Dancing Topiaries - Edward Scissorhands' return to UK stages

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands made its return to UK stages. The performance, originally created in 2005, follows the main plot of Tim Burton's film. With some scenes revised and the ending still offering audiences snowfall in the auditorium, Bourne offers a feel good performance for the entire family. In its setting American setting Bourne offers audiences a 1950s feel of the Rock'n'Roll area with stunning group choreographies. The performance includes wonderful dream-like scenes such as the cheerleader posters coming alive in Edward's dream and a dancing topiary to have audiences hold their breath. At large, this work of Bourne's rather remains with pedestrian movement and gestural scenes.  Especially, Edward's movement material is constraint by his scissor hands. Yet, the constant fiddling with blades and the metallic sound these created in the original film translates well onto stage where the prop similarly resounds over the music to highlight Edward's emotions and agitation. New Adventures again manages to rapture audiences with this treat that has gone on to tour the UK and bring a spell of magic to the country.