat & Sun at 2.30pm
Thu 18, Tue 23, Wed 24 Dec, Fri 2 at 2.30pm
Running time
1 hr 50 mins (inc one 20 min interval)
Tickets
£10 - £50
Family Ticket
£130 or £80* - 4 tickets, to include at least one child.
Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
*£80 Family Ticket only available in the back two rows of stalls and first circle. Please note that these seats are subject to a slightly restricted view due to the over-hang of the circle above.
Group Discounts
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School discount performances
Tue, Wed & Thu (not Wed 24, Wed 31 Dec or Thu 1 Jan)
Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray
07 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009
Bourne's 21st century makeover of Oscar Wilde's gothic fable was a sell out success at Sadler's Wells in 2008.
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